Hedler C 12 silent User manual
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Handmade in Germany
Thank you for chosing a Hedler light unit and your con dence in the Hedler light system.
Please, read the following technical informations carefully before using the light unit.
Codes are given in <Brackets>.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Hedler C-light units are designed for demanding use and offer high, reliable performance. They are hand assembled, applying precision
methods. Only rst-rate material and parts are used and each light unit is tested individually at the end of the assembly process.
The housing with a 3/8” mounting socket consists of high quality plastic and measures 135 x 130 x 100 mm. The re ector is covered by a
protectivley rimmed Boro oat™ safety glass, held in place by four thumbscrews, which also serve for attaching accessories.
In order to satisfy all requirements of practical application, the HEDLER C 12 silent are offered in different models.
HEDLER C 12 silent
Designed for sound recording, the C 12 silent may be used with either one tungsten halogen bulb of 1000 Watts, 230 Volt or with bulbs of
lower ratings - i.e. 150, 300 or 650 Watts, 230-240 Volt. Forced air cooling with thermo safety switch permits continuous operation in any
position. A whisper-switch at position 2 for full, at position 1 for reduced, low noise RPM of the forced air cooling can be found at the right
side of the housing.
Please note: The forced air cooling of the HEDLER C 12 silent will operate as long as the light unit is connected to the power supply. After
switching off the bulb, allow cooling to continue for approx. 5 minutes, so that the light unit may be touched without any hazard. Then
disconnect it from the power supply by pulling out the plug.
The HEDLER C 12 silent will be delivered with one C-tilting head with umbrella holder <3021>, variants are available as follows:
HEDLER C 12 silent <3001> with 1000 Watts Tungsten halogen bulb
HEDLER C 12 silent <3010> with 1000 Watts Tungsten halogen bulb incl. Speedring C
the HEDLER Speedring C allows use of nearly all Hedler re ectors and folding re ectors with the Hedler C-light units
HEDLER C Light Units Accessories
Expand the lighting possibilities of your HEDLER C-light units with original Hedler accessories. With the new Speedring C an adapter is available
which allows the use of nearly every re ector of the Uni-Adapt-System with the C-lights: MaxiSoft folding re ectors from 30x30cm up to 90x90
cm, MaxiSoft L 110x45 cm and the very special MaxiSoft Octagon 100 cm - each for soft light. Combine them with the optional grids, stray light
will be reduced - and contrast and brilliance improves. Use a greater angle of movement between the folding re ector and the camera - with a
grid attached to the main light´s folding re ector it´s easier to avoid unwanted background lighting. Metal re ectors with their harder light like
the MaxiNorm, MaxiSun, MaxiBrite, MaxiBeauty and MaxiBackground are available as well as the MaxiSpot 65 and MaxiSpot 130 for producing
head and effect lighting. Besides that, re ex umbrellas, the 4 Leaf Barndoor C with clamps for lter gels are attachable. And for transportation,
speci c lightweight shock absorbent Lightcases are offered. A great range of tripods and attachment accessories are available additionally.
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OPERATION MANUAL
SAFETY GLASS and BULBS and FUSES
To replace the safety glass: please, make sure that the housing of the HEDLER C12 silent has cooled off before interchanging the safety
glass, otherwise there is a risk of burning! Always disconnect the HEDLER C12 silent from the power supply before interchanging the safety
glass. Unscrew the four thumbscrews and remove the safety glass. Replace the safety glass with a new one, put the four thumbscrews into the
mounting holes of the safety glass metal rim and thighten the thumbscrews. Please, before taking the HEDLER C12 silent in operation, make
sure that the safety glass is mounted correctly and the four thumbscrews are tightened.
