Troubleshooting; Specifications - Allmand PORT-A-LITE POL 1000W2 Manual Del Operario

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Ballast Capacitor Replacement
The work light utilizes metal halide bulbs, which require a ballast
transformer and capacitor to operate. See Specifications for
the correct ballast transformer and capacitor for your work light.
DANGER
Shock Hazard.
Capacitors are capable of discharging high voltage that will
result in death or serious injury. Always turn off the power
switch, unplug the power cord, and allow capacitors time to
discharge before servicing.
1. Turn off the light, and unplug the power cord from the wall
socket or outlet.
2. Allow capacitor time to discharge.
3. Tip the base up on the wheels so that the mast is on the
ground, and the bottom of the base is vertical.
4. Remove the screws (A, Figure 6) and cover (B) from the
bottom of the base.
5. Remove the white wire (D, Figure 6) and black wire (C) from
the capacitor (E).
6. Remove the nut (D, Figure 6), washer (E), capacitor clamp
(F) and capacitor (C). Properly dispose of the capacitor,
following the national, state or province environmental
regulations.
7. Place the new capacitor in the capacitor clamp, and install
on the carriage bolt (G, Figure 6). Secure with the washer
and nut.
8. Re-connect the white and black wires to the capacitor.
9. Re-install the cover to the bottom of the base, as removed
in Step 4.
10. Tip the mast up on the wheels so that the base is on the
ground.
11. Test the new capacitor to ensure proper operation.
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Troubleshooting

DANGER
Shock Hazard.
• Capacitors are capable of discharging high voltage that
will result in death or serious injury. Always turn off the
power switch, unplug the power cord and allow capacitors
time to discharge before servicing.
• Contact with wires that have been made bare by
damaged, cut or worn insulation will result in death or
serious injury. Always replace damaged wiring before
operating the unit.
Problem
No light 1. Bulbs have not been allowed time to cool after last being lit.
Allow 15 minutes between the time the light is shut off and the time
they are restarted.
2. The bulb is burnt out or broken.
3. The bulb is not screwed in securely.
4. The connector at the lamp fixture is not pushed together tightly
and locked.
5. The temperature of the ballast is below -20° F (-29° C), thus the
efficiency of the capacitor is not enough to ignite the bulb. When
operating where the temperature of the ballast falls below -20° F
(-29° C), some means of warming the ballast must be used.
6. Low electrical system voltage.
7. A loose connection in the back of the lamp socket in the lamp
holder.
8. Circuit breaker for the socket or outlet has tripped.
9. Wrong replacement bulb or ballast has been installed.
10. Ballast capacitor or transformer has failed.
11. Corrosion has occurred on the bulb base.

Specifications

Dimensions
Description
Overall Length
Overall Width
Overall Height (Fully Lowered)
Overall Height (Fully Extended)
Weight
Possible Cause
In
28.7
24.7
79.2
121.2
Cm
72.8
62.7
200.0
310.0