Safety Maintenance Tips for Light Towers

Light tower maintenance is similar to maintaining any machine with a diesel engine. Preventive maintenance is the most sure-fire way to protect uptime. After all, if you’re working through the night, the deadline is probably tight. It’s not a good time to have a light tower go down. There are two simple ways to keep your light tower fleet ready to operate: follow the maintenance schedule and use OEM parts.

Summer Operating Tips for Light Towers
Light towers are generally used at night when they’re spared the hottest summer temperatures. However, they can overheat just like any engine, and a few basic tips can help prevent that from happening. Position the tower so air can move freely through the vents. If you operate it against or close to an object, the object could disrupt airflow. Check the engine coolant level and make sure it is filled per the manufacturer’s instructions. Inspect the radiator at least once a month and blow out any debris in a direction opposite to the normal airflow.

Transport and set up Light Tower Safely
Follow the instructions in your operation and maintenance manual to lower and lock everything in place for transport. A lot needs to be done between pulling the light tower onto the jobsite and starting it up. Users need to level the light tower and set up the outriggers properly. Then, before raising the mast, make sure the lights are positioned and adjusted to the desired position. Once the tower is set up and the mast is raised, ensure that all of the switches are turned off prior to starting the engine. Operators should always refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for startup; once the engine is on and running, it is best to let the engine run for a few minutes before applying a load.

LED vs. Halogen Light Maintenance
The primary difference between maintaining LED and halogen lights is that LED lights typically need to be replaced less frequently. LED lights are more durable and less prone to breakage, and the brightness doesn’t fade over time like a halogen lamp does. Metal halide lamps tend to burn at a higher temperature, and proper handling techniques — clean storage and safe handling — must be observed. LED lighting elements are easier to handle since they do not burn hot; however, LED bulbs are not replaceable, so the whole element needs to be replaced. With the fuel efficiency gains from using LED lights — plus the reduced maintenance on the bulbs — the higher cost of LED lights is typically recouped within six months.

Maintenance Checklist for Light Towers
Before any maintenance is performed, it is imperative that the machine is fully shut down with time to cool completely. Check the operation and maintenance manual for the schedule for your machine, including exact service hours for maintenance.

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Post time: Jul-04-2022