Electrical Safety; Precautions; Environmental Safety; Radio Frequency - Bowens XMT Series User Manual

Safety Instructions
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Electrical Safety

• Do not open or disassemble the unit as it operates with a high voltage and contains capacitors that can remain
electrically charged for a considerable time after the unit is turned off or is disconnected from the mains.
• Always disconnect the unit from the power supply and avoid touching the flashtube or modelling lamp when changing
reflectors or fitting an umbrella.

Precautions

• Always study and understand this user guide and accompanying safety instructions before using this unit.
• Make sure that the Bowens Instruction and Safety Instructions always accompany this unit.
• Bowens products are intended for professional photographic use only and should not be used for any other
purpose.
• Always remove the protective cap from the unit before use.
• Do not point the unit too close to persons or use the unit without the supplied protective glass dome.
• Do not use the unit if the glass dome has become visibly damaged to such an extent that its effectiveness is
impaired. e.g. cracks or deep scratches.
• Do not use the modelling lamp if it is damaged or deformed.
• When replacing a modelling lamp avoid touching the bulb with bare hands, use a clean tissue or cloth.
• Do not touch any hot parts with bare fingers. The glass dome, modelling lamp, flash tube and certain metal parts
can become very hot. Allow the unit to cool before touching any user changeable parts.
• Ensure that the modelling lamp voltage and power rating corresponds with that in the user guide specification. A
lamp with a lower rated power may be safely used but the voltage must always be correct for the power supply
being used.
• Equipment should only be serviced, modified or repaired by authorised and competent service personnel.

Environmental Safety

• Do not place or use the unit where it could be exposed to moisture, dripping, splashing, extreme electromagnetic
fields or in areas with flammable liquids, gases or dust.
• Do not expose the unit to rapid temperature changes in humid conditions as this can lead to internal condensation.
• When transporting the unit between cold and warm conditions always allow the unit to acclimatise for at least two
hours before connecting to the mains.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation slots in any way with filters, diffusing materials, etc.
• Do not place any form of material over or close to the glass dome, modelling lamp or flash tube.
Radio Frequency - This equipment makes use of the radio spectrum for triggering and remote control and therefore
receives and emits radio frequency energy. Ensure that all specifications within this document are followed, especially
those concerning operating temperature and supply voltage range. Make sure that the unit is operated according to
local regulations. The frequency spectrum that this unit uses is shared with other users so interference either with this
unit or with other users is possible.
Final Disposal - This unit contains electrical and electronic components that could be harmful to the environment.
Follow local legal requirements for disposal of waste, for instance WEEE directive for electrical and electronic
equipment on the European market at the end of the product life.