Bresser FM Series Instruction Manual page 11

About this Instruction Manual
These operating instructions are to be considered a
component of the device. Please read the safety
instructions and the operating instructions carefully before use.
Keep these instructions for renewed use at a later date. When
the device is sold or given to someone else, the instruction
manual must be provided to the new owner/user of the product.
Intended Use
This product is intended only for private use.
It was developed as an electronic accessory to be connected to
and operated with only those devices described in this manual,
which are intended only for private use.
The device is intended only for indoor use.
General Warnings
CHOKING HAZARD!
Keep packaging material, like plastic bags and rubber bands,
out of the reach of children, as these materials pose a choking
hazard.
DANGER OF BLINDNESS!
Make sure people and animals keep a distance of at least
2.5 m from the flash and do not stare into the flash. Never
trigger a flash directly in front of or near to the eyes of humans
and animals. There is a DANGER OF BLINDNESS by retinal
damage!
RISK of BURNS!
Never touch parts of the device during operation or until it has
sufficiently cooled down (about 45 min. after switching off)!
RISK of BODILY INJURY!
Always handle flash tubes and lamps with special care. Pieces
of glass may cause serious or fatal injury to eyes and skin!
RISK of ELECTRIC SHOCK!
This device contains electronic components that operate via
a power source (power supply). Children should only use
the device under adult supervision. Only use the device as
described in the manual; otherwise, you run the risk of an
electric shock!
This device contains electronic components that operate via
a power source (power supply and/or batteries). Children
should only use the device under adult supervision. Only use
the device as described in the manual; otherwise, you run the
risk of an electric shock.
Always pull on the plug to separate the device from the power
supply. Never pull on the cable.
Never bend, pinch or pull the power and connecting cables,
extensions and adapters. Protect the cables from sharp edges
and heat.
Before operating, check the device, cables and connections
for damage. Never use a damaged unit or a unit with damaged
power cables. Damaged parts must be exchanged immediately
by an authorised service centre.
Disconnect the device from the power supply by pulling the
power plug when it is not used. In case of longer interruption
of operation and before starting any work on maintenance and
cleaning.
Discharge the device before starting work on maintenance and
cleaning.
Only use the device in complete dry environment and do not
touch it with wet or moist parts of your body.
Never use the device with defective or damaged components
(e.g. housing, cable, lamp, etc.)
RISK of FIRE/EXPLOSION!
Use only the supplied power adapter. Do not short-circuit the
device or throw them into a fire. Excessive heat or improper
handling could trigger a short-circuit, a fire or an explosion.
Protect the device from severe shocks!
FIRE RISK!
Due to extreme heat development of some components of up
to 250° C there is an acute FIRE HAZARD!
Keep children and animals away from the device! They could
overturn the device.
Make sure that no one can trip over the connection cables of
the device. The device could be overturned.
Never turn on the device with its protection cap fitted.
Never cover the ventilation slots or cooling fins of the device
while using it or as long as it has not sufficiently cooled down!
Keep flammable materials away from the device!
NOTE!
Do not disassemble the device. In the event of a defect, please
contact your dealer. The dealer will contact the Service Centre
and can send the device in to be repaired, if necessary.
Perform all cleaning and maintenance work at the device only
as described in the instruction manual.
Only use accessories and spare parts for this device as listed
in the technical data..
Never touch flash tubes or lamps with bare hands! Use clean
cotton gloves or a clean cloth when inserting or suspending
them.
Scope of delivery (Fig. 1)
Studio flash (A), protection cap (B), flash tube (pre-installed)
(C), sync cord (D), power cord (E), spare fuse (F), SMD LED
(pre-installed), instruction manual
The high quality studio flashes of the BRESSER FM series
were designed for studio photography. They impress with high
stability and reliability and therefore meet the needs of any
photographer. The flashes are available in various performance
classes. In addition, a variety of suitable accessories are
available to meet specific lighting requirements
Features of the high speed continous
flashes of the BRESSER FM series
1. High speed flash lamps, available with a power of 300Ws,
400Ws, 500Ws, 600Ws, 800Ws, 1000Ws
2. Flash speeds: 5x/sec., 10x/sec., or 15x/sec.
3. Recharge time: 0.1 to 1.0 sec.; short flash duration up to
1/10,000 sec. for impressive stills and flowing photography
4. Precise flash power settings from 1/1 to 1/64 over 7 f-stop
values; 1/10 energy variable; guide number (GN) +/- 0.1;
standard color temperature: 5,600 K (+/- 200 K)
5. modeling lamp with white LED light (brightness equivalent to
a 150W modeling lamp) and digital dimmer (PWM); energy-
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