COMMAND LIGHT TECHNICAL VIDEOS
At Command Light, we’re committed to supporting our products, which is why we have assembled these various technical videos to help you maintain your fire truck light tower and address any questions, concerns or problems you may have with your Command Light unit.
If you still have questions or additional needs, please refer to these resource pages:
CL SERIES TECHNICAL VIDEOS
OPERATION
CL, KL AND SL SERIES: CONTROLLER OPERATION
This Technical Video provides an overview of Command Light’s past and current Standard and Panel Mounted Controllers for our CL, KL and SL Series light towers. Note: This video is strictly an operational video and does not provide troubleshooting tips.
CL SERIES: MANUAL LIGHT TOWER LOWERING
In the event your tower loses power or your controller breaks, this Technical Video shows responders how to manually lower the CL Series light tower so that both crew and truck can return to the fire department for further diagnosis.
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MAINTENANCE/TROUBLESHOOTING
CL SERIES: SENSOR/SWITCH OVERVIEW/ADJUSTMENT
This Technical Video provides an overview of Command Light’s past and current Standard and Panel Mounted Controllers for our CL, KL and SL Series light towers. Note: This video is strictly an operational video and does not provide troubleshooting tips.
CL SERIES: MID-PLATE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (PART 1)
In the event of a broken spindle on your CL Series tower, this four-part video series shows technicians how to diagnose and replace the tower’s mid-plate assembly. This Part 1 video covers diagnosis: circular mid-plate scoring, side-to-side lamp tree movement and more.
CL SERIES: MID-PLATE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (PART 2)
In the event of a broken spindle on your CL Series tower, this four-part video series shows technicians how to diagnose and replace the tower’s mid-plate assembly. This Part 2 video shows technicians how to disassemble your lamp tree.
CL SERIES: MID-PLATE ASSEMBLY REPLACMENT
(PART 3)
In the event of a broken spindle on your CL Series tower, this four-part video series shows technicians how to diagnose and replace the tower’s mid-plate assembly. This Part 3 video shows technicians how to re-assemble the mid-plate assembly.
CL SERIES: MID-PLATE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (PART 4)
In the event of a broken spindle on your CL Series tower, this four-part video series shows technicians how to diagnose and replace the tower’s mid-plate assembly. This Part 4 video shows technicians how to re-assemble the lamp tree.
CL SERIES: MANUAL CONTROL WIRE JUMPING
This Technical Video provides an overview of the tower/controller wiring, including the wiring’s color designations, along with the wires’ function and voltage. This video also shows you how to manually manipulate your light tower by “jumping” the control wires.
BULB/FIXTURE REPLACEMENT
CL SERIES: FRC SPECTRA FIXTURE REPLACEMENT
This Technical Video provides a step-by-step demonstration, showing you how to replace a FRC Spectra fixture on a CL Series light tower. (Note: These replacement steps are for the CL Series and do not apply to the KL or SL towers.)
trident tripod FIXTURE swap/REPLACEMENT
In this Technical Video, Command Light Assembly Supervisor Casey Conklin demonstrates how to remove and swap (or replace) a Trident Tripod fixture, making this mobile light even more versatile!
upgrades
CL SERIES: CONTROLLER-HOLSTER UPGRADE
Command Light is continually improving its product, and as such, Command Light has introduced a Version 3 Holster-Controller. This Technical Video shows technicians how to wire the new circuit board holster, along with the controller.
KL SERIES TECHNICAL VIDEOS
OPERATION
KL SERIES: THE ANATOMY OF YOUR KNIGHT LIGHT
Thank you for purchasing a Command Light Knight Series light tower! This video is devoted to providing you an overview of the light tower's essential components. You'll also find a helpful operational video and product diagram at commandlight.com/terms.
KL SERIES: HOW TO OPERATE YOUR KNIGHT LIGHT
This Technical Video is devoted to providing an operational demonstration of the KL Series light tower tower. You'll also find a helpful terminology video and product diagram at commandlight.com/terms.
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CL, KL AND SL SERIES: CONTROLLER OPERATION
This Technical Video provides an overview of Command Light’s past and current Standard and Panel Mounted Controllers for our CL, KL and SL Series light towers. Note: This video is strictly an operational video and does not provide troubleshooting tips.
KL SERIES: MANUAL LIGHT TOWER LOWERING
In the event your tower loses power or your controller breaks, this Technical Video shows responders how to manually lower the KL Series light tower so that both crew and truck can return to the fire department for further diagnosis.
KL SERIES: ROTATION MOTOR REPLACEMENT
When a Knight Series light tower fails to rotate (or does not want to auto park because the tower is off-center), this Technical Video shows technicians how to replace the rotation motor on a Knight Series light tower.
MAINTENANCE/TROUBLESHOOTING
KL SERIES: AUTO-PARK OVERVIEW/TROUBLESHOOTING
This Technical Support video overviews the KL Series’ normal auto-park sequence and shows technicians how to set the tower’s center (through sensor adjustment) and how to eliminate light tree sway (through motor belt adjustment) when the tower fails to auto park.
KL SERIES: ROTATION MOTOR BELT ADJUSTMENT
During routine light tower maintenance or when you need to troubleshoot an off-center tower that is failing to auto park, please reference this video. This video further demonstrates how to tighten the rotation belt to reduce to side-to-side lamp movement.
