Before you start !
• Keep flash units out of reach whenever possible.
• Switch off when not in use and disconnect flashheads.
• Do not use in restricted areas (like hospitals, etc.)
• Do not use near flammable/explosive material.
• It must be protected from dripping water and from extremely dusty conditions
• The unit must ALWAYS be plugged into an EARTHED electrical socket.
• This equipment should be used only in a dry environment
• If the unit has been exposed to very cold conditions, sudden exposure to warm or humid air
may cause condensation => the unit should acclimate for some time to prevent condensa-
tion.
• There is high voltage and can be high currents, so please apply all the usual safety precau-
tions when handling the unit, changing fuses, modelling lamps etc.
• Do not open the unit. In the event of damage or apparent failure, contact a repair service or
any Elinchrom agent or email: Elinchrom@Elinchrom.ch
• Always switch off the unit before connecting or disconnecting flashheads
• Check always if flashhead connections are plugged in and locked correctly
Flash Tubes and Modelling lamps
• Flash tubes and modelling lamps in use are very hot!
• Never touch a flash tube or lamp before the unit cooled down and is disconnected from the
mains.
• Do not fire flashes from short distance (less than 1m) directed to a person and avoid looking
into the flashlight!
• Keep generally distance to operating units.
• Always switch off the unit before connecting or disconnecting flashheads!
• The head connector must always be locked correctly before any use.
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• Never store liquids or drinks on the power pack panel or closed to the unit!
• Flash systems store electrical energy in capacitors by applying high voltage.
• For your safety, never open or disassemble your flashes.
• Only an authorised service engineer should open or attempt to repair the units.
• Internal defect charge capacitors may explode whilst the unit is in use, neve
switch on a not proper working flash unit.
User Safety Information
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