Setup uSaGe
CAUTION
Failure to read & follow the bullet points below may potentially
void Westcott’s 1-year Limited Warranty.
• Failure to use the supplied silver metal locking ring could result in
permanent damage to the uLite bulb and softbox.
DO NOT
use
the uLite Softbox without the installation of the locking ring.
• Manufacturer service only. do not alter fixture or power cord.
• Please use extreme caution around children and pets until all
lamps are cool.
• Always use the supplied front diffusion panel during use.
• Always make sure power is off and the power cord is
unplugged before removing or inserting a lamp.
• always disconnect uLite when not in use and allow to cool
before collapsing, storing and/or changing lamps.
• avoid electrical Shock: Never insert any metal objects into the
uLite socket. Never use near water.
• always use grounded power outlets. 120 volt/maximum
wattage is 500-watts.
• Fluorescent lamps contain mercury. Manage in accordance
with disposal laws. See: www.lamprecycle.org
5
Ensure the unit is not plugged into any power
receptacle.
Locate the lamp and screw it into
the uLite light socket.
6
Locate the white front diffusion panel for the
softbox. Secure this panel to the front of the
softbox using the hook and loop tape.
8
repeat all steps above for any remaining uLite.
Setting up the uLite
1
Locate one 6.5' light stand. Loosen the knob
located directly at the
base of the light stand
legs. apply pressure by
pushing downwards
to the base of the light
stand legs. the legs will
extend outward. When
the center of the light
stand is approximately 1" off of
the floor, tighten down the knob.
using the three remaining knobs
located on your light stand,
adjust the height accordingly.
2
Locate the uLite and
the softbox. attach
the softbox to the uLite
by inserting the uLite
rods into the softbox
pockets.
CAUTION:
Make
sure the heat vent is
located towards the
top of the uLite. this
will prevent overheating of the softbox and uLite.
Once attached, open the softbox by pushing
the round center runner towards and around
the lamp socket until it’s seated flush. Once
completely open, the softbox will take shape.
3
Once the round black
runner is seated flat
at the base of the light
socket, install the
supplied silver metal
locking ring by rotating
clockwise on socket.
4
Loosen the tightening
knob on the uLite’s
tilting bracket. then
place the bracket onto
the top stud of the light
stand. tighten knob to
lock into place.
7
connect the power
cord to a grounded
electrical 120v outlet.
turn the light ON/OFF
using the switch located
on the power cord.
Collapsing the uLite Softbox
1
Power OFF and unplug your uLite.
2
cooling your lamps: allow 20 minutes for
Photoflood. allow 5-7 minutes for Fluorescents.
3
unscrew the metal locking ring. Locate the
round center runner and pull towards you,
allowing the softbox to naturally collapse.
Removing the uLite Softbox
1
complete all steps for “collapsing your Softbox”.
2
Locate the thumb screws
and turn counterclockwise
until the softbox is released
from the main light fixture.
3
to re-attach, simply line up
the screw holes with the
thumb screws and tighten
until securely fastened.
Shown using square softbox
Shown using square softbox