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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!

Read and follow all safety instructions below carefully to avoid injuries or damages! Make sure that 
Profoto Safety Instructions is always accompanied the equipment! Profoto products are intended for 
professional use! The equipment is only intended for indoor photographic use. Do not place or use 
the equipment where it can be exposed to moisture, extreme electromagnetic fields or in areas with 
flammable gases or dust! Do not use the equipment in ambient temperature higher than +35 °C (+95 °F). 
Do not expose the equipment to dripping or splashing. Do not place any objects filled with liquids on or 
near the equipment. Do not expose the equipment to hasty temperature changes in humid conditions as 
this could lead to condensation water in the unit. Do not connect this equipment to equipment from other 
brands. Only use ballast, lamps and light shaping tools as specified by Profoto. Do not use lamp without 
supplied protective glass covers or protective grids. Do not stare directly at lamp while in operation. 
Minimum distance to flammable surfaces is 400 cm in front of the lamp. Limit exposure in front of the 
lamp if used at close distances. Glass covers shall be changed if it has become visibly damaged to such 
an extent that their effectiveness is impaired, for example by cracks or deep scratches. Lamps shall be 
changed if they are damaged or thermally deformed. When placing a lamp into the holder ensure not to 
touch the bulb with bare hands. Equipment must only be serviced, modified or repaired by authorized 
and competent service personnel! 

WARNING – Electrical Shock – High Voltage!

The equipment shall always be connected to grounded mains power supply outlet! Only use Profoto 
extension cables and mains cables! Do not open or disassemble ballast or lamp head! Equipment operates 
with high voltage. Disconnect lamp head cable between ballast and lamp head when changing bulb! 

Caution – Burn Hazard – Hot Parts!

Do not touch hot parts with bare fingers! Bulb, protective glass cover and certain metal parts emit strong 
heat when used! Reflector parts may reach a temperature of +200 °C (+392 °F). When the lamp has been 
in use, wait 10 minutes before removing the protective glass cover. Do not point lamp too close to persons. 
All lamps may on rare occasions explode and throw out hot particles!

NOTICE – Equipment Overheating Risk

Remove transport cap from lamp head before use! Do not obstruct ventilation by placing filters, diffusing 
materials, etc. over inlets and outlets of the equipment ventilation or directly over protective glass cover.
 

Note about RF!

This equipment makes use of the radio spectrum and emits radio frequency energy. Proper care should 
be taken when the device is integrated in systems. Make sure that all specifications within this document 
are followed, especially those concerning operating temperature and supply voltage range. Make sure the 
device is operated according to local regulations. The frequency spectrum this device is using is shared 
with other users. Interference can not be ruled out. 

Final Disposal

Equipment contains electrical and electronic components that could be harmful to the environment. 
Equipment may be returned to Profoto distributors free of charge for recycling according to WEEE. Follow 
local legal requirements for separate disposal of waste, for instance WEEE directive for electrical and 
electronic equipment on the European market, when product life has ended! 

Safety instructions

Summary of Contents for ProBallast 800

Page 1: ...ProDaylight 800 Air ProBallast 800 User s Guide...

Page 2: ...ProDaylight 800 Air 2 www profoto com...

Page 3: ...ance qualityandsafety Forthisreasonourflashequipmentiswidely usedinrentalstudiosandrentalhousesworldwide fromParis London Milan NewYork TokyotoCapeTown Some photographers can tell just from seeing a p...

Page 4: ...mpetentservicepersonnel WARNING Electrical Shock High Voltage The equipment shall always be connected to grounded mains power supply outlet Only use Profoto extensioncablesandmainscables Donotopenordi...

Page 5: ...cy mode 11 Operating instructions 12 Stand mounting 12 Remove protecting cap 12 Changing glass cover 12 Reflector mounting 13 Power connection 13 Radio settings 13 Cooling setting 14 Adjusting light i...

Page 6: ...oDaylight 800 Air 19 ProBallast 800 19 Warranty 19 Regulatory information 20 Declaration of Conformity ProDaylight 800 Air 20 Declaration of Conformity ProBallast 800 21 Unites States and Canada 22 F...

Page 7: ...asystemforconvenientremotecontrolofflashgeneratorsandstudiolamps The Profoto Air system is operating on one of eight selectable radio channels on the 2 4 GHzradiofrequencyband forworldwideuse ProfotoA...

