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PLT240 LED Light Tower Parts Manual S/N Break Required 02644 MODEL NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER: DATE PURCHASED: SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WARNING CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. (000393a)

Introduction This parts manual was prepared based on the information available at the time of publication and is subject to change without notice. Generac Mobile Products reserves the right to change parts at any time. To check whether a revised parts manual is available, contact Generac Mobile Products. DO NOT MODIFY or use this equipment for any application other than which it was designed for. To keep your equipment fully operational, it is suggested you maintain a stock of commonly used maintenance or service parts. A recommended spare parts list can be found in the back of this manual. To order service parts, please go to www.generacmobilepoducts.com or call Generac Mobile Products. WARNING Consult Manual. Read and understand manual completely before using product. Failure to completely understand manual and product could result in death or serious injury. (000100a) WARNING Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an official recycling center in accordance with all local laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in environmental damage, death or serious injury. (000228) GENERAC MOBILE PRODUCTS LLC 215 Power Drive Berlin, WI 54923 U.S.A. Phone: 920-361-4442 FAX: 920-361-4416 Toll Free: 1-800-926-9768 www.generacmobileproducts.com For technical or parts QUESTIONS, contact Generac Mobile Products Technical Service at 1-800-926-9768. Engine Make: Engine Serial Number: Engine Model Number: iii

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Table of Contents Introduction .iii Parts Manual Instructions . 1 Unit Decals - Left Side . 2 Unit Decals - Right Side . 4 Lights, Doors and Control Box to Unit . 6 Enclosure Assembly . 8 Light Mast Assembly . 10 Light Assembly . 12 Mast Junction Box Assembly . 14 Mast Assembly . 16 Mast Base Assembly . 18 Control Panel Cover . 20 Control Panel Assembly (1 of 3) . 22 Control Panel Assembly (2 of 3) . 24 Control Panel Assembly (3 of 3) . 26 Trailer Assembly. 28 Recommended Spare Parts . 30 v

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Parts Manual Instructions Product illustrations are only representations. Products supplied may vary from the illustrations in this parts manual. Parts not shown in the illustration are indicated by a double dash (--) in the item column. Please be prepared to provide the following information when ordering replacement parts: model number, serial number (on unit serial tag), part number, purchase order number (if applicable), shipping address, shipping method. Refer to the illustration below to locate the unit ID tag on the unit. Important information, such as the unit serial number, model number, and tire loading information are found on these tags. Record the information from these tags so it is available if the tags are lost or damaged. When ordering parts or requesting assistance, you may be asked to provide this information. Manufactured by Generac Mobile Products, LLC. (920) 361-4442 (800) 926-9768 Country of Origin Model Serial Number Manufacturing Code Weight (lbs/kg) RPM/Frequency 1 ph. 1.0PF 3 ph. .8PF Ins. Class Rating 3 ph. 1.0PF KW KVA Production Date V FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ONLY. POUR MATERIAL ELECTRIQUE SEULEMENT. 209649 A SUITABLE FOR WET LOCATIONS C US Form: SFC626B Located on mast inside enclosure 02645 54801 AD PLT240 Parts Manual 1

UNIT DECALS - LEFT SIDE 1 ! WARNING ! AVERTISSEMENT Hazardous Voltage. Electric shock may cause serious injury or death. Disconnect power before servicing. Tension Dangeureuse . Une décharge électrique entraînera des blessures graves, voire la mort. Déconnecter le courant avant de commencer le service. ! ADVERTENCIA Voltage Peligroso. Las descargas eléctricas causan Desde lesiones graves hasta la muerte. Desconectar la fuente de poder antes de hacer servicio 1 1 NOTICE Adjust 4 stabilizers to prevent unit from moving or tipping over when in use. AVIS Ajuster les 4 supports pour éviter tous mouvements ou basculage lors de l’utilisation. NOTICE HINWEIS AVISO AVIS AVISO 1 Ajustar los 4 estabilizadores para prevenir que la unidad se mueva o vuelque durante su uso. 1 1 1 02646 2 PLT240 Parts Manual 54801 D

UNIT DECALS - LEFT SIDE Item 1 54801 AD Part No. 54939 Qty 1 Description Decals, safety, Rev A PLT240 Parts Manual Notes 3

