Elinchrom Ranger RX, Operating Manual

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• Flash systems store electrical energy in capacitors by applying high voltage.
• For your safety, never open or disassemble your flashes.
• Only an authorised service engineer should open or attempt to repair the units.
• For repairs, take them to your elinchrom agent.
• Internal defect charge capacitors may explode whilst the unit is in use, never
switch on a not proper working flash unit.
Flash Tubes and Modelling lamps
• Flashtubes and modelling lamps in use are very hot!
• Never touch a flash tube or lamp before the unit cooled down and is disconnected from the mains.
• Do not fire flashes from short distance (less than 1m) directed to a person and avoid looking
directly into the flashlight!
• Keep distance to flammable materials.
• Keep generally distance to operating units.
Outdoors
• A thermal cut out protects internal electronic components. At high ambient temperatures or
after rapid or frequent use, the thermal cut out may interrupt the capacitor charge. The display
will show “ER” .
After cooling down, the Generator restarts automatically. A Beep signal announces that
the unit is ready for operation, but note that it will only sound if the acoustic signal is switched on.
• The Ranger RX power pack is designed to keep out humidity and dust. When it is possible,
sockets should be sealed with the supplied caps and please ensure the Battery Box is secure
inside the Ranger RX housing.
• Never exchange the Battery under damp/humid conditions - look for a dry and clean area!!
• Avoid condensation related problems.
• Take care that the battery is well locked
• Do not use in restricted areas (like hospitals, etc.)
• Do not use in explosive environnements
Due to strict security regulations, please note :
• Remove the 30 A fuse from the top side of the Battery Box, this desactivates
the internal «Lead-Gel-Battery»
• Remove the Battery Box from the Ranger RX unit and store separately in your luggage.
• The sealed lead acid battery confirms to the special provisions of UN No. 2800/238.
Also this battery is satisfied with the special provisions A67 prescribed in
Non-Dangerous Goods Regulations by IATA
Travelling by Air (as well as any other transport option)
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