Page 8: ...Display 2 POWERCONTROL 2a On OffButton 2b PowerIndicator 3 RADIOCONTROL 3a RadioButton 3b RadioIndicator 4 COOLINGCONTROL 4a CoolingButton 4b SilentIndicator 4c MaxIndicator 5 ChannelSetButton 6 Setti...

Page 9: ...and temperature and require special safety measures The ProDaylight 800Air unit is equipped with a protective glass cover which protects from lamp shatter and UV radiation Unless the glass cover is c...

Page 10: ...ofoto AirRemoteorProfotoAirUSB ProfotoStudioAir Coolingsystem The ProDaylight 800 Air unit is equipped with an effective cooling system designed for optimalcoolingwithoutgeneratingunwantednoise The co...

Page 11: ...G2 ModeIndicator Powersupply The ProBallast 800 can be connected to 95 265 VAC 50 60 Hz It automatically senses and adapts to the supplied voltage and frequency Only use fuses specified in section Tec...

Page 12: ...safety pin to release 3 Press down the safety pin and fit under the screw to lock 2 Pull the safety pin out 1 Fit the safety pins in existing holes located on the glass cover 2 Push the safety pin in...

Page 13: ...butisinstandbymode 5 Press the On Off Button 2a on the ProDaylight 800Air unit or the Start Button C on theProBallast800toturnontheProDaylight800Airunit 6 ThePowerIndicator 2b ontheProDaylight800Airun...

Page 14: ...ndtimervalue Toreadoutthefirmwarerevisionandtimervalue thelampmustbeinstandbymode 1 PressandholdtheSettingKnob 6 for1second thenreleasetheknob 2 Thetimervalueinhourswillnowbedisplayed 3 Togglebetweent...

Page 15: ...tudioAirprogram ForradiochannelandgroupsettingsontheProfotoAirdevicesandtheProfotoStudioAir program pleaserefertothecorrespondingUser sGuide Turnuniton off Use the Head or Model Buttons 1 and 0 on the...

Page 16: ...touch the lamp with bare hands 8 Fit the reflector plate in place with the glossy side facing outwards Tighten the two screws 9 Gentlyfitthefittheglasscoverinplace 10 Makesurethatthecircuitbreakerisp...

Page 17: ...nscablearecorrectly connected Internalfusedefect CheckthefuseontheProBallast 800 Iftheproblemremainsafter replacingthefuse contactyour nearestProfotoservicestation TheProDaylight 800Airunit turnsoff a...

Page 18: ...flector Zoomreflector Narrowbeamreflector Narrowbeamtravelreflector WideZoomreflector TeleZoomreflector ProTube Discreflector ProFresnelSpot ProfotoGiantreflectors parabolic ProfotoSilverumbrellas wit...

Page 19: ...Silent 50Hz Dimensions 38x14x19cm 15 0x5 5x7 5in Weight 6 7kg AlldataaretobeconsideredasnominalandProfotoreservestherightmakechangeswithoutfurthernotice Warranty AllProfotoproductsareindividuallyteste...

Page 20: ...es The light source is a metal halide discharge lamp of maximum 800W The ProDaylight 800Air is intended forusewiththeProBallastunit Manufacturer ProfotoAB Adress Box2021 12821SKARPN CK Sweden Product...

Page 21: ...C TheProBallast800isaballastunitusedforpowersupplyoftheProDaylight800Airunit Manufacturer ProfotoAB Adress Box2021 12821SKARPN CK Sweden Product ProBallast800 Profotodeclaredthattheproductcomplieswith...

Page 22: ...ratetheequipment CedispositifestconformeauxnormesRSS 210d IndustrieCanada L utilisationdecedispositifestautoris eseulementauxconditionssuivantes 1 ilnedoitpasproduiredebrouillageet 2 l utilisateurdudi...

Page 23: ...certify that the above mentioned certification by type has been granted in accordancewiththeprovisionsofArticle38 24 Paragraph1oftheRadioLaw InordertocomplywithJapaneseregulationstheoutputpowermustbel...

Page 24: ...ProfotoAB SWEDEN Phone 4684475300 info profoto com www profoto com 284001 1 Printed in Sweden Technical data and product information are subject to change without notice...

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