UNIT DECALS - RIGHT SIDE 1 1 1 45 mph 1 NOTICE Interconnect maximum one Portable Light Tower, model PLT240, Maximum 10A. AVIS 1 Ne connecter qu’un seul luminaire model PLT240 avec un maximum de 10 Ampere. AVISO 1 Interconnectar un maximo de una torre de luz portatil, modelo PLT240 de 10A maximo. 1 1 TM 1 SET UP INSTALACIÓN INSTALLATION 1ST 15A 20A 15A 2ND 20A 1 2 3 4 15A x4 02647 4 PLT240 Parts Manual 54801 D

UNIT DECALS - RIGHT SIDE Item 1 54801 AD Part No. 54939 Qty 1 Description Decals, safety, Rev A PLT240 Parts Manual Notes 5

LIGHTS, DOORS AND CONTROL BOX TO UNIT 1 2 3 2 8 4 7 13 12 9 11 6 5 14 16 23 16 6 6 15 18 7 17 8 6 7 9 6 8 6 10 22 20 21 11 18 12 16 15 19 16 17 13 14 6 PLT240 Parts Manual 02648 54801 D

LIGHTS, DOORS AND CONTROL BOX TO UNIT Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Part No. 60352 60386 10000026846 60358 55089 69991 56538 69979 56549 56539 69975 69978 56540 56544 69990 69976 56543 56542 76941 69984 76929 55090 56541 54801 AD Qty 4 8 1 4 4 34 4 16 2 2 8 8 1 2 2 4 2 2 1 10 1 1 1 Description Screw, .375-16 x 1.25 standard hex, G5 Washer, .375 .993/.064 Cord, coil #14/9 53 in - tail Nut, .375-16 nylock - G5 Bracket, hinge mount Insert, M6-1.00 hex .50-3.00mm grip Hinge Screw, M6-1.10 x 20 Phillips flat - SS Panel, enclosure door Handle, door - locking Washer, M6 flat Screw, M6-1.00 x 20 button hex Bracket, handle mount - right Plunger, pin 10MM Nut, M16-1.5 jam, G4 Screw, M5-.800 x 12 pan Phillips Grip, handle 30MM Handle, grip 30MM x 740MM Assembly, control panel cover Screw, M6-1.00 x 30 button hex Gasket, control panel Assembly, control box w/drivers Bracket, handle mount - left PLT240 Parts Manual Notes page 20 page 24 7

ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY 4 5 4 1 3 2 1 1 2 2 2 6 22 7 16 8 8 8 21 16 8 9 8 15 20 10 7 19 11 18 17 8 2 1 12 13 14 02233 8 PLT240 Parts Manual 54801 D

ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 54801 AD Part No. 69978 69975 56526 56535 69980 60047 60087 69991 56537 56525 56552 61082 60029 69981 56524 56527 69983 69982 56522 56521 56523 56536 Qty 15 15 1 2 8 8 14 27 2 1 1 4 4 4 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 4 Description Screw, M6-1 x 20 button hex Washer, flat M6 Panel, enclosure roof Bracket, mast guide - right Screw, M6-1.00 x 16 carriage, G4 Nut, M6 nylock, G8.8 Screw, M6-1.00 x 16 serrated flange, G8.8 Insert, M6-1.00 hex .50-3.00mm grip Stopper, door - rubber Panel, enclosure - back Assembly, mast Screw, M8-1.25 x 20 standard hex, G8.8 Washer, M8 split lock Washer, M8 flat Panel, enclosure - front right Jamb, door - top Washer, M6 flat Screw, M6-1.0 x 16 button hex Cover, enclosure - vent Panel, enclosure - front Panel, enclosure -front left Stopper, door jamb - rubber PLT240 Parts Manual Notes 9

LIGHT MAST ASSEMBLY 1 1 2 4 3 2 4 11 3 4 5 6 10 6 9 8 4 8 7 00000 10 PLT240 Parts Manual 54801 D