KL SERIES: NEST SWITCH REPLACEMENT
In tandem with the first two videos in this section, this video shows technicians how to replace the nest switch in a KL Series light tower when it has issues auto-park nesting. (A nest switch provides essential relays when the tower is performing its auto-park sequence.)
KL SERIES: DOWN-LIMIT MERCURY SENSOR ADJUSTMENT
The Mercury sensor controls the tower’s down-limit, which keeps the tower from crashing into itself or the light tower tub as it auto-parks. If you would like to adjust this limit or troubleshoot this auto-park feature, this step-by-step video shows technicians how to adjust this sensor.
KL SERIES: DOWN-LIMIT switch REPLACEMENT
If the lower section of your lamp tree hits center but does not come down during the auto-park sequence, you may need to replace the down-limit switch. This Technical Video provides step-by-step replacement instructions for this switch.
KL SERIES: BACKLIGHT BELT ADJUSTMENT
Over time, the light tower’s belts may loosen and need adjustment. If your lamp heads seem loose, or the heads fail to return home in the auto-park sequence, you may need to tighten your backlight belt. This Technical Video provides step-by-step instructions.
KL SERIES: LOWER ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT
If your lower actuator fails to raise or lower the KL Series’ lower arm, first check that the actuator is receiving voltage. If the actuator is getting power, you may need to replace the lower actuator using these step-by-step video instructions.
KL SERIES: Mid-plate section replacement
If your KL Series tower fails to rotate, the mid-plate's spindle, slip ring, or wire harnes could be damaged, preventing your tower from rotating. Use this step-by-step video tutorial to replace and repair these mid-plate section's components.
BULB/FIXTURE REPLACEMENT
KL SERIES: STROBE BULB REPLACEMENT
This Technical Video provides a step-by-step demonstration, showing you how to replace a FRC Spectra fixture on a CL Series light tower. (Note: These replacement steps are for the CL Series and do not apply to the KL or SL towers.)
KL SERIES: COMPLETE STROBE REPLACEMENT
If your strobe isn’t working and you’ve replaced the bulb and performed the necessary voltage tests, you may need to replace the strobe. This Technical Video shows technicians step-by-step replacement instructions for the KL Series light tower.
KL SERIES: LUMENFORM BULB REPLACEMENT
This Technical Video shows technicians how to replace the bulb in a KL Series KL435, KL450 and KL465, should the Lumenform bulb go out. (Before ordering the replacement bulb, a quick voltage test will ensure the bulb is receiving power and has indeed expired.)
KL SERIES: LUMENFORM LAMP REPLACEMENT
If your Lumenform isn’t working and you’ve replaced the bulb and performed the necessary voltage tests, you may need to replace the lamp. This Technical Video shows technicians step-by-step lamp replacement instructions for the KL Series KL435, KL450 and KL465.
UPGRADES
KL SERIES: HOLSTER-CONTROLLER upgrade
Command Light is continually improving its product, and as such, Command Light has introduced a Version 3 Holster-Controller. This Technical Video shows technicians how to wire the new circuit board holster, along with the controller.
SL SERIES TECHNICAL VIDEOS
OPERATION
CL, KL AND SL SERIES: CONTROLLER OPERATION
This Technical Video provides an overview of Command Light’s past and current Standard and Panel Mounted Controllers for our CL, KL and SL Series light towers. Note: This video is strictly an operational video and does not provide troubleshooting tips.
SL SERIES: MANUAL LIGHT TOWER LOWERING
In the event your tower loses power or your controller breaks, this Technical Video shows responders how to manually lower the SL Series light tower so that both crew and truck can return to the fire department for further diagnosis.
Click the image above for full anatomy diagram
MAINTENANCE / TROUBLESHOOTING
SL SERIES: DOWN-LIMIT MERCURY SENSOR ADJUSTMENT
The Mercury sensor controls the tower’s down-limit, which keeps the tower from crashing into itself or the light tower tub as it auto-parks. If you would like to adjust this limit or troubleshoot this auto-park feature, this step-by-step video shows technicians how to adjust this sensor.
SL SERIES: SET-CENTER ADJUSTMENT FOR PROPER AUTO-PARK
The SL Series is equipped with an auto-park feature; however, if the light tower does not center itself properly (either prematurely or late), the unit will not complete its auto-park operation. To make set-center adjustments, watch this Technical Video
UPGRADES
SL SERIES: MID-PLATE/CROSS MEMBER UPGRADE
Command Light is continually improving its product, and as such, we’ve introduced a SL Series Mid-Plate/Cross-Member Upgrade that helps support the mid-plate bushings for improved reliability. This Technical Video provides step-by-step upgrade instructions.
SL SERIES: CONTROLLER-HOLSTER UPGRADE
Command Light is continually improving its product, and as such, Command Light has introduced a Version 3 Holster-Controller. This Technical Video shows technicians how to wire the new circuit board holster, along with the controller.
tfb TECHNICAL VIDEOS
OPERATION
TRAFFIC FLOW BOARD: MANUAL OPERATION
In the event your Traffic Flow Board (V Models) loses power or has some other technical difficulty, this Technical Video will aid you in how to manually lower the TFB. It's important to NOT cut the lift belt as this will cause additional damage.
RETROFIT TECHNICAL VIDEOS
OPERATION
how to retrofit a quartz halogen fixture to led
In this video, we show you how to retrofit a Quartz Halogen light tower, converting it to Helios LEDs, a Command Light-exclusive fixture designed for easy retrofits. These LEDs deliver 14,000 lumens per fixture.