For replacing bulb, please, make sure that the housing of the HEDLER C12 silent has cooled off before interchanging the safety glass, otherwise
there is a risk of burning! Always disconnect the HEDLER C12 silent from the power supply before interchanging the safety glass. First loosen
the four thumbscrews holding the rimmed safety glass and remove the glass. Make sure that the bulb has cooled off, before pulling it upward
and out of the socket. Push the new bulb into the socket, observing instructions by the bulb manufacturer. Replace the safety glass and thighten
the thumbscrews. Please, before taking the HEDLER C12 silent in operation, make sure that the safety glass is mounted correctly and its
thumbscrews are tightened.
For replacing fuse, please, make sure that the housing of the HEDLER C12 silent has cooled off before interchanging the fuse, otherwise there
is a risk of burning! Always disconnect the HEDLER C12 silent from the power supply before interchanging the fuse. Use a coin to unsrew the
cap of the fuse box, located left of the main switch on the backside of the light housing, by a counter-clockwise turn. Remove the spent fuse and
replace it by a new one of the appropriate type.
The HEDLER C12 silent can be equipped with Tungsten halogen bulbs of a different continuous light output power. Within the chart below you
will nd the information, which Tungsten halogen bulb-appropriate fuse-combination has to be used. Use bulbs with the appropriate fuse only.
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Bulbs and Fuses
Tungsten bulbs Watts Volt Average life / h Kelvin Fuse Code
Bulb-Type < 64502 > 150 230 25 3200 F 2 A < 1048 >
< 64515 > 300 230 15 3400 F 2 A < 1048 >
< 64516 > 300 230 75 3200 F 2 A < 1048 >
< 64540 > 650 230 15 3400 F 4 A < 1045 >
< 64575 > 1000 230 15 3400 F 6,3 A < 1039 >
< 64576 > 1000 230 75 3200 F 6,3 A < 1039 >
HEDLER WARRANTY
All Hedler equipment is fully guaranteed against any material or manufacturing defects for three years after date of purchase. Parts made out of
glass, fuses, halogen bulbs, ash tubes, Pyrex® coverings and single cell LED modules are not covered by this warranty.
MAINTENANCE and REPAIR
For a secure operation of light units they have to be maintained. Therefore: before using light units they have to be checked visually and an
electrical safety check has to be done every twelve month. The results of this check have to be documented and archived. If repair is required,
please, contact your dealer, the authorized distributor in your country or the Hedler factory directly. Please note, that a pre-dismantled light unit
could cause increased repair costs.
CHECK
All HEDLER light units are tested at HEDLER Systemlicht GmbH according to DIN 0701/0702 with protocol I.
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TECHNICAL DATA C12 silent
Type: C12 silent Voltage: 230 V ~ 6,3A 50 Hz Power: max. 1250 W Fuse: 6,3A
Color: CRI > 97 Kelvin: 3200K Safety class system: I Protection category: IP30
Weight: 1200g Ambient temperature (Ta): -15° - +40° C Surface temperature: 120°C
Light stand attachment: 3/8“ Safety glass code: < 4010 > Light unit code: < 3001 >
Safety clearance: Position:
Under any circumstances do not under-run the safety Tilt light unit max.
clearances given within the graphic to inammable material! 45° upwards/down-
wards in operation!
max. +45°
max. -45°
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Safety instructions for Hedler light units and accessories
The following safety instructions are valid for Hedler light units and their accessory. Please, read these safety inst-
ructions completely before setting up a Hedler light unit and/or putting Hedler light unit(s) into operation. Please
contact Hedler Systemlicht GmbH, 65594 Runkel directly, if you do have a technical question concerning Hedler
light units and/or Hedler accessories. Please keep these safety instructions close in reach, if neccessary you can
download them from our website www.hedler.com as a PDF.
Hedler light unit(s), Hedler reectors, softboxes, reex umbrellas and/or Hedler accessories are designed for pro-
fessional studio or indoor use only. Never use Hedler light unit(s), Hedler reectors, softboxes, reex umbrellas
and/or Hedler accessories outdoors.
Setting up and putting into operation
To put Hedler light unit(s) into operation it/they have to be set up, mounted, placed, secured and monitored
appropriately.
