Bowens Estime 3000 Flash Head Operating Instructions
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3.3
The angle of the flash head may be set by using locking handle D (Fig.2). Support the flash head
before releasing the locking handle.
3.4
Ensure that the Generator is switched off and then plug the flash head into one of the output sockets
as determined by the required power settings on the Generator. Insert the tab on front of flash head
plug into the socket first and press down firmly on the cable entry to ensure that the connector is
retained by the latch. To remove the plug press the spring latch and lift from the cable entry end.
3.5
Switch the Generator ‘ON’ and test the operation of the flash head, modelling lamp and flash, when
ready.
4. Fitting/Removing
Reflector
4.1
A range of reflectors is
available for the Estime
3000 flash head. To fit,
slide the neck of the
reflector over the front of
the flash head, align the
three pegs on the reflector
with the three slots in the
retaining ring, press down
and turn clockwise.
4.2
To remove the reflector
press the latch knob A
(Fig.3) in the direction of
the arrow, turn the
reflector fully anti-
clockwise and withdraw.
5.
Replacing Modelling Lamps
5.1
Always switch the Generator
‘OFF’
and remove the connector to isolate the head before replacing
fuses or bulbs.
5.2
The modelling lamp switch incorporates a neon indicator which may be used as a fault finding guide
if the modelling lamp fails to light. If the modelling lamp is not lit but the head switch is on and the
pack controls have no effect then:-
1.
First, if possible, check the operation of other heads connected to the same Generator. If these do
not work and the Generator appears to be working then check/change the Generator modelling
fuse after checking the heads for faults or broken lamps.
2.
Check that the head switch is on and that the neon is lit. If the neon is not lit then check that the
fan in the head is running. If not then check/change the Generator modelling fuse.
3.
If the fan is running and the neon is off then check/change the modelling fuse in the head.
4.
If the modelling lamp is off with the modelling switch on and the neon lit then check/change the
modelling lamp.