LIGHT MAST ASSEMBLY Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Part No. 10000032932 60584 60247 63357 43201B 60061 72174SRV 60062 16143 66685 10000023259 54801 AD Qty 4 4 4 8 1 5 1 5 1 6 2 Description Assembly, LED light - 3 module, horizontal Nut, .750-10 nylock Washer. .750 flat 2.020/.130 Washer, .750 flat 2.0/.062 - plastic Weldment, mast, crossbar Nut, 10-32 nylock Assembly, mast box - LED Screw, 10-32 x .750 pan Phillips, G2 Clamp, tubing .500 Mount, cable tie Plug, 2.0 square x .125 wall tube, plastic PLT240 Parts Manual Notes 11

LIGHT ASSEMBLY 17 5 6 7 9 4 8 1 2 3 15 12 1 13 12 14 15 16 3 11 3 2 10 02650 12 PLT240 Parts Manual 54801 D

LIGHT ASSEMBLY Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Part No. 10000019192 60700 72134 62221 10000019163 10000032905 73219 10000019164 72120 60830 10000023721 10000019170 10000019160 10000032906 10000019182 10000019135 10000032932 54801 AD Qty 2 4 6 2 6 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 8 1 1 Description Support, frame 4 LED module Washer, .500 flat 1.25/.060 - SS Washer, .500 nylon 1.25/.100 Nut, .500-13 nylock, G5 Screw, 8-16 x .625 PLST pan Phillips Plug, ZJ seal connector block - LED Screw, 6-20 x .750 sheet metal - SS Bracket, connector block Connector block, 4 module Screw, .500-13 x 1.75 hex - SS Trunnion, LED module - horizontal Module, 60 28 LED 24-27VDC - 60W Module, 40 28 LED 24-27VDC - 60W Bracket, module blank Screw, 10-24 x .500 hex - flanged End cap, LED module - horizontal Assembly, LED 3 module w/ blank PLT240 Parts Manual Notes Items 1-16 13

MAST JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY Inside cover PLT240 GREEN N/C BK/OR RD/OR BK/WH RD/WH RD/YL BK/YL RD/BL BK/BL 1 10 2 3 5 5 4 6 5 7 6 5 9 8 02651 14 PLT240 Parts Manual 54801 D

MAST JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 54801 AD Part No. 73123 14656 66100 12094 15864 60755 13749SRV 12109 60424 72174 Qty 1 1 8 1 4 2 1 1 4 1 Description Decal, mast junction box Strain relief, .750NPT water tight Connector, 2 position Box, junction Strain relief, .500NPT water tight Fitting, straight .750MNPT x .500FNPT, nylon Gasket, junction box - HFI 281000 Cover, box, 2-gang plastic Screw, 6-32 x .750 pan Phillips, G2 Assembly, junction box PLT240 Parts Manual Notes 15

MAST ASSEMBLY 1 2 3 5 4 5 6 11 7 4 5 5 5 8 8 10 11 9 11 11 02236 16 PLT240 Parts Manual 54801 D

MAST ASSEMBLY Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ---- 54801 AD Part No. 56532 56531 56530 69970 69971 69969 60038 60097 56529 56534 60113 56545 56546 56547 Qty 1 1 1 5 16 3 3 5 1 3 4 1 1 2 Description Weldment, mast 40MM Weldment, mast 60MM Weldment, mast 80MM Screw, M10-1.50 x 55 standard hex, G8.8 Washer, M10 flat Screw, M5-.80 x 40 standard hex, G8.8 Nut, M5-.80 nylock, G6 Nut, M10-1.50 nylock, G8.8 Weldment, mast 100MM Pulley, 62mm x 10.5mm Screw, M8-1.125 x 16 standard hex, G8.8 Cable, .5 x 88.6 long Cable, .5 x 44.9 in. long Cable, .5 x 45.7 in. long PLT240 Parts Manual Notes top cable bottom cable middle cable 17

MAST BASE ASSEMBLY 2 1 2 4 3 10 9 8 5 1 2 2 7 2 18 2 6 6 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 02237 18 PLT240 Parts Manual 54801 D

