Troubleshooting
DANGER
Electrocution Hazard
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Ballast and capacitors are capable of discharging
high voltage.
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High voltage is present when engine is running.
Never attempt to service electrical components while
engine is running.
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Contact with wires made bare by damaged, cut or
worn insulation could result in death or serious injury.
Replace damaged wiring before operating unit.
WARNING
Burn Hazard
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The light fixtures become extremely hot during use.
•
Always use caution and heat–resistant glove when
handling the lights or allow the lights to sufficiency
cool down before handling.
Before performing any troubleshooting procedures, read
Safety as well as the following safety messages.
For engine and generator troubleshooting, refer to the
Engine Operator's Manual and Generator Operator's
Manual, or contact your dealer.
Always follow the electrical component manufacturer
specifications for voltage and test procedures.
Troubleshooting Chart
Problem
Possible Cause
Light(s) not
Breaker(s) in outlet box not
operating
turned on or tripped.
Lights not allowed ample
time to cool after operation.
Connection between light
bar and fixture(s) not
secure.
Lamp(s) not screwed in
securely.
Lamp(s) burned out or
broken.
Wrong style replacement
lamp(s) installed.
Too much power being
drawn from auxiliary outlets.
Temperature of ballast
below -29°C (-20°F).
Ballast capacitor or
transformer has failed.
Remedy
Turn on / reset breakers.
Allow 15 minutes between
shutting down and
restarting lights.
Check and secure
connections.
Tighten lamp(s).
Replace lamp(s).
Install correct replacement
lamp(s).
Remove load(s) from
auxiliary outlets.
For operations where
temperature of ballast falls
below -29°C (-20°F), some
means of warming ballast
must be used..
Replace ballast capacitor or
transformer.
For all other issues, contact your authorized dealer.
Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Allmand.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists
in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, or Allmand.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-
9153); go to http:// www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that the vehicle
has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately,
and notify Allmand. Call Transport Canada at 1-800-333-
0510; go to: www.tc.gc.ca/recalls (English) www.tc.gc.
ca/rappels (French); or write to: Transport Canada Motor
Vehicle Safety Directorate Defect Investigations and
Recalls Division, 80 Noel Street, Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1
Reporting Safety Defects to Allmand
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, notify Allmand. Contact the Allmand
service department at 1-800-562-1373, go to www.
allmand.com, or write to: Allmand Bros., Inc.P.O. Box 888
Holdrege, NE 68949.
Tire Safety Information
The following section contains tire safety information as
required by 49 CFR 575.6. It will cover the following:
(i) Tire labeling, including a description and explanation
of each marking on the tires provided with the
vehicle, and information about the location of the Tire
Identification Number (TIN);
(ii) Recommended tire inflation pressure, including a
description and explanation of:
(A) Recommended cold tire inflation pressure,
(B) The vehicle placard and tire inflation pressure
label and their location in the vehicle
(C) Adverse safety consequences of underinflation
(including tire failure), and
(D) Measuring and adjusting air pressure to achieve
proper inflation;
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