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Warnings and Safety Information
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The Vagabond Mini™ Lithium cannot power a 250W modeling lamp at full power.
For
Einstein™ users, we offer 25W modeling lamp for reduced-intensity modeling
lamp usage (part # 25W, sold separately on our website), though this lamp should
still only be used for brief composition. For AlienBees™ or White Lightning™
users, the supplied modeling lamps can be replaced with lower 40W household
bulbs to allow brief usage of modeling lamps for composition. If you choose to
use a lower-wattage modeling lamp briefly, the units should be set to extinguish
the modeling lamps during recycle to minimize recycle time.
Use care when traveling with or transporting your Vagabond Mini™ Lithium system.
Use
appropriate packaging to protect the system against bumps and jolts that may
damage the components. Do not, for example, allow the battery or inverter to
bounce around unprotected in the backseat of a car or in a truck bed.
Lithium ion batteries are consumable items.
Since battery capacity is a function
of the number of charge / discharge cycles, batteries are considered exhaust-
ible. Depending on the flash unit load and frequency of use, the battery should
deliver 200-300 charge cycles with 2 to 4 years of useful life, if stored properly.
The battery should be replaced after 3 years or when its total capacity drops to
50% (when the number of full power flashes, per wattsecond rating, per battery
charge is halved), whichever comes first.
Properly recycle an exhausted battery.
To discard an exhausted battery in a safe
and environmentally friendly way, take the battery to a rechargeable battery
recycling center. Many local electronic, tool, and home improvement stores will
take your battery: visit the Call2Recycle website (www.call2recycle.org) to learn
more and find recycling locations in your area.
The complete Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
is available for download on our
website (www.paulcbuff.com/manuals.php) or we can send you a hard copy by
mail. To request a hard copy, please contact our Customer Service team.
VAGABOND MINI™ LITHIUM General Description
The
Vagabond Mini™ Lithium (VM120)
system provides reliable, portable, battery
power for Paul C. Buff, Inc.™ flash units. The system includes an internal lithium
battery and a power inverter, conveniently connected and enclosed in a high-
impact, flame retardant housing. The system gives you the ability to power flash
units or power packs (units that normally require a standard AC power line con-
nection) in locations where a suitable power source is unavailable or unreli-
able. The 230V version
(VM120-230V)
provides portable battery power for 220V /
230V Paul C. Buff™ flash units, including Einstein™ units and 220V AlienBees™
units. This version includes the same battery, battery charger and casing, but it
includes the 230VAC inverter with Australian / Chinese Type I outlets.
Note:
Do
not connect 120V flash units to a 230V system as this can damage the units.
