Broncolor Siros 400 L, Operating Instructions Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before start-up of your flash equipment, please read all the information contained in these
operating instructions carefully. The safety instructions they contain must be strictly followed!
> Remove all transport protection and packing materials!
> Take special care of your equipment, particularly when there are children present! Never leave the
flash equipment unattended!
> Like sunlight, flash light contains a certain amount of UV radiation! Using flash tubes or protective
glasses that provide UV protection considerably reduces the undesirable side effects on skin and
eyes! Nevertheless, when taking pictures at close range, avoid exposing unprotected skin and eyes
to flashes! Avoid looking directly into the light source! The maximum permitted daily exposure to
UV
radiation according to IEC 60335-2-27 / DIN 5031-10 is: 50 J/m
2
. This value must not be exceeded.
> The distance between a lamp and a person, or a lamp and an inflammable or heat-sensitive surface
must be at least 1 m to prevent injury or damage due to thermal radiation!
> Remove the battery before you clean or service the unit! Allow at least 10 minutes for the lamp to
cool before replacing the flash tube!
> broncolor flash light systems should only be used with original broncolor flash tubes, original
broncolor bulbs and fuses, original broncolor accessories, and original broncolor spare parts.
> broncolor monolights and accessories comply with extremely high safety standards! However, if
equipment from other manufacturers is used with broncolor monolights, the built-in safety meas-
ures may be rendered ineffective. Our guarantee is invalidated by the use of such unauthorised
combinations, and we accept no liability for damage arising from such use.
> To minimise the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, use exclusively accessories recom-
mended by the manufacturer!
> The flash equipment is designed for use in dry conditions and in an ambient temperature between
−10° C and +60° C. Protect the flash equipment from moisture, condensation, from dripping and
splash water, high humidity, dirt, sand, metal chips and the effects of dust!
> Protect the flash equipment from electromagnetic fields, shock and vibration!
> Protect flash equipment from heat and frost! If the monolight is subject to prolonged exposure to
sub-zero temperatures, a permanent loss of power output and serious technical damage may result!
> Sudden temperature differences may result in condensation forming inside the unit. In such situ-
ations allow the equipment to stand for at least one hour in a well-ventilated place to acclimatise
to the new temperature before start-up!
> Do not operate the flash equipment in places where there is an explosion hazard!
> Do not use the power pack in or on water! Attention: High voltage – danger of fatal injury!