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Page 1: ...Bolt Inspiration strikes Compact Battery Pack User s Manual COMPACT BATTERY PACK User s Manual Inspiration strikes Inspiration strikes ...

Page 2: ...2 Copyright 2013 Gradus Group Bolt and other names of Bolt products are trademarks of Gradus Group Other product and corporate names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective holders ...

Page 3: ...compact design versatile mounting and carrying options and compatibility with a range of AA battery types make it easy and convenient to use Among the benefits you ll enjoy Option to use 4 or 8 AA batteries at a time Faster flash recycle times Lower standby power consumption and higher charge efficiency than similar packs Built in thermal protection switch to automatically prevent overheating ...

Page 4: ...4 Overview 2 4 5 6 7 1 8 ...

Page 5: ...ndicator light 2 Battery set B indicator light 3 Flash connector 4 Flash connection cable 5 Battery holder 6 Battery holder lid 7 Battery holder lock release button 8 Mounting slot 9 Soft case 10 Mounting screw CBP C1 CBP N1 CBP N2 10 9 3 ...

Page 6: ...he proper orientation according to the positive and negative polarity indicator in each battery bay Installing batteries in the reverse orientation could cause them to leak corrosive liquid generate heat or explode Do not use or store the Compact Battery Pack in flammable conditions such as environments containing flammable gases or liquid chemicals This could cause permanent damage the product ca...

Page 7: ...electric shock Do not drop or otherwise cause a strong physical impact to the Compact Battery Pack as this could cause a malfunction that might cause it to explode or ignite Remove all batteries from the Compact Battery Pack before long term storage in order to prevent the product from igniting or leaking corrosive liquids Do not store or use this product at temperatures above 104 F 40 C Keep the ...

Page 8: ... to leak corrosive liquids generate heat or explode Do not carry or store batteries with metallic materials such as necklaces or hair pins Such materials may cause batteries to short circuit leak corrosive liquid generate heat or explode When using rechargeable batteries charge them only with a charger approved by the battery maker to avoid the possibility of batteries leaking corrosive liquid gen...

Page 9: ...pes Alkaline 1 5V Lithium 1 5V Nickel metal hydride Ni MH 1 2V To install batteries unplug the Compact Battery Pack from your flash unit and follow these steps 1 Press down on the battery holder lock release button and slide the battery holder lid in the direction of the arrow on the lid to release the holder Remove the battery holder from the pack 1 ...

Page 10: ... down against the contact in the bay and then press the positive end firmly into place Make sure that each battery is installed in the proper orientation by matching the and polarity symbols on the battery to the and symbols on the battery icon in the bay 3 Flip the holder over to expose the additional four battery bays and install the batteries 3 2 ...

Page 11: ...atteries To remove batteries from the holder push each cell out of the bay where it is installed from the back This method lets you remove the battery easily without touching the contacts Replace all four batteries of each set at the same time Do not mix battery types or brands or used and new batteries together Always install one or two sets of four batteries each and make sure that each set of f...

Page 12: ...your flash unit simply plug the connector at the end of the pack s connection cable into the power port on your flash Make sure that the connector is correctly aligned with the pins and alignment grooves on the power port Forcing a connector into a port upside down can damage both your flash and the Compact Battery Pack connector ...

Page 13: ...may need to activate a setting or custom function on your flash unit to make it draw power only from the battery pack and not the internal batteries Refer to your flash unit s instructions for information about relevant settings Disconnect the Compact Battery Pack from your flash unit before storing it To disconnect it turn the flash unit off and remove the pack s connector from the flash unit s p...

Page 14: ...n wear it on your belt or thread it onto a carrying strap or light stand pole Make sure the pack is correctly oriented in the case so that the indicator lights show through the small openings at the top and the battery holder lid is accessible via the snapping cover at the bottom Using the mounting screw You can use the mounting screw to attach the Compact Battery Pack to the bottom of your camera...

Page 15: ...ise direction until the pack is firmly attached to the camera To detach the pack from your camera turn the mounting screw in a counterclockwise direction Important The mounting slot on the Compact Battery Pack is threaded with a 1 4 thread Do not attempt to push the mounting screw through it without turning it ...

Page 16: ... lights on the pack will show you the status of each of the two sets of batteries The CBP C1 for Canon indicators function differently than the indicators on other Bolt Compact Battery Pack models due to the way the Canon flash unit charges Standby mode No light on the CBP C1 flashes every 2sec The flash is ready to fire Recycle mode Solid light The power is recycling and the flash is not yet read...

Page 17: ...ever this does not mean that they have lost their charge and they regain the ability to supply power when their temperature returns to a more moderate level High temperatures can cause some battery types to drain more quickly If you have to shoot in a hot environment plan ahead for reduced battery capacity To conserve battery life turn the flash unit off or disconnect the Compact Battery Pack from...

Page 18: ...ty to power your flash Cleaning Your Compact Battery Pack If the metal contacts in the battery holder get dirty or corroded you can clean them with isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol with a cotton swab A pencil or pen eraser can also be used to rub corrosion off of contacts Do not touch the metal contacts with your fingers as this can transfer oil and residues to the contacts Keep the outside of th...

Page 19: ...ing use the indicator lights shut off before expected battery exhaustion The batteries have become hot due to a long series of continuous flashes and the pack has automatically shut off to prevent overheating Allow the batteries to cool before using the pack again The Compact Battery Pack has fresh batteries installed and is connected to a flash unit but neither the flash nor the pack works when t...

Page 20: ...ervice please go to www boltflashes com Specifications Dimensions W x H x D 6 7 2 8 1 inches 170 72 5 25 mm Weight 7 ounces 200 grams Operation environment working temperature range 4 F 104 F 20 C 40 C Operation environment working humidity 85 or less ...

Page 21: ...conds 1 88 seconds 1 92 seconds Flashes per charge at full flash power 595 524 577 Test conditions Using 4 AA Duracell alkaline batteries in the flash unit and 8 2400 mAh Ni MH batteries in the Compact Battery Pack Flash set to full power 1 1 and fired every 30 seconds or at longer intervals when charge became insufficient to power normal recycle time due to battery depletion Temperature 20 C ...

Page 22: ...ace it with a model of equivalent quality and function To obtain warranty coverage contact Bolt to obtain a return merchandise authorization RMA number and return the defective product to Bolt along with the RMA number and proof of purchase Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser s own risk This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse neglect accident alteration abu...

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