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Replacing Parts
Replacing the Flashtube
IMPORTANT: Before replacing the flashtube, it is recommended to manually empty the
capacitor (see below), even though the Astral Extreme has an autodump feature�
To replace the flashtube, follow these steps:
NOTE:
When handling the flashtube, use a clean cloth or cotton gloves� Never touch the
flashtube with your bare hands� Oil residue from your fingers can cause the surface of
the lamp to heat unevenly and explode�
1� Manually empty the capacitor by
pressing the test button to fire
the flash� Immediately turn off the
monolight by pressing the power
switch to the Off position�
2� Unplug the AC power cable from the
monolight’s AC power socket�
3� Remove the reflector, glass dome, and
modeling lamp�
4� Carefully loosen the metal wire
wrapped around the flashtube� Needle-
nose pliers may be helpful for this�
5� Hold both sides of the base of the
flashtube and firmly pull the flashtube
straight out of the socket�
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