User manual BOWENS RINGFLASH PRO

[. . . ] In order to obtain the full benefit from your purchase please take a few moments to familiarise yourself with this user manual. Thank you, Bowens International Ltd. PRODUCT OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION D B F SAFETY INFORMATION G Please take time to read through and follow these safety instructions: ALWAYS be careful of and avoid placing the Ringflash Pro cable where it can be tripped over. switch the pack on AFTER the Ringflash Pro has been connected. [. . . ] Can be used with light stand or camera stand. Incorporates handle for portable hand held use. The cut out will only stop the Ringflash Pro from flashing. If this occurs it is advised to turn off the modelling and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Do not turn off the pack as the Ringflash Pro fans will aid and speed up the cooling process. ITEMS PROVIDED IN CARTON 1. ) 3. ) Ringflash Pro Camera Mount Thread 2. ) 4. ) Camera Bracket 12 x Modelling Lamps (Includes 10 plus 2 spare) Clear Protective Glass Cover Brass Spigot 5. ) 7. ) 9. ) Flash Tube Frosted Protective Glass Cover 2 x Blanking Plugs 6. ) 8. ) 1 2 MOUNTING RINGFLASH PRO TO LIGHT STAND FLASHTUBE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE STEP 1. ) STEP 2. ) Mount the Camera Bracket to the selected support system as shown in fig. Once the Ringflash Pro is mounted onto the selected support system, simply tighten the mount screw as shown in fig. STEP 1. ) AFTER USE DO NOT TOUCH THE FLASHTUBE ASSEMBLY FOR THIRTY MINUTES DUE TO EXTREME HEAT Ensure that the Ringflash Pro is switched off and disconnected from the mains supply and wait for thirty minutes to allow to cool down before touching / removing the flashtube. Before removing the flashtube assembly from the Ringflash Pro first remove the front protective glass cover (before removing check the glass has cooled sufficiently to touch). Once the glass cover has been removed take out the two modelling lamps next to the trigger wire tab and then unwind the trigger wire from the tab as shown in fig. It is recommended to remove the two modelling lamps next to the trigger wire tab to allow more room to when unwinding the trigger wire and so not to damage the lamps. To remove the flashtube assembly hold gently on both sides and pull away evenly from the Ringflash Pro as shown in fig. To replace the flashtube assembly, simply place all four support legs into the correct fittings and gently push back in ensuring all four legs are placed back in evenly and secured by fully inserting into the flashtube leg connections. Always replace with the correct flashtube assembly. STEP 2. ) STEP 3. ) fig. 1 fig. 2 MOUNTING RINGFLASH PRO TO CAMERA STAND STEP 1. ) To mount the Ringflash Pro to a camera stand, first place the brass spigot on top of the camera plate and fasten to the camera mounting thread as shown in fig. Next place the Ringflash Pro camera bracket on top of the brass spigot and lock in place by tightening the thumb screw as shown in fig. 4. Attach the Ringflash Pro to the camera bracket as shown in fig. 5 and secure in place using the thumb screws provided. [. . . ] Switch the pack `on' and `test' flash the Ringflash Pro to ensure operational. After use always make sure that the Ringflash Pro has adequate time to cool down. To remove the plug make sure all power to the Ringflash Pro is switched `off', press the spring latch away from the plug and lift from the cable entry end (as shown in fig. 12). OPERATION Part Number (230V) Part Number (117V) Maximum Power Flash Duration (Maximum) Flash Duration (Minimum) Guide Number @ 3000Ws with 50º Keylite Reflector Flashtube Assembly Modelling Lamp (117V) Modelling Lamp (230V) Cable Length Dimensions Aperture Weight (inc. [. . . ]