General Warnings - Bresser BR Series Instruction Manual

GENERAL WARNINGS

RISK OF PHYSICAL INJURY!
• Do not use in the presence of small children or animals!
Store out of reach of small children and animals!
• Never touch device parts during operation or before they
have cooled down completely (approx. 45 minutes after
switching off)!
DANGER OF AN ELECTRIC SHOCK!
This device contains electronic parts that are powered by a
power source (mains connection). Use only as described in
the instructions. Failure to follow the instructions may pose a
RISK of ELECTRIC SHOCK!
• Only operate the device in a completely dry environment
and do not touch the device with wet or damp body parts.
• Never bend, squeeze or tug power and connection cables,
extensions and connectors. Protect cables from sharp edges
and heat.
• Check the device, cables and connections for damage before
use.
• Do not use the device if is damaged or contains damaged
live parts! Damaged parts must be replaced immediately by
an authorized service centre.
RISK OF GLARE!
• Ensure that people and animals do not look into the light. The
high luminosity can cause glare to the eyes and afterimages.
This impairment of vision can lead to accidents.
DANGER OF PROPERTY DAMAGE!
• Always place the device so that it cannot tip over, and ensure
that it is stored in a safe place.
• Make sure that nobody can trip over the device's connection
cable. The device could be knocked over.
• The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage to property
caused by improper or insufficiently safe installation!
• Only use the recommended power supply unit!
• The manufacturer accepts no liability for electrical damage
caused by the use of an unsuitable power supply unit!
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD!
• Keep children and animals away from the device! They could
knock the device over.
• Make sure that nobody can trip over the connection cable.
The device could be knocked over.
• Do not expose the device to high temperatures!
• Do not short-circuit the device or throw it into a fire! Excessive
heat and improper handling can cause short circuits, fires
and even explosions!
• Never cover the ventilation slots or cooling fins of the device
during operation or until it has cooled down completely!
• Only use the recommended power supply unit!
IMPORTANT!
• Do not disassemble the device! In case of a defect, contact
your dealer. The dealer will contact the service centre and
send the device for repair if necessary.
• When the device is not in use, during longer interruptions
to operation, and before maintenance and cleaning work,
disconnect the power supply by pulling out the mains plug.
• Place the device so that it can be disconnected from the
power supply at any time. The socket outlet should always
be close to the device and easily accessible, as the plug on
the mains cable is used to disconnect the device from the
mains supply.
• To disconnect the device from the mains, always pull the
mains plug and never the cable!
• Do not expose the device to excessive vibrations or heat!
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Softbox cover (A), mounting struts (4x) (B), daylight with
power cable (C), diffuser cloth (D), lamps (4x) (E), lamp stand
(F)
NOTE:
The package contents refer to the standard version of the
daylight lamp, which is equipped with four lamp sockets, two
rear light switches and a softbox system.
Depending on the model/set purchased, the number of light
sockets (1, 2, 4 or 5) and light switches (1, 2 or 3) may vary.
Please refer to the diagrams in Fig. 2a.
Special accessories may also be included, for which separate
operating instructions may apply.
OVERVIEW OF PARTS
1. Lamp housing
2. Lamp socket (4x)
3. Wing screw (tilting joint)
4. Tilting joint
5. Light switch (2x)
6. Openings for the strut connection (4x)
7. Ventilation slots
8. Fuse compartment
9. Wing screw with screw on the stand connection
10. Opening for stand connection
11. Power cable
12. Power plug
ASSEMBLY
(Fig. 3, I - VI)
STEP I
Insert the graduated ends (B1) of the mounting struts (B) into
the openings (6) on the lamp housing (1).
STEP II
1. Place the softbox cover (A) with the round opening over the
lamp housing (1) and the protruding mounting struts (B),
working from behind.
NOTE:
When attaching the softbox cover, make sure that the side
with the silver coating is facing inwards (see Fig. II).
2. Slide the rounded ends (B2) of the mounting struts (B) into
the corner tabs (X) on the softbox cover (A).
STEP III
Screw the lamps (E) into the lamp sockets (2). As soon as you
feel a slight resistance, the lamp is screwed in tightly enough.
CAUTION! Screw the lamps in carefully and not too tightly.
The lamp may be damaged if it is screwed in too tightly!
Only use lamps of the type specified in these operating
instructions (see "Technical Data")!
STEP IV
1. Place the diffuser cloth (D) over the softbox, working from
the front.
2. Fasten the cloth to the side of the softbox using the hook-
and-loop fastener (Y).
STEP V
1. Loosen the wing screw (Z) on the stand.
2. Pull the stand legs (T) out as far as they will go and tighten
the wing screw again.
STEP VI
1. Turn the wing screw (9) on the stand connection anti-
clockwise to loosen the screw far enough to expose the
opening on the stand connection (10).
(Fig. 1 + 3)
(Fig. 2)