BUFF PAUL C. SBA Instructions

Instructions for the Paul C. Buff SBA FOLDABLE SOFTBOX STAND MOUNT ADAPTER
The SBA adapter is designed for use with all current Paul C. Buff foldable softboxes and octaboxes (FSB and
FOB models) with standard Paul C. Buff flash units (AlienBees, Einstein, X-Series, UltraZAP, Ultra, and Zeus) on
heavy-duty, 13-foot light stands (LS3900 or TS13AC) or other manufacturers' comparable stands. As the SBA adapt-
er is designed for use with Paul C. Buff flash units ONLY, we cannot make any claim for suitability with flash units
from other manufacturers, nor can we accept any liability for any damage that might be caused to such flash units.
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2
Loosen the hexagonal metal nuts on the softbox frame poles. Using the provided 7mm wrench (included
with each SBA adapter), twist left to loosen the nut on each of the four softbox frame poles.
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4
Loosen and remove these four metal nuts and their washers. Twist left with the wrench to loosen and
remove the metal nuts, then remove the round metal washers located under each nut as well. You will use the
removed nuts and washers (4 nuts and 4 washers) again in step 6.
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Begin with your foldable softbox collapsed (unassembled). Fold back
some of the exterior softbox fabric around the speedring to reveal the four
poles that make up the frame for the softbox, octabox, or stripbox. Each
pole is connected to the speedring on the interior side of the metal ring.
4 corresponding metal
nuts on the exterior side
(closeup of nut below)
Locate the four corresponding hexagonal
metal nuts on the outside of the speedring. One
nut is tightened around the threaded end of each
of the four softbox frame poles.
Note: There are also 4 larger, round thumb screws on the
outside of the speedring that hold the center ring in place.
These are NOT used to attach the SBA adapter.
metal nut
removed
Gently press the speedring down towards
the softbox, pressing until the back side of the
speedring is flush against the metal nuts on
the softbox frame poles. You should be able to
see the exposed threaded ends of these poles
on the outside of the speedring better.
washer
removed