walimex 17157, 15298 Instruction Manual

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Copy of Instruction Manual

Fluorescent Light 110-660W

Gewerbering 26

86666 Burgheim

Tel. +49/84 32 / 9489-0

Fax: +49/84 32 / 9489 - 8333

eMail: [e-mail]

www.foto-walser.de

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Content

1. How to understand the instruction manual .................................................... 4

1.1 Markings on the device .......................................................................................... 4

1.2 Markings in this manual ......................................................................................... 4

2. Important safety notes .................................................................................. 4

3. Unpack and check the device ......................................................................... 4

4. Overview about the parts .............................................................................. 6

5. Quick-start guide ........................................................................................... 7

6. Preparation for operation .............................................................................. 8

6.1 Mount on lamp tripod ............................................................................................ 8

6.2 Screw lamps in and out .......................................................................................... 8

6.3 Connect to power supply ....................................................................................... 8

7. Operation of the device ................................................................................. 8

7.1 Adjust tilt angle ...................................................................................................... 9

7.2 Switch device on and off ........................................................................................ 9

7.3 Switch lamps on and off ......................................................................................... 9

8. Transportation and storage ............................................................................ 9

9. Solve problems ............................................................................................ 10

10. Maintenance ............................................................................................... 10

10.1 Continuous inspections ........................................................................................ 10

10.2 Cleaning ................................................................................................................ 10

10.3 Change lamps ....................................................................................................... 11

10.4 Change micro-fuse ............................................................................................... 11

11. Accessories and options ............................................................................... 11

12. Spare parts .................................................................................................. 11

13. Disposal and environment protection .......................................................... 12

14. Technical specifications ............................................................................... 12

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Thank you very much for your confidence. We wish you much pleasure and success with your new
device.

The Fluorescent Light is equipped with high-quality lamps and therewith particularly suitable for
ambitious beginners and professional users in film and studio photography. The lamps are
characterized by their long life, stable colour temperature and constant luminance (without flickering).

The main features of your device as follows:

stable light with constant colour temperature
sturdy metal housing
lamps can be switched on and off
with 4 barndoors for reducing the light loss

Please read these instructions carefully before using your device for the first time. It includes

everything you need to know to avoid physical injuries and damages.

Please pay attention to all safety notes in this instruction manual.
Please keep this manual safe. In case of selling or leaving the device to other persons, please

don´t forget to hand this manual over as well.

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1. How to understand the instruction manual

1.1 Markings on the device

This marking mean, that your device meets the safety requirements of all
relevant European Directives.

This marking mean, that your device should be disposed in the local
disposal points. Dieses Zeichen bedeutet, dass Sie das Gerät nur bei einer
örtlichen

1.2 Markings in this manual

Marking

Meaning

Indicates the handling and consequences of safety
notes.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in a serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

ADVICE:

Indicates potentially physical damages and other
important information in connection with your
device.

2. Important safety notes

WARNING
Danger of blinding for eyes
The optical radiation of the lamps could blind your eyes and lead to afterimages, if persons and
animals look into the lamp directly. This could lead to injuries. Please avoid persons and animals
looking into the device directly.

WARNING
Danger of crashing, entrapment and fire through the falling down of the device
The weight of the device is – depending on the model – up to 13kg.

Make sure, that the device is always positioned tilt and skid resistant and stored securely.
Keep out of reach of children and animal. They could overturn the device.
Avoid placing cables where they can be tripped over. The device could be overturned.

WARNING
Danger of electric shock, burn hazard
Please note, that the device is still connected with the supply voltage even if it is switched off. Just
after disconnecting the device from the power supply through pulling out the power cable, the
device is actually de-energized.

Switch off your device when it is not in use.
Switch off your device before mounting and maintenance and disconnect from power supply.
Protect your device against unintended switching-on.
Unplug the power cord, if the flash is not in use for a long time.