ML-27 Portable Lighting Unit

General:

• 27,000 watts of lighting from 18 1,500-watt lights
• Self-erecting tower rises to any height up to 80 feet in minutes, at the push of a button
• Unit mounted on double axle trailer or mounted on a pallet without trailer

Engine:

• Water-cooled diesel engine
• 12-volt electric start, glow plug option for cold weather starts
• Critical sound muffler and noise isolation mounts

Generator:

• 30 KW continuous duty, four-pole brushless generator
• 120-volt single-phase and 480-volt three-phase output at 60 hertz

Control Panel and Receptacle Outlets:

• 120-volt ground fault outlets
• Individual on/off control for each of the six lighting circuits
• Tower up and down button controls tower motion
• Emergency stop button
• Lighting Head and Lamps:
• 18 1,500-watt, metal halide, remote light heads are standard.
• Lights can be individually rotated and secured 180 degrees about a vertical axis and 90 degrees about a horizontal axis to develop a high-quality lighting pattern.
• Lights are controlled in groups of three by switches on the control panel.

Tower Construction and Performance:

• Tower is comprised of special aluminum alloy extrusions using rivet and bolt construction.
• Tower is raised using a rack and pinion drive powered by a three-hp, three-phase, 480- volt, precision gear motor.
• Electrically operated mechanical brake secures the tower when the motor is not operating or when electrical power is shut off.
• Gear motor is controlled by an inverter, which provides a slow start and stop, and very accurate vertical positioning.
• Tower rises automatically to 80 feet in approximately three minutes when the up button is pressed.
• Tower is capable of lifting 2,500 lbs. or more.
• Tower has high torsional rigidity so that objects located on the top can be rotated when the tower is extended to full height.
• Tower is protected by US patent #4,920,710, as well as patents in other countries.

Trailer and Outriggers:

• Trailer frame is heavy duty steel tubular construction coated with two-part epoxy primer and heavy enamel paint.
• Unit upper frame is constructed of heavy wall 6061-T6 aluminum tube and is bolted to the steel trailer frame.
• Brakes are electrically controlled with emergency disconnect stop system.
• Outriggers slide out from stowed position in the trailer frame.
• Electrical level-indicating system with accuracy of one degree indicates via electrical lights, located by each outrigger, which jack needs to be raised to reach a level position.
• Four jack-mounting bracket locations are provided to accommodate the rough leveling jack option for leveling in rough terrain.

Enclosure Housing:

• Housing is heavy aluminum sheet with a powder coat enamel finish.
• Access doors with heavy hinges and latches are provided for easy access to internal components.
• Canopy and unit housing provides protection from weather, vandalism, dirt and dust for the lights and tower mechanism during outside storage and towing.

Customization and Options:
We would be pleased to discuss your specific requirements and options available.

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ML-27 Plus Portable Lighting and Auxiliary Power Unit

General:

• 27,000 watts of lighting from 18 1,500-watt lights
• 36 KW prime power available in wide variety of switchable voltages, both single- and three-phase, for use as an auxiliary power source
• Self-erecting tower rises to any height up to 80 feet in minutes, at the push of a button
• Unit mounted on double axle trailer or mounted on a pallet without trailer

Gen-set:

• Water-cooled diesel engine
• 12-volt electric start, glow plug option for cold weather starts
• Critical sound muffler and noise isolation mounts
• 36 KW continuous duty, four-pole brushless generator
• 120-volt single-phase and 480-volt three-phase output at 60 hertz

Control Panel and Receptacle Outlets:

• 120-, 127-, 139-, 240-, 254-, 277-volt single-phase power switchable at panel
• 208-, 220-, 240-, 416-, 440-, 480-volt three-phase power switchable at panel
• Individual on/off control for each of the six lighting circuits
• Tower up and down button controls tower motion
• Emergency stop button

Lighting Head and Lamps:

• 18 1,500-watt, metal halide, remote light heads are standard.
• Lights can be individually rotated and secured 180 degrees about a vertical axis and 90 degrees about a horizontal axis to develop a high-quality lighting pattern.
• Lights are controlled in groups of three by switches on the control panel.

Tower Construction and Performance:

• Tower is comprised of special aluminum alloy extrusions using rivet and bolt construction.
• Tower is raised using a rack and pinion drive powered by a three-hp, three-phase, 480-volt, precision gear motor.
• Electrically operated mechanical brake secures the tower when the motor is not operating or when electrical power is shut off.
• Gear motor is controlled by an inverter, which provides a slow start and stop and very accurate vertical positioning.
• Tower rises automatically to 80 feet in approximately three minutes when the up button is pressed.
• Tower is capable of lifting 2,500 lbs. or more.
• Tower has high torsional rigidity so that objects located on the top can be rotated when the tower is extended to full height.
• Tower is protected by US patent #4,920,710, as well as patents in other countries.