• Always use a Hedler light unit in combination with a steady and secure standing light stand which has a loading
capacity that is adequate for the weight of the light unit plus cable plus accessory/accessories. Always work
within the light stand´s loading capacity, especially if you are using, or plan to use, large and/or heavy folding
reectors.
• Appropriate action(s) to secure light stand(s) are (for example):
• - mounting the light stand legs to the (stage) oor,
• - weight down the light stand legs with appropriate lled sand bags for example,
• - blockade the light stand area.
• Please note the permitted tilting of the Hedler light unit(s) of max. 45° upwards and max. 45° downwards.
• Set up a Hedler light unit - light stand combination on leveled oor only. Please make sure for tilt resistance
while setting up / taking down and while in operation. Please make sure for an antislip stand while setting up /
taking down and while in operation.
• For light unit(s) in operation the ambient temperature should not underrun -15°C (5°F) or exceed approx.
35°C (95°F).
• Acclimatisation: Avoid condensation problems because of high variations of temperature. If there are high
variations of temperature do not use the Hedler light unit(s).
• Use Hedler light unit(s) in hospital(s), museum(s), factory (factories) asf. with permission of the appropriate /
responsible public authority, administration, company management or business management only.
• If not taking care of this safety instructions there is in particular a serious risk of squeezing, cutting and/or
burning caused by overthrowing, slipping or other reason(s) because of uncontrolled/unwanted movements
of a light unit(s) while setting up / taking down and/or while in operation.
• Always use a double securing like a safety wire, if you mount a Hedler light unit overhead, which has a loading
capacity that it could be loaded with the weight of the mounted light unit incl. accessory multiplied by ve (for
example: (light unit 4.5 kg + reector 1.2 kg) * 5 = 28.5 kg - for this case the safety wire to use must have a
loading capacity of minimum 28.5 kg).
• Before putting a Hedler light unit into operation check all safety and/or positioning and/or light stand srews
for being screwed in securely and/or hand-tight.
• Always keep a minimum distance of 100 cm between the safety glass (or accessories) and any combustible
materials and/or any inammable liquids, gases or explosives when a Hedler light unit is in use.
• Never use a Hedler light unit near any inammable liquids, gases, materials or explosives that may be ignited
by heat or spark.
• If you light through glass surfaces, windows and decoration surfaces keep appropriate distances between the
light unit(s) and these materials, because these materials can burst if overheatet and shatter could be an risk
of injuries.
• Never store any combustible material(s) and/or any inammable liquids, gases or explosives near any Hedler
light unit(s).
• Never touch a Hedler light unit with wet hand and/or feet.
• Never use a Hedler light unit in extremely dusty nor in exceptionally humid and/or wet conditions.
• Never obstruct the forced air cooling (intakes or exhausts) in any way when the Hedler light unit is in use.
• Never obstruct the cooling intakes or exhausts in any way when the Hedler light unit is in use.
• Under no circumstances - do not block the cooling fan of a Hedler light unit.
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• Never obstruct any opening of the housing of a Hedler light unit. Never stick any item(s) into any opening of
the housing of a Hedler light unit. Otherwise there is the serious risk of an electrical shock, of a failure mal-
function of the Hedler light unit, a short-circuit and/or a re.
• Never carry a Hedler light unit by it´s power cord and/or it´s accessories.
• Always avoid the risk of a trip hazard caused by the power cord(s). If power cord(s) has/have to be layed
down to the oor to connect the light unit(s) to the power supply: if possible do not so without appropriate
marking or covering of the power cord(s).
• Always take care not to squeeze, to overrun, to stretch and/or to buckle the power cord of the Hedler light
unit.
• Always take care that the power cord of a Hedler light unit is not worn out and/or is damaged in any way.
• Always take care not to cause a damage of the power cord of a Hedler light unit because of thermic, mecha-
nical and/or chemical reason(s). Avoid such a risk under any circumstances.
