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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!
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> For safety reasons, never operate the monolight without the safety glass in place! To protect eyes
from
UV
radiation, either a
UV-
coated safety glass or a
UV-
coated flash tube must be used. If the
safety glass is defective, remove the battery immediately. Do not touch any parts on the front face.
> Before start-up, the monolight must be mounted on a stand or suspended from a suitable mount-
ing. When a lamp is suspended, it must be secured to the stand adapter by tightening the retaining
screw. Use only the correct stand with a 16 mm pin.
> Filters or diffusers should not be fastened directly on to flash tubes,
LED
modelling lamps, or safety
glasses!
> Make sure the cooling slots on the monolight are not covered or obstructed!
> After use, allow the monolight time to cool before packing it!
> The battery must not be left in a location where the temperature is constantly below
−
10° C.
> Remove the battery before you clean or service the unit!
> Monolights that have fallen over or been damaged must be checked by a competent specialist before
they are put back into service!
> To avoid danger from electric shock, never open a monolight! There may still be dangerous volt-
ages inside the unit. Units should only be opened, and all service and repair carried out by author-
ised broncolor service stations. Incorrect assembly can cause dangerous contact voltages, even
on connected units.
> When using Siros L in conjunction with a stand, use a sandbag if the stand is extended more than
2
metres.
> Remove the protective cover before use!
> Never put the unit in its case when it is hot!
Shipping instructions:
> When transporting a monolight, use the original broncolor packing. Before shipping flash tubes,
halogen lamps and safety glasses, fit the transport protection elements (protective covers) supplied
by us. If the transport protection elements are not all available, remove the flash tubes, halogen
lamps and safety glasses from the lamps, and pack and ship them separately!