Trailer and Outriggers:

• Trailer frame is heavy duty steel tubular construction coated with two-part epoxy primer and heavy enamel paint.
• Unit upper frame is constructed of heavy wall 6061-T6 aluminum tube and is bolted to the steel trailer frame.
• Brakes are electrically controlled with emergency disconnect stop system.
• Outriggers slide out from stowed position in the trailer frame.
• Electrical level-indicating system with accuracy of one degree indicates via electrical lights, located by each outrigger, which jack needs to be raised to reach a level position.
• Four jack-mounting bracket locations are provided to accommodate the rough leveling jack option for leveling in rough terrain.

Enclosure Housing:

• Housing is heavy aluminum sheet with a powder coat enamel finish.
• Access doors with heavy hinges and latches are provided for easy access to internal components.
• Canopy and unit housing provides protection from weather, vandalism, dirt and dust for the lights and tower mechanism during outside storage and towing.

Customization and Options:

We would be pleased to discuss your specific requirements and options available.

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ML-14 Portable Lighting Unit

General:

• 13,500 watts of lighting from nine 1,500-watt lights
• Self-erecting tower rises to any height up to 60 feet
• Designed so that four units can be loaded on standard semi-truck trailer

Engine:

• Water-cooled diesel engine
• 12-volt electric start, glow plug option for cold weather starts
• Critical sound muffler and noise isolation mounts

Generator:

• 15 KW continuous duty, four-pole brushless generator
• 120-volt single-phase and 480-volt three-phase output at 60 hertz

Control Panel and Receptacle Outlets:

• 120-volt ground fault outlets
• Individual on/off control for each of the three lighting circuits
• Tower up and down button controls tower motion
• Emergency stop button

Lighting Head and Lamps:

• Nine 1,500-watt, metal halide, remote light heads are standard.
• Lights can be individually rotated and secured 180 degrees about a vertical axis and 90 degrees about a horizontal axis to develop a high-quality lighting pattern.
• Lights are controlled in groups of three by switches on the control panel.

Tower Construction and Performance:

• Tower is comprised of special aluminum alloy extrusions using rivet and bolt construction.
• Tower is raised using a rack and pinion drive powered by a three-hp, three-phase, 480-volt, precision gear motor.
• Electrically operated mechanical brake secures the tower when the motor is not operating or when electrical power is shut off.
• Gear motor is controlled by an inverter, which provides a slow start and stop, and very accurate vertical positioning.
• Tower rises automatically to 60 feet in approximately two minutes when the up button is pressed.
• Tower is capable of lifting 2,500 lbs. or more.
• Tower has high torsional rigidity so that objects located on the top can be rotated when the tower is extended to full height.
• Tower is protected by US patent #4,920,710, as well as patents in other countries.

Trailer and Outriggers:

• Trailer frame is heavy duty steel tubular construction coated with two-part epoxy primer and heavy enamel paint.
• Unit upper frame is constructed of heavy wall 6061-T6 aluminum tube and is bolted to the steel trailer frame.
• Brakes are electrically controlled with emergency disconnect stop system.
• Outriggers fold out from stowed position on trailer.
• Electrical level-indicating system with accuracy of one degree indicates via electrical lights, located by each outrigger, which jack needs to be raised to reach a level position.
• Four jack-mounting bracket locations are provided to accommodate the rough leveling jack option for leveling in rough terrain.

Enclosure Housing:

• Housing is heavy aluminum sheet with a powder coat enamel finish.
• Access doors with heavy hinges and latches are provided for easy access to internal components.
• Unit housing provides protection from weather, vandalism, dirt and dust for the tower mechanism during outside storage and towing.

Customization and Options:
We would be pleased to discuss your specific requirements and options available.

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ML-5 Portable Lighting Unit

General:

• 4,500 watts of lighting from three 1,500-watt lights
• Self-erecting tower rises to any height up to 60 feet
• Designed so that four units can be loaded on standard semi-truck trailer

Engine:

• Water-cooled diesel engine
• 12-volt electric start, glow plug option for cold weather starts
• Critical sound muffler and noise isolation mounts

Generator:

• 10 KW continuous duty, four-pole brushless generator
• 120-volt single-phase and 480-volt three-phase output at 60 hertz

Control Panel and Receptacle Outlets:

• 120-volt ground fault outlets
• Individual on/off control for the lighting circuit
• Tower up and down button controls tower motion
• Emergency stop button

Lighting Head and Lamps:

• Three 1,500-watt, metal halide, remote light heads are standard.
• Lights can be individually rotated and secured 180 degrees about a vertical axis and 90 degrees about a horizontal axis to develop a high-quality lighting pattern.
• Lights are controlled in groups of three by switches on the control panel.

