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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Despite the measures that have been taken to make electronic flash equipment safe, it
must be recognized that high voltages and high temperatures do exist within the power
supply / lighting unit. Certain precautions must be observed in handling the unit. Contact
with internal high voltage may result in severe injury or death.
1.
Before installing or removing the flashtube and modeling lamp, be sure this
appliance is turned off, cooled and unplugged from AC power source.
2.
Do not touch the glass tubes with bare hands, as normal body oils will shorten the
bulb’s life. Always use a clean cloth or wear gloves to protect your hand from glass
breakage and heat.
3.
Do not defeat the purpose to the three-wire line cord by disconnecting the ground.
Connect to properly functioning and grounded 3-pin receptacles only. If you are
using an extension cord, be sure the cord has an equivalent or greater rating and has
a ground.
4.
Do not insert a screwdriver or other metal objects into the flashtube socket area or
vents. Contact with high voltage may result.
5.
Do not operate this appliance with a frayed or damaged line cord. When replacing
or using the unit with an extension cable, be sure the cable has an equivalent or
greater rating and is a properly connected 3-wire grounded cable.
6.
Do not attempt to use this appliance if it has been dropped or damaged, until a
qualified service person has serviced it.
7.
Do not operate the unit with a damaged or broken flashtube or modeling lamp. Do
not use flashtubes with broken, cracked or missing glass envelopes. To prevent
damage always use Photogenic specified replacements for the flashtubes and
modeling lamps.
8.
Perform no internal service work on this unit. Refer all such service to a qualified
service person or return to the factory. This will provide you safety and
continuation of your warranty.
9.
Do not operate when water is present and from extreme temperature shifts. If the
unit is stored in hot or below freezing temperatures, allow at least one hour at room
temperatures before using.
PREPARATION AND BASICS
Unpacking and Setup:
Unpack all units carefully to remove all parts from the carton(s). Do not discard or
destroy the packing material until the equipment has been inspected, assembled, and all
parts accounted for.
After unpacking, all parts should be examined for any damage, which may have been
caused by rough handling during shipment. If any damage is detected, contact the
delivering carrier at once. Claim for damage should be made to the delivering carrier
before destroying packing cartons.
To set up the unit, first mount and secure it on a suitable stand. The PowerLight stand
adapter allows the unit to be mounted on a stand with a 3/8” to 5/8” post. Be sure to use
a stand that is stable and will not tip easily.
