Bowens Estime 3000 Flash Head Operating Instructions
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7.
Flash Tube Removal/Replacement
7.1
To remove the flash tube first remove the
glass dome as explained in section 5.
7.2
Unwind the twisted trigger wire from the
trigger terminal tag.
7.3
Holding the flash tube supports, ease the
flash tube assembly away from the flash
head (Fig.4)
7.4
To replace the flash tube hold the
replacement assembly as shown in (Fig.4),
locate the three brass sockets onto the plugs
in the front of the flash head.
7.5
Press down evenly until all the plugs and sockets are fully engaged. Pass the trigger wire through the
holes in the trigger terminal tag and wind around the tag, ensuring that the wire does not touch the
metal top hat.
7.6
Refit the glass dome as explained in section 5.
7.7
Discard the old flash tube safely using the packaging from the new tube.
8. Specification
Flash Tube Assembly
User changeable assembly consisting of a single three
terminal clear flash tube with crimped sockets attached.
BW-2980
Cover Glass
Standard UV Coated
BW-2981
Clear (Uncoated)
BW-2982
Frosted
BW-2983
Max. Loading
3000 watt seconds
1 x Estime 3000AMF or Estime 3000SC
Flash Duration
At 3000 Watt seconds - 1/428th Sec. (one head).
Cable Length
5 metres (16.4 ft)
Guide Number (ISO 100)
With S Type Keylite 50
°
Reflector, 3000AMF at
maximum power. 174 metres/571 ft.
Modelling Lamp
(3000AMF/SC) 240 Volt
650 Watt max.
Fuse
6.3 Amp (F) quick blow 20 mm fuse
Dimensions
160 x 145 mm
Weight
3.2 kg
Due to our policy of constant product improvement Bowens International reserve the right to change
equipment specifications without notice.