impact FRC-RL19 Instructions Manual

3-Lamp Fluorescent Ring Light 19"

INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Impact.

The Impact 3-Lamp Fluorescent Ring Light 19" is a continuous
light for photography and video. It casts a soft, wraparound
glow without the harsh shadows of conventional ashes.
Three uorescent lamps produce a pleasing daylight color at
5200 K for natural light quality, and white lining in the housing
maximizes the output. The uorescent lamps minimize heat so
you can get close to your subject, which is ideal for portrait or
product photography.

Each lamp has an independent power switch, allowing
individual selection of the lamps. The tilt-and-ratchet stand
mount attaches to most light stands that have a 5/8" mounting
stud. And most small- to medium-size camera and lens combos
will work with the 100 mm lens opening and camera-mountable
bracket. The bracket is adjustable vertically and allows
adjustment of your camera horizontally for a universal t.

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Precautions

• Please read and follow these instructions, and keep
this manual in a safe place.

• Handle the unit with care.

• Clean the unit with only a soft, dry cloth.

• Keep this unit away from children.

• Make sure everything is secure before proceeding.

• Make sure the item is intact and that there are no
missing parts.

• Do not exceed the maximum load capacity.

• All images are for illustrative purposes only.

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Overview

1. Ring light xture

• Carrying handle

• 100 mm lens opening

• Camera bracket locking knobs

• Power switches

• Fuse

• Tilt-and-ratchet locking handle

• Light stand mount locking knob

• 5/8" mounting spigot

2. 16" Fluorescent ring lamp (L)

3. 12" Fluorescent ring lamp (M)

4. 8" Fluorescent ring lamp (S)

5. Camera bracket

• Locking screw

• Rubber washers (×4)

6. Diffuser

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Operating Instructions

Mounting on a light stand

The Impact Ring Light mounts
to any standard 5/8" studded
light stand. Loosen the light
stand mount locking knob
and seat the mounting spigot
onto the top of the light stand.
Tighten the locking knob until
secure, but do not overtighten.

Connecting to a power supply

Plug the power cord into a 90–120 V AC power
supply only.

Switching on the power

There are three power switche—one for each ring lamp.
Turn each ring lamp on or off to your desired light output.

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Operating Instructions

Adjusting the angle

Rotate the ratchet-and-tilt locking handle
counterclockwise until loose. When there is no more
room to swing the ratchet handle, pull the handle out
until it’s able to freely rotate back to another position, and
continue to loosen. Tilt the ring light xture to the desired
position. Rotate the handle clockwise to tighten.

Attaching the camera bracket

Gently place the Ring Light
facedown on an even surface.
Unscrew and remove the
camera bracket locking knobs,
and place two of the included
rubber washers over the
threaded sockets. Align the
camera bracket cutout with the
sockets, and keep the padded
arm facing upwards and behind
the lens opening. Place the remaining two rubber sockets
onto the bracket, and then insert and tighten the bracket
locking knobs until secure.

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Operating Instructions

Attaching your camera

Align the lens of the camera
with the lens opening. Adjust
the camera bracket vertically
so that the lens can t into
the lens opening. Align your
camera’s tripod mount with
the camera bracket’s locking
screw. Rotate the locking
screw counterclockwise until
your camera is securely attached to the bracket.

Attaching the diffuser

With both hands, place the
elastic lip of the diffuser
around the back of the
light xture. From the top,
work your hands down until
the diffuser is wrapped
completely around the xture.
Use the drawstring to tighten
the diffuser to the housing.

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Operating Instructions

Changing the Fluorescent Lamp

When changing the uorescent lamps, make sure to
replace them with the following Impact Replacement
Ring Lamps:

Large (16"): FRC-LAMPL

Medium (12"): FRC-LAMPM

Small (8"): FRC-LAMPS

To replace the ring lamps, follow these instructions:

1. Unplug the Impact Ring
Light from the power
supply.

2. Gently remove the lamp
from the three clips in the
ring light housing.

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Operating Instructions

3. Detach the four-pin plug
from the uorescent lamp.

4. Place the new
replacement ring lamp
above the three clips in
the ring light housing.

5. Attach the four-pin plug to
the ring lamp.

6. Gently clip the uorescent
lamp into each of the three
ring light housing clips
until secure.

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Specications

Power requirements 90–120 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption Total: 90 W

Large (16"): 40 W
Medium (12"): 28 W
Small (8"): 22 W

Tungsten equivalent 360 W

Output (@ 1 m) Total: 1030 lx

Large: 845 lx
Medium: 685 lx
Small: 582 lx
Large and medium: 941 lx
Large and small: 899 lx

Light source Fluorescent lamp (×3)

Lamp life 6000 hr. (each lamp)

Color temperature 5200 K (±200 K)

Lining color White

CRI ≥8 5

Fuse 250 V, 5 A

Dimensions

Weight 4.8 lb. (2.18 kg)

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Outer diameter: 19" (48.3 cm)
Depth: 3.5" (8.9 cm)
Lens opening: 100 mm
Power cord length: 9.25' (2.8 m)

Limited Warranty

One-Year Limited Warranty

This IMPACT product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1)
year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever
occurs later. The warranty provider’s responsibility with respect to this limited
warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at the provider’s discretion,
of any product that fails during normal use of this product in its intended manner and
in its intended environment. Inoperability of the product or part(s) shall be determined
by the warranty provider. If the product has been discontinued, the warranty provider
reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and function.

This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident,
alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES
NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This
warranty provides you with specic legal rights, and you may also have additional
rights that vary from state to state.

To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Impact Customer Service Department to
obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective
product to Impact along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the
defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.

For more information or to arrange service, visit www.impactstudiolighting.com or
call Customer Service at 212-594-2353.

Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group.

www.gradusgroup.com

IMPACT is a registered trademark of the Gradus Group.

© 2016 Gradus Group LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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