PAGE 30 —GB2000 BALLOON LIGHT• OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (02/25/14)
OPERATION
REMOVING BALLOON PROTECTIVE COVER
1. Expose the balloon by unsnapping the buttons and
unzipping the protective cover as shown in Figure 17.
Figure 17. Removing Protective Cover
2. Next, fold the protective cover into itself and zip. See
Figure 17.
INFLATING BALLOON AND TURNING ON LAMPS
(LT12 ONLY)
1. On LT12 series light towers, reconnect negative battery
cable (black).
2. Slightly raise the light tower mast to allow clearance
for the balloon to inflate.
3. Start the light tower engine as referenced in the LT12
light tower operation manual.
CAUTION
DO NOT use excessive force when
zipping or unzipping the balloon. The
possibility exists of the zipper tearing,
which would make the balloon unusable.
BALLOON
FULLY
EXPOSED
UNZIP
PROTECTIVE
COVER
SNAPS
FOLD PROTECTIVE
COVER INTO ITSELF
4. Once, the engine has started, place the main circuit
breaker switch (Figure 18) on the LT12 control panel
in the ON position.
Figure 18. Main Breaker ON (LT12)
5. Next, turn on lamp circuit breakers as indicated in
the lamp lighting options section of this manual. The
balloon should begin to inflate and the selected lamps
will light.
6. Secure any unused lamp cables.
7. Raise the light tower mast (Figure 19) to the desired
upright height.
Figure 19. Balloon Deployed
(Typical Application)
LIGHT CONTROL/BREAKER
120 VAC/15A
GFCI
BREAKER
240 VAC/30A
MAIN
BREAKER
CB4
CB3CB2
CB1
LT12
LIGHT TOWER
MAIN
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
ON
LAMP 4
LAMP 3
LAMP 1
LAMP 2
LAMP 4
FACING OUTWARD
LAMP 2
FACING
OUTWARD
BALLOON
NOT USED
NOT USED