User manual // Speed Max
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HENSEL-VISIT GmbH & Co. KG
An appropriate safety cable is available through Hensel-
Visit suppliers (Code No. 769). Please observe that a
pantograph or the hanging fixture itself must be secured
by means of a steel safety cable.
Heat development
All flash units emit heat when modeling light and flash
tube are in use. This heat development can possibly heat
equipment parts up, so that there is a danger of injury
when touching these parts. Due to the development of
heat, flash units must not be operated in the vicinity of
easily flammable material.
An appropriate safety distance must be kept. Furthermore,
the flash unit’s air vents must be kept unobstructed to
insure sufficient ventilation at all times. The units should
not be left unattended during operation.
The modeling light must not be used continuously at full
power, otherwise the flash unit may overheat.
An appropriate cool down period must be allowed for. The
modeling light should not be used as a substitute for
studio lighting. It merely serves as an aid when focussing
and to estimate the light/shadow distribution better. Please
note the safety stickers pertaining to this located on the
device.
Acclimatizing
When moving the flash unit from one location to another
with different climatic condition, the unit should be allowed
to spend some time in the new location or environment
before it is put into operation. This reduces the risk of
adverse behavior or even damages caused by deposits of
moisture on electrical components due to condensation.
Mounting the Speed Max
Speed Max flash units come equipped with a U-bracket.
They can be operated on a light stand or they can be
hanging from pantographs or other fixtures. The traditional
Hensel U-bracket can be swung through and allows
simple locking into the desired position. Furthermore, the
bracket is sporting an integrated fluid disc for smooth
movement without jerking.
