General Safety Instructions - Profoto A10 User Manual

General safety instructions

Safety Precautions!
Do not operate the equipment before studying the instruction manual and these safety instructions.
Make sure that Profoto Safety Instructions is always accompanied the equipment! Profoto products
are intended for indoor conditions use. Do not place or use the equipment where it can be exposed to
moisture, extreme electromagnetic fields, or in areas with flammable gases or dust! Do not expose the
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equipment to dripping or splashing. Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on or
near the equipment. Do not expose the equipment to hasty temperature changes in humid conditions
as this could lead to condensation water in the unit. Do not connect this equipment to flash equipment
from other brands. Front lens shall be changed if it has become visibly damaged to such an extent that
their effectiveness is impaired, for example by cracks or deep scratches. Equipment must only be
serviced, modified or repaired by authorized and competent service personnel
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WARNING – Electrical Shock Hazard – High Voltage!
Do not open or disassemble flashes, generators or lamp heads! Equipment operates with high
voltage. Generator capacitors are electrically charged for a considerable length of time after being
turned off, even with the battery removed. Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not
be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire, or the like.
Caution – Burn Hazard – Hot Parts!
If front lens cracks, it must be replaced before re-use of the equipment. Do not touch front lens
during operation it may reach high temperature.
Note about RF!
This equipment makes use of the radio spectrum and emits radio frequency energy. Make sure the
device is operated according to local regulations. The frequency spectrum this device is using is
shared with other users. Interference cannot be ruled out. Due to varying regulations and limits on
radio transmissions Profoto' s A10 has a power output setting. Some countries does not allow use
of the full power mode P0, please refer to your country specific section in the user guide to see the
maximum allowed power setting allowed by national regulations. Please note that reducing the
power output will affect the range of the device. Regulations change from time to time, so please
make sure you are using the latest firmware and instructions to ensure compliance with rules and
regulations. These can be downloaded free from profoto.com.
Laser radiation
LASER PRODUCT
IEC 60825-1, Edition 2.0 (2007-03). Wavelength at room temperature: 660 nm. Power through 7
mm aperture at 100 mm distance in front of the exit window of the autofocus assist unit at room
temperature: < 300 µW. Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant
to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.
Caution: Do not remove, disassemble or manipulate the laser auto focus assist light. Failure to
comply with this caution might lead to possible exposure to hazardous laser radiation.
Final Disposal
When the product reach end of service, do not dispose of it with your other household waste.
Equipment contains battery, electrical and electronic components that could be harmful to the
environment. Equipment may be returned to Profoto distributors free of charge for recycling. Follow
local legislation for disposal of batteries, electrical and electronic components, respectively.
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