Tower Construction and Performance:

• Tower is comprised of special aluminum alloy extrusions using rivet and bolt construction.
• Tower is raised using a rack and pinion drive powered by a three-hp, three-phase, 480-volt, precision gear motor.
• Electrically operated mechanical brake secures the tower when the motor is not operating or when electrical power is shut off.
• Gear motor is controlled by an inverter, which provides a slow start and stop, and very accurate vertical positioning.
• Tower rises automatically to 60 feet in approximately two minutes when the up button is pressed.
• Tower is capable of lifting 2,500 lbs. or more.
• Tower has high torsional rigidity so that objects located on the top can be rotated when the tower is extended to full height.
• Tower is protected by US patent #4,920,710, as well as patents in other countries.

Trailer and Outriggers:

• Trailer frame is heavy duty steel tubular construction coated with two-part epoxy primer and heavy enamel paint.
• Unit upper frame is constructed of heavy wall 6061-T6 aluminum tube and is bolted to the steel trailer frame.
• Brakes are electrically controlled with emergency disconnect stop system.
• Outriggers fold out from stowed position on trailer.
• Electrical level-indicating system with accuracy of one degree indicates via electrical lights, located by each outrigger, which jack needs to be raised to reach a level position.
• Four jack-mounting bracket locations are provided to accommodate the rough leveling jack option for leveling in rough terrain.

Enclosure Housing:

• Housing is heavy aluminum sheet with a powder coat enamel finish.
• Access doors with heavy hinges and latches are provided for easy access to internal components.
• Unit housing provides protection from weather, vandalism, dirt and dust for the tower mechanism during outside storage and towing.

Customization and Options:
We would be pleased to discuss your specific requirements and options available.

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DL-26 Disappearing Lighting Unit

General:

• Lighting unit that retracts into the ground or storage structure when not in use
• Tower height to 100 feet from base
• High wind sail capability

Tower Construction and Performance:

• Tower is comprised of special aluminum alloy extrusions using rivet and bolt construction.
• Tower is raised using a rack and pinion drive powered by a three-hp, three-phase, 480-volt, precision gear motor.
• An electrically operated mechanical brake secures the tower when the motor is not operating or when electrical power is shut off.
• Gear motor is controlled by an inverter, which provides a slow start and stop, and very accurate vertical positioning.
• Tower rises automatically up to 100 feet in approximately four minutes when the up button is pressed.
• Tower is capable of lifting 2,500 lbs. or more.
• Tower has high torsional rigidity so that objects located on the top can be rotated when the tower is extended to full height.
• Powered tilt and rotating features can be added to manipulate the lighting head when the tower is extended.
• Tower is secured to an appropriate foundation by three bolts.
• Tower is protected by US patent #4,920,710, as well as patents in other countries.

Ground for Surface Storage Structure:

• Underground storage vaults can be provided based upon customer requirements. These can include retractable cavity guards and vault coverings.
• Above-ground storage vaults can be provided based upon customer requirements.
• Various levels of automation can be provided to meet specific customer needs.

Customization and Options:
We would be pleased to discuss your specific requirements and options available.

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DL-36 Disappearing Lighting Unit

General:

• Lighting unit that retracts into the ground or storage structure when not in use
• Self-erecting tower rises to any height up to 100 feet from the base in minutes, at the push of a button
• High wind sail capability

Tower Construction and Performance:

• Tower is comprised of special aluminum alloy extrusions using rivet and bolt construction.
• Tower is raised using a rack and pinion drive powered by a three-hp, three-phase, 480- volt, precision gear motor.
• Electrically operated mechanical brake secures the tower when the motor is not operating or when electrical power is shut off.
• Gear motor is controlled by an inverter, which provides a slow start and stop, and very accurate vertical positioning.
• Tower rises automatically up to 100 feet in approximately four minutes when the up button is pressed.
• Tower is capable of lifting 5,000 lbs. or more.
• Tower has high torsional rigidity so that objects located on the top can be rotated when the tower is extended to full height.
• Powered tilt and rotating features can be added to manipulate the lighting head when the tower is extended.
• Tower is secured to an appropriate foundation by three bolts.
• Tower is protected by US patent #4,920,710, as well as patents in other countries.

Ground for Surface Storage Structure:

• Underground storage vaults can be provided based upon customer requirements. These can include retractable cavity guards and vault coverings.
• Above-ground storage vaults can be provided based upon customer requirements.

Customization and Options:
We would be pleased to discuss your specific requirements and options available. Specifications are subject to change without notice