User manual BOWENS UNILITE

[. . . ] BW3370 BW3375 BW3390 BW3395 (all models include lamps) UNILITE UNILITE UNILITE+ UNILITE+ (230V) (117V) (230V) (117V) Spare/Replacement Lamps BW3377 BW3372 BW3391 BW3396 100W 100W 200W 200W LAMP LAMP LAMP LAMP (230V) (117V) (230V) (117V) UNILITE & UNILITEPLUS+ USER GUIDE BWL-0385/2 (07/06) BOWENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 355 Old Road Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 3RH Tel: +44 (0)1255 422807 Fax: +44 (0)1255 436342 www. bowens. co. uk Due to our policy of constant product improvement, Bowens International Ltd reserves the right to change equipment specifications at any time and without notice. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Contents Dear Valued Customer, Introduction Welcome to the world-wide family of Bowens equipment users, and congratulations on selecting the unilite. The unilite has been designed to the same high standards that has become synonymous with the Bowens brand. [. . . ] Protect from heavy, sharp or hot objects. · Damaged cables must be replaced immediately. · A fire hazard exists if lamps other than those specified are used. Operation Select a stand or system to support the weight and dimensions to ensure stable operation of the unit. Ensure that the mounting bracket screw is fully tightened. The angle of the head may be set using the locking handle, always support the unit before releasing the handle and never force adjustment without releasing the handle. Use the mains lead supplied by your Bowens dealer to connect to a suitable mains supply 220/240V 50/60Hz or 110/130V 50/60Hz. Note: light output will improve after the lamp has been switched on for a few minutes. General Features The Bowens unilite is a continuous light source employing a lightweight reflective canopy. The unit is supplied with a daylight 6400K lamp suitable for video studios or digital photography. The light output from the Uni-Lite can be softened when required using the supplied fabric diffuser. 2 www. bowens. co. uk Features Include: · 100W compact fluorescent lamp, equivalent to a 500W incandescent lamp. · Adjustable mounting bracket to fit 16mm spigot for stand or overhead mounting. www. bowens. co. uk 3 How To Assemble: unilite unilite Specifications Maximum Power Lamp (230V) BW3377 Lamp (117V) BW3372 STEP 1 - Firstly secure the unilite to your stand or support system and put the canopy over the head as shown above. STEP 2 - To attach the canopy to unilite use the rods provided. To secure the rods first insert through corner tabs as detailed in the picture above. STEP 3 - Next, ensure that the rods are inserted through the retaining loops inside canopy while making sure the rods are secure inside the unit. 100W 100W Compact Fluorescent (6400K) 100W Compact Fluorescent (6400K) Supply Voltage 220-240V 50/60Hz (BW3370) 110-130V 50/60Hz (BW3375) Fuse 3. 15A (F) 20mm HRC Dimensions (including bracket & canopy) 460mm - 18" (h) 460mm - 18" (w) 340mm - 13. 5" (d) Weight 1. 45Kg / 3. 2lb STEP 4 - Repeat steps 2 & 3 for all four rods until your unilite appears the same as the picture shown above. STEP 5 - Next hold on to a corner tab and the rod and pull the corner tab over the rod. [. . . ] Repeat for all four of the corners. STEP 6 - Once all four corner tabs are secured over the rods your unilite should appear as shown in the picture above. PERFORMANCE Illuminance (Lux) @1m without diffuser with diffuser @2m @3m 2700 700 330 1250 330 150 STEP 7 - Next, gently screw the lamp into the unilite making sure to hold onto the base of the lamp and not the glass. STEP 8 Once your canopy and lamp have been assembled your unilite should appear as shown above. STEP 9 - For additional lighting control a fabric diffuser has been included to soften light output. To use simply attach using the velcro corners to secure to canopy. 6 www. bowens. co. uk www. bowens. co. uk 7 [. . . ]