Safety Instructions - Profoto ProDaylight 200Air User Manual

Safety instructions

SAfETy PrEcAUTioNS!
Read and follow all safety instructions below carefully to avoid injuries or damages! Make sure that
Profoto Safety Instructions is always accompanied the equipment! Profoto products are intended for
professional use! The equipment is only intended for indoor photographic or filming 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 use the equipment in ambient temperature higher than +35 °C (+95 °F).
Do not expose the equipment to dripping or splashing. Do not place any objects filled with liquids 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 equipment from other
brands. Only use ballast, lamps and light shaping tools as specified by Profoto. Do not use lamp without
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supplied protective glass covers or protective grids. Do not stare directly at lamp while in operation.
Minimum distance to flammable surfaces is 400 cm in front of the lamp. Limit exposure in front of the
lamp if used at close distances. Glass covers shall be changed if they have become visibly damaged to
such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired, for example by cracks or deep scratches. Lamps shall
be changed if they are damaged or thermally deformed. When placing a lamp into the holder ensure not
to touch the bulb with bare hands. Equipment must only be serviced, modified or repaired by authorized
and competent service personnel!
WArNiNG – Electrical Shock – High Voltage!
The equipment shall always be connected to grounded mains power supply outlet! Only use Profoto
extension cables and mains cables! Do not open or disassemble ballast or lamp head! Equipment operates
with high voltage. Disconnect lamp head cable between ballast and lamp head when changing bulb!
caution – Burn Hazard – Hot Parts!
Do not touch hot parts with bare fingers! Bulb, protective glass cover and certain metal parts emit strong
heat when used! Reflector parts may reach a temperature of +200 °C (+392 °F). When the lamp has been
in use, wait 10 minutes before removing the protective glass cover. Do not point lamp too close to persons.
All lamps may on rare occasions explode and throw out hot particles!
NoTicE – Equipment overheating risk
Remove transport cap from lamp head before use! Do not obstruct ventilation by placing filters, diffusing
materials, etc. over inlets and outlets of the equipment ventilation or directly over protective glass cover.
Note about rf!
This equipment makes use of the radio spectrum and emits radio frequency energy. Proper care should
be taken when the device is integrated in systems. Make sure that all specifications within this document
are followed, especially those concerning operating temperature and supply voltage range. Make sure the
device is operated according to local regulations. The frequency spectrum this device is using is shared
with other users. Interference can not be ruled out.
final Disposal
Equipment contains electrical and electronic components that could be harmful to the environment.
Equipment may be returned to Profoto distributors free of charge for recycling according to WEEE.
Follow local legal requirements for separate disposal of waste, for instance WEEE directive for
electrical and electronic equipment on the European market, when product life has ended!
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