Warnings And Safety Precautions; General Product Description - Paul C. Buff Vagabond II Quick Start Manual

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WARNING! Do not leave your Vagabond
or in use. Ensure that the system is not left near flames or on heated surfaces. As with all electric equipment, close supervision is necessary when
operating equipment near children.
WARNING! Do not operate the Vagabond
bodies of water. Do not use the system in locations where it may be pulled into water or where water (or other wet liquid) may inadvertently fall or
spill onto the system.
WARNING! Always recharge your battery after each use. The normal specified life of the B20A internal battery is 500 charge / deep-discharge
cycles. After each use, the internal battery must be recharged. It is imperative that the battery be recharged quickly after each use, as allowing a
discharged battery to sit for extended periods of time can reduce its efficiency or cause the battery to sulfate. Do not leave the battery charging unat-
tended, however. Keeping the battery charged will assure you of maximum performance and the longest lifespan for your B20A battery. However,
please note that poor charging practices can cause the battery to sulfate. Please follow the factory recommendations carefully.
WARNING! Do not connect one battery to another. When using an external auxiliary battery, be aware that connecting a charged battery to
a discharged battery can result in dangerously high current flow. Be careful with your connections, ensuring that one battery is not connected to
another as this can result in sparking, blown fuses and / or possible damage to one of the batteries.
WARNING! Do not use ungrounded power cords, power outlets or power strips. Always use three-prong, grounded power cords and three-
prong, grounded extension cords when connecting flash units / power packs to the Vagabond
pack arrives with our UPC15 15-foot, grounded power cord. The optional UPC25 25-foot power cord is a grounded cord, suitable for use as well.
Do not use power strips or outlet adaptors that defeat the third prong.
WARNING! Do not attempt to operate flash units with the modeling lamps turned on. The Vagabond
modeling lamps continuously. This will deplete the battery rapidly, cause slow recycle times and could overheat the inverter.
WARNING! Do not disassemble or attempt to repair any Vagabond
B20A Vagabond II internal battery and the PSI900GF inverter fuses, though care and caution must be taken when replacing either. Only qualified
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technicians should disassemble and service the Vagabond
Fingers and other foreign objects must never be inserted or dropped inside any of the outlets. If the system or any internal component has been
dropped or damaged, discontinue use and contact our Customer Service team.
WARNING! Do not put a continuous load higher than 300W on the inverter. Doing so may cause the unit to overheat.
The Vagabond II ABSOLUTE SATISFACTION GUARANTEE and FACTORY WARRANTY:
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The Vagabond II arrives with our 60-Day Absolute Satisfaction Guarantee. If you are not satisfied with the system for any reason, you may return
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it within 60 days for a complete refund, minus the cost of shipping.
The Vagabond II arrives with our 2-Year Factory Warranty. This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement only of units that have become
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defective under normal use as outlined in this manual. The Vagabond
is limited to the replacement of batteries that have become defective under normal use as well, and does not include the replacement of a battery
that has become exhausted based on use or lack of appropriate charging. Take care to follow all of the instructions within this manual to ensure
proper use and to get the most life out of your battery.
Please note that the Vagabond
claim for suitability with products from other manufacturers, nor can we accept any liability for any damage that might be caused to such equipment.
We will, however, warranty the VII itself as well as any Paul C. Buff, Inc.
Should you have any questions, need any assistance, or require guarantee or warranty service, please contact our Customer Service team. We're
here Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm, CT. Please call us on our Toll Free (1-800-443-5542) or local (615-383-3982) customer
service lines and we'll be happy to assist you.
The Vagabond TM II GENERAL PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
The Vagabond II provides portable, battery power for photographic flash units manufactured by Paul C. Buff, Inc.
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flash units (the Ultra, the ZAP, the UltraZAP and the X-Series), the AlienBees
ringflash) the Zeus power packs (Z1250 and Z2500) and any future Paul C. Buff, Inc.
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power inverter, conveniently packaged in a travel-friendly carrying bag. The system gives you the ability to power Paul C. Buff, Inc.
/ power packs (units that normally require AC power line connection) in the field or on location where a suitable power source is unavailable or
unreliable.
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II WARNINGS and SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
II system unattended. Never leave the Vagabond
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II in or around water. Never operate your Vagabond
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II Portable Power System is designed specifically for powering Paul C. Buff, Inc.
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II components. The only items that you may replace yourself are the
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II internal components as incorrect disassembly can create an electric shock hazard.
II internal B20A battery has a 1-Year Factory Warranty. The battery warranty
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equipment it powers (within its respective warranty period).
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flash units (the B400, B800 and B1600 flash units and the ABR800
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products. The system includes an internal battery and a
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II system unattended when it is turned on and/
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II system in the rain or in close proximity to
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II system. Each Paul C. Buff, Inc.
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II system is not designed to operate
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products. We cannot make any
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flash unit / power
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flash units
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