User manual BOWENS ESPRIT 1500

[. . . ] General Welcome to the world-wide family of Bowens flash equipment users, and congratulations on selecting the Esprit 2 500. The Esprit 2 500 has been designed using the latest technology, to produce a unit that is very simple to operate, small in size and weight, yet has a powerful output. Safety Notes · The Esprit 2 500 must not be used in an environment where moisture or flammable vapour is likely to come in contact with the unit. · A fire hazard exists if flammable materials are placed in close proximity to either the flashtube or modelling bulb when the unit is in use. [. . . ] Disconnect the supply before changing the fuse. Never replace with a fuse of a different rating. A spare 5A fuse is fitted in the fuse holder. · Switch off and disconnect supply before changing fuse, modelling bulb or flashtube. · Do not restrict slots in case when in use. · Care must be exercised when handling equipment that has been in use. The reflector and front end of the unit can become Very Hot. · Due to the high voltage / high energy used in Esprit 2 500, all servicing must be carried out by an authorised Service Centre. Contents Of Carton · Esprit 2 500 230V with flashtube · Sync. Fitting the Modelling Lamp · Switch off and disconnect from supply. Screw modelling lamp into ES lampholder in the centre of the reflector. This enables the photographer to see from the camera position that all Esprit 2 units in use have fired. With the switch set to `Continuous' the modelling lamp stays on all the time. The modelling light may be varied in ratio with the flash power output by aligning the modelling Knob (Fig. 2. 6) with that of the flash control (Fig. 2. 4). 1) · The modelling and flash circuitry is protected by a single 5 amp (F) 20mm fuse mounted on the rear panel. Never replace the fuse with one of a different rating. As the fuse may blow when the modelling lamp fails always check the fuse when replacing the bulb. A spare fuse is supplied in the fuse holder. Always switch OFF the Esprit 2 unit before changing the bulb or fuse. Audible `Ready' Confirmation · Set the Sounder Switch (Fig. 1. 7) to `ON' to give a short beep when the unit comes to ready, to provide an audible `Ready' confirmation. 13. Fitting / Removing A Reflector · A range of reflectors is available for the Esprit 2 500 unit. To fit, slide the neck of the reflector over the front of the unit. [. . . ] To fit, slide the neck of the reflector over the front of the unit. Align the three pegs on the reflector with the three slots in the retaining ring. · To remove reflector, press Latch Knob (Fig. 2. 1), turn the reflector fully anti-clockwise and withdraw. [. . . ]