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Safety Instructions
Electrical Safety
Precautions
Environmental Safety
XMS
XMS
- Display
Quick Start Guide
Functions Overview
Reflector Removal and
Mounting Umbrella Mounting
Power
Charging
Stable Color Temperatur Funct.
Sync Options
Wireless Sync
Photocell
High-Speed Sync
Wired Sync
Flash Modes
M
Multi
Wireless Flash Shooting
Flash Modes and Modeling
Advanced Menu
Protection, Errors and Updates
Error Codes
Specifications
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Safety lnstructions
Electrical Safety
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This unit should only be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earth
connection or to a suitably protected battery/mains inverter.
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Only use Bowens mains cables or extension cables.
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The mains cable and plug is regarded as an emergency disconnect device and should
always be readily accessible so that it can be quickly removed.
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Do not open or disassemble the unit as it operates with a high voltage and contains
capacitors that can remain electrically charged for a considerable time after the
unit is turned off or is disconnected from the mains.
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Always disconnect the unit from the mains and avoid touching the flash tube or
modelling LED when changing reflectors or fitting an umbrella.
Precautions
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Always study and understand this user guide and accompanying safety instruction s before
using this unit.
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Make sure that the Bowens lnstruction and Safety lnstructions always accompany this unit.
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Bowens products are intended for professional photographic use only and should not be
used
for any other purpose.
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Always remove the protective cap from the unit before use.
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not point the unit too close to persons or use the unit without the supplied protective
glass dome.
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Do not use the unit if the glass dome has become visibly damaged to such an extent that
its effectiveness is impaired. e.g. cracks or deep scratches.
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Do not touch any hol parts with bare fingers. The glass dome, modelling LED, flash tube
and certain metal parts can become very hot. Allow the unit to cool before touching
any user changeable parts.
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Equipment should only be serviced, modified or repaired by authorised and
competent
service personnel.
Environmental Safety
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not place or use the unit where it could be exposed to moisture, dripping, splashing,
extreme electromagnetic fields or in areas with flammable liquids, gases or dust.
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not expose the unit to rapid temperature changes in humid conditions as this can
lead to internal condensation.
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When transporting the unit between cold and warm conditions always allow the unit to
acclimatise for at least two hours before connecting to the mains.
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Do not obstruct the ventilation slots in any way with filters, diffusing materials, etc.
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not place any form of material over or close to the glass dome, modeling lamp or
flash tube.
Radio Frequency - This equipment makes use of the radio spectrum for triggering and
remote control and therefore receives and emits radio frequency energy. Ensure that all
specification s within this document are followed, especially those concerning operating
temperature and supply voltage range. Make sure that the unit is operated according to
local regulations. The frequency spectrum that this unit uses is shared with other users so
interference either with this unit or with other users is possible.
Final Disposal - This unit contains electrical and electronic components that could be
harmful to the environment . Fellow local legal requirements for disposal of waste, for
instance WEEE directive for electrical and electronic equipment an the European market
at the end of the product life.
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