Command Light SHADOW Series, Manual

Page 1: ...ffective August 2021 This guide supersedes all previous versions MODEL COVERED SL422D SL442D ARCTIC 3842 Redman Drive Fort Collins CO 80524 1 800 797 7974 www CommandLight com SHADOW SERIES SHADOW SERIES ...

Page 2: ... most versatile flood lighting package available We take great pride in the quality of our work and hope that you will find many years of satisfaction from the use of this equipment Should you have any problems with your product please do not hesitate to contact us 3842 Redman Drive Fort Collins CO 80524 PHONE 1 800 797 7974 FAX 1 970 297 7099 WEB www CommandLight com ...

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Page 4: ...Holster Mounting 11 Electrical Wiring 12 120 240 VDC 220 Euro VDC 12 Warning Device Installation 12 Maintenance 13 Cleaning 13 Power Failure 13 Rotate to center 13 Retract the lower stage 13 Troubleshooting 14 Error Codes on Holster Circuit Board 15 Technical Specifications Standard DC Model SL422D SL442D 16 Specifications 17 Parts Lists Exploded Views 18 27 Exploded View Base 18 19 Exploded View ...

Page 5: ... 7974 or if parts are needed contact parts commandlight com 2 You will need to have immediate access to the light tower and the serial number This process can be done by individuals with little mechanical ability Involves pushing buttons and telling us what the light tower is doing or not doing 3 We then send parts if needed and have an authorized technician dispatched if needed with a written wor...

Page 6: ...he original bill of lading Also promptly contact the transportation company and follow their procedure for filing a claim Each company will have a unique procedure to follow Please note we cannot and will not enter claims for damages If we a filed claim here it would be sent to your local freight agent for verification and investigation This time can be saved by you filing the claim directly Every...

Page 7: ...ght position while people are located within its operating envelope There are numerous pinch points that can cause serious bodily injury Do not use a high pressure washer or subject the light to high volumes of water when cleaning Never use the COMMAND LIGHT SHADOWRTB as a lifting device or mobile arm Do not use a COMMAND LIGHT SHADOWRTB that has been damaged or is not fully functional including n...

Page 8: ...es are of momentary action style and must be held in the on position to actuate the stages The SHADOWRTB has an override system that precludes rotation of the lamp tree until the lower stage has elevated approximately 16 from the nested position When the lower stage is below 16 the following conditions exist Lamp Tree is prevented from rotating All lights are turned off including strobe light if e...

Page 9: ...are extinguished 3 Upper stage begins rotation to the center position If equipped with back light option back light begins oscillation and returns to the home position 4 Once upper stage is centered rotation stops lower stage begins retracting 5 After lower stage has fully retracted upper stage begins retracting Upon upper stage retracting fully Emergency Stop light turns off Controller ...

Page 10: ...commandlight com Installation Kit Included with the SHADOWRTB is an installation kit Verify that the kit contains the following items 1 25 feet of 2GA 2 Conductor power cable 1 25 feet of 22GA 20 conductor cable 1 Pre wired HOLSTER BOX w cover 1 Handheld Controller 1 Small hardware parts bag with 4 mounting spacers 4 5 16 18 X 2 bolts 4 5 16 18 nylon lock nuts 8 5 16 flat washers 4 large diameter ...

Page 11: ... recessed installation Verify all dimensions before installation to assure proper operation of light will not infringe on other installed components For all other installations refer to the dimensional drawing on page 17 of this guide that represents your particular model of light The drawings reflect the dimensions of the working envelope of a typical light Endure sufficient clearances are incorp...

Page 12: ...ve the spacers Before placing the full weight of the light tower on the spacers align spacers with the holes in the end frame castings Drill 21 64 holes in the mounting surface using the end casting holes as a template Fasten the light using the provided hardware To assure a weather tight installation apply a thin bead of silicone based gasket sealer to the base of the spacer and underside of bolt...

Page 13: ...he control cable connections in the SHADOWRTB relay box by matching each control wire to its same color on the connector block of the SHADOWRTB relay box The SHADOWRTB model SL442D comes pre wired to connect to 12 VDC 12 VDC Warning Device Installation The SHADOWRTB nest sensor can be used to activate a warning device when the light is extended Typically the vehicle will have a light or buzzer tha...

Page 14: ...uator clutch failure All pivot points on the SHADOWRTB are self lubricating thermal polymer Periodic cleaning with a moisture displacing cleaner and soft bristle brush without disassembly to remove accumulated dirt and debris will minimize wear Power Failure The SHADOWRTB can be retracted manually if power to the unit is lost If power loss is temporary reestablishing power may be easier than manua...

Page 15: ... operation output Unit will not nest Lamp tree not centered Raise lower stage higher than 16 Center lamp tree green light illuminated Unit being operated on a slope 5 Level Truck If problem persists rotate lamp tree to center using a pike pole hold unit centered while lowering to nest position Autopark button must be held in to park unit Faulty or stuck nest switch Check nest switch ground and ope...

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Page 17: ...ersey 3055 100 amps Current Draw Power Requirements Lift actuators and rotation motor will cause higher current draw during use Motor Duty Cycle All motors thermally protected specifications are to thermal relay trip Lower stage 1 3 90 seconds maximum per 5 minutes Rotation 5 6 Revolutions Motor Speed Lower stage 0 5 inches per minute 14 seconds to full extension Rotation 2 75 RPM at lamp tree Ope...

Page 18: ...SHADOWRTB 17 Specifications ...

Page 19: ...USER GUIDE 18 Parts List Base ...

Page 20: ...SHADOWRTB 19 Exploded View Base ...

Page 21: ...USER GUIDE 20 Parts List Mid Plate ...

Page 22: ...SHADOWRTB 21 Exploded View Mid Plate ...

Page 23: ...USER GUIDE 22 Parts List Lamp Tree ...

Page 24: ...SHADOWRTB 23 Exploded View Lamp Tree ...

Page 25: ...USER GUIDE 24 Parts List Backlight ...

Page 26: ...SHADOWRTB 25 Exploded View Backlight ...

Page 27: ...USER GUIDE 26 Parts List DC Relay Box ...

Page 28: ...SHADOWRTB 27 Exploded View DC Relay Box ...

Page 29: ...USER GUIDE 28 Wiring Schematics ...

Page 30: ...SHADOWRTB 29 Shadow RTB 30 Holster Box ...

Page 31: ...USER GUIDE 30 Holster Box USER GUIDE 31 ...

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Page 35: ... Lamp Hot L1 1 Blue Blue Left Lower Lamp Hot L2 1 Orange Blue Right Lower Lamp Hot L2 1 White White Left Upper Lamp Ground X 1 White Black White Right Upper Lamp Ground X 1 Red Black Yellow Left Lower Lamp Ground X 1 Green Yellow Right Lower Lamp Ground X 2 Red Blue White Strobe 5 2 Blue Yellow Black Backlight Home Signal 8 2 Orange White Black Center Signal 10 2 White Red White Rotate 12 2 White ...

Page 36: ...ight Lower Lamp Hot L2 1 White White Left Upper Lamp Ground X 1 White Black White Right Upper Lamp Ground X 1 Red Black Yellow Left Lower Lamp Ground X 1 Green Yellow Right Lower Lamp Ground X 2 Black Green Black Backlight Motor 15 2 Red Green White Backlight Motor 14 2 Blue Yellow Black Backlight Home Signal 8 2 Orange White Black Center Signal 10 2 White Red White Rotate 12 2 White Black Brown R...