MAST BASE ASSEMBLY Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 54801 AD Part No. 69970 69971 69969 56528 60038 60097 56533 69975 38522 69974 56520 60087 69972 60026 69973 72127 56534 61082 Qty 2 7 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 4 3 3 3 1 1 2 Description Screw, M10-1.50 x 55 standard hex, G8.8 Washer, M10 flat Screw, M5-.80 x 40 standard hex, G8.8 Weldment, mast 120mm Nut, M5-.80 nylock, G6 Nut, M10-1.50 nylock, G8.8 Tube guide, coil cord Washer, M6 flat Washer, M6 split lock Screw, M6-1.0 x 12 standard hex, G8.8 Bracket, mast mount Screw, M6-1.00 x 16 serrated flange hex, G8.8 Screw, M10-1.50 x 25 standard hex, G8.8 Washer, M10 split lock Washer, M10 flat Winch, manual 1500lb - dual handle Pulley, 62mm x 10.5mm Screw, M8-1.25 x 20 standard hex, G8.8 PLT240 Parts Manual Notes 19

CONTROL PANEL COVER 1 2 12 14 3 4 13 5 6 7 6 7 12 2 1 3 8 11 9 10 9 9 9 02238 20 PLT240 Parts Manual 54801 D

CONTROL PANEL COVER Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Part No. 69967 60267 76949B 10000007754 76940 69968 60047 76943 76945 76946 76925 76944 76930 10000007540 54801 AD Qty 8 6 2 1 1 8 8 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 Description Screw, M6 x 1.00 - 20 flat Phillips - SS Rivet, .125 dia x .191 to .270 grip Plate, backing Flap, cover - rubber Weldment, control panel cover Washer, sealing .26 x .50 - SS/neoprene Nut, M6-1.00 nylock, G8.8 Flap, rubber Latch, wing knob Cam, latch 8mm offset Lid, control panel cover Hinge, butt - 6mm mount Gasket, control panel lid Drip edge PLT240 Parts Manual Notes 21

CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (1 OF 3) 1 2 5 4 3 5 7 4 6 8 9 19 20 16 16 11 10 18 17 12 14 15 13 13 12 02652 22 PLT240 Parts Manual 54801 D

CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (1 OF 3) Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 54801 AD Part No. 76929 75015 75016 60270 60269 60728 60289 60758 14130 69985 56510 69986 69987 37017 60757 60694 75014 69988 65385 68530 55090 Qty 1 1 4 6 6 4 4 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 6 1 4 1 1 1 Description Gasket, control panel Breaker, 2-pole, 15A & 20A - dual linked Switch, lights, 5A Nut, 8-32 nylock Washer, #8 flat .433/.036 Nut, 6-32 nylock, G5 Washer, #6 flat Nut, 4-40 nylock, G2 Receptacle, 120V/20A GFI Screw, M8-1.25 x 25 standard hex - brass Plate, control panel Nut, M8-1.25 - brass Washer, M8 flat - brass Cover, receptacle - weather proof Screw, 4-40 x .750 pan Phillips, G2 Screw, 8-32 x .750 pan Phillips - SS Receptacle, 120V/20A inlet w/cover Screw, 6-32 x 1.25 pan Phillips - SS Receptacle, 120V/15A inlet w/cover Switch, rocker DPDT - on/on Assembly, control box with drivers PLT240 Parts Manual Notes 23

CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (2 OF 3) 1 15 16 2 3 5 6 4 7 6 5 7 14 2 6 5 13 3 7 4 9 11 8 7 12 8 9 10 8 9 12 02240 24 PLT240 Parts Manual 54801 D

CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (2 OF 3) Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 54801 AD Part No. 60087 60051 60084 60091 69983 60047 56503 56506 63288 56508 56609 56507 56505 66695 56504 69991 Qty 4 2 4 6 6 6 8 3 6 5 1 8 1 1 1 4 Description Screw, M6-1.00 x 16 serrated flange hex, G8.8 Nut, M4-.700 nylock, G8.8 Washer, M4 flat Screw, M4-.700 x 12 pan Phillips, G4.8 Washer, M6 flat Nut, M6-1.00 nylock, G8.8 Connector, cable compression - nylon Rail, terminal mount Screw, M6-1.00 x 12 pan Phillips, G8.8 Terminal block, 2 conductor 12AWG - green Plug, knockout 20mm Terminal block, 2 conductor 12AWg - gray Duct, wire routing Connector, Deutsch 12 pos recept/pin - flange Housing, electrical component Insert, M6-1.00 hex .50-3.00mm grip PLT240 Parts Manual Notes 25

CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (3 OF 3) 3 2 1 6 3 5 2 4 5 9 7 9 5 4 8 7 5 6 7 8 7 02241 26 PLT240 Parts Manual 54801 D

CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (3 OF 3) Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 54801 AD Part No. 72180 69983 69982 69991 60084 53280 72178 72179 60051 Qty 1 4 4 4 8 4 4 2 4 Description Cover, LED driver Washer, M6 flat Screw, M6-1.00 x 16 button hex Insert, M6-1.00 hex .50-3.00mm grip Washer, M4 flat Screw, M4-700 x 16 pan Phillips Driver. LED 30V, 10.7A-CC 320W Bracket, driver mount Nut, M4-.700 nylock, G8.8 PLT240 Parts Manual Notes 27

TRAILER ASSEMBLY 1 2 3 4 5 7 7 8 6 1 6 20 4 3 2 5 6 8 7 19 19 18 9 10 17 10 11 12 11 16 12 15 14 13 02242 28 PLT240 Parts Manual 54801 D

TRAILER ASSEMBLY Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 54801 AD Part No. 54788 62079 60119 60168 56519 56516 69977 56517 56518 69981 60029 61082 56514 53334 38522 69975 56513 56515 69992 56512 Qty 4 8 8 8 4 4 16 2 4 12 12 12 2 4 4 4 1 1 12 1 Description Jack, top wind, 1200lb - large foot Nut, .312 nylock - jam Washer, .312 flat .875/.070 Screw, .312-18 x .750 standard hex, G5 Weldment, outrigger/jack mount Spring pin, M5 mount Screw, M5-.80 x 16 flat Phillips Tube guide, forklift Bracket, tube guide - forklift Washer, M8 flat Washer, M8 split lock Screw, M8-1.25 x 20 standard hex Wheel, 3.50 x 8.00 rubber - full Screw, M6-1.00 x 20 hex, G8.8 Washer, M6-.250 split lock Washer, M6 flat Weldment, axle and hub Caster w/lock, 6.00 Insert, M8-1.25 hex, .50 -3.50mm grip Weldment, frame base PLT240 Parts Manual Notes 29

RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 02653 30 PLT240 Parts Manual 54801 D

RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS ELECTRICAL 1. Assembly, LED l3 module w/blank. 10000032932 2. Breaker, 2-pole, 15A and 20A dual. 75015 3. Coil cord . 10000026846 4. Driver. LED 30V, 10.7A-CC 320W. 72178 5. Gasket, control panel . 76929 6. Gasket, control panel lid. 76930 7. Module, 60 28 LED 24-27VDC - 60W . 10000019170 8. Module, 40 28 LED 24-27VDC - 60W . 10000019160 9. Receptacle, 120V/20A GFI. 14130 10. Receptacle, 120V/15A inlet w/cover. 65385 11. Receptacle, 120V/20A inlet w/cover . 75014 12. Switch, rocker DPDT - on/on. 68530 13. Switch, lights 5A . 75016 MAST 14. Cable, .5 x 88.6 long (top cable) . 56545 15. Cable, .5 x 44.9 long (bottom cable) . 54546 16. Cable, .5 x 45.7 long (middle cable). 54547 TRAILER 17.Jack, top wind . 54788 54801 AD PLT240 Parts Manual 31

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Part No. 54801 Rev. D 09/11/2018 2018 Generac Mobile Products, LLC All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. No reproduction allowed in any form without prior written consent from Generac Mobile Products, LLC. Generac Mobile Products, LLC 215 Power Drive, Berlin, WI 54923 GeneracMobileProducts.com 800-926-9768 920-361-4442

LED Light Tower Parts Manual S/N Break Required 02644 (000393a) WARNING CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. iii . 54801 AD PLT240 Parts Manual 13 LIGHT ASSEMBLY Item Part No. Qty Description Notes 1 10000019192 2 Support, frame 4 LED module 2 60700 4 Washer, .500 flat 1.25/.060 - SS

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