• Never use a Hedler light unit with a defective power cord and/or plug. Replacement of a defective power
cord has to be done by Hedler Systemlicht GmbH or an authorized specialist shop only. Never use a Hedler
light unit with a „repaired“ power cord. A defective power cord must be replaced.
• Some of the Hedler continuous light units do have a high power consumption. Always take care, that the
power supply is designed for such a high power consumption.
• Before use check your Hedler product for possible damage(s):
Component: possible damage(s):
housing, lens, safety glass crack, split, deformation
power cord deformation, isolation damage, charred
power plug, mains plug deformation, broken, charred
bracket and handle not tightend, sliding block broken, brake disc doesn´t work
(correctly)
Operation
• Never use a Hedler light unit with a defective safety glass, a defective Pyrex® cover, a defective ash bulb,
defective bulb(s) and/or defective fuse(s).
• Never put a Hedler light unit into operation with a defective safety glass, a defective Pyrex® cover, a defecti-
ve ash bulb, defective bulb(s) and/or defective fuse(s).
• Under any circumstances keep the minimum safety distance(s) given on the identication plate and / or the
safety label to avoid damages caused by light beam(s) and / or thermal radiation and / or heat radiation to
person(s), animal(s) and / or item(s) and / or object(s).
• In the case of a defect or damage of the safety glass, the Pyrex® cover, the bulb(s), the ash bulb and/or the
fuse(s) of a Hedler light unit (particularly while it is in operation): switch of the light unit immediately, discon-
nect it from the power supply, let it cool down completely and replace the defective safety glass, Pyrex®
cover, the bulb(s) and/or fuse(s) with the intended original Hedler spare part. Changing/replacing a ash bulb
of a Hedler light unit is not allowed to be done by a customer. Changing/replacing of a ash bulb has to done
by Hedler Systemlicht GmbH only.
• Never use a Hedler light unit unattended.
• Always disconnect Hedler light unit(s) from the power supply if it/they is/are not in use or in operation.
• Hedler light units are not designed and they are not suitable for the use as a room lighting.
• Never use a Hedler light unit for any reason other than photographic or cinematic lighting.
• While in operation avoid to jar heavily, moving jerkily and/or overthrowing Hedler light units - this could
cause breaking, fragmenting into parts and/or bursting of the bulb(s) and/or ash bulbs and/or parts made out
of glass; because of this there is a serious risk of cutting and/or burning in particular and the risk of damage to
property like combustion, discoloring/staining, sparking, and so on.
• In the case of overthrowing, falling down and/or jaring heavily a Hedler light unit it has to be checked by Hed-
ler Systemlicht GmbH or a specialist shop authorized by Hedler Systemlicht GmbH for damages.
Safety glass, Pyrex® cover and ash bulbs, bulbs and fuses
• Before performing any kind of maintenance work on the light unit - always disconnect the Hedler light unit
from the power supply and let cool down the light unit completely.
• Before changing a safey glass or a Pyrex® cover - always disconnect the Hedler light unit from the power
supply and let cool down the light unit completely.
• Before changing a bulb and/or fuse - always disconnect the Hedler light unit from the power supply and let
cool down the light unit completely.
• For replacing a safety glass or Pyrex® cover - use the intended original Hedler spare parts only.
• For replacing a bulb and/or fuse(s) - use the intended original Hedler spare parts only.
• Never use a „repaired“ fuse.
• Changing/replacing a ash bulb of a Hedler light unit is not allowed to be done by a customer. Changing/repla-
cing of a ash bulb has to be done by Hedler Systemlicht GmbH only.
Additional safety instructions and explanation for symbols
• Hedler light units produce a very intensive and bright beam of light: never look directly into the bulb and/or
ash bulb. while it is in operation. Never light or ash directly into the eye(s) of a human or an animal, this can
cause permanent damage to the eye(s) or health threat(s) (like sunburn).
• Please note, dazzle / glare caused by continuous light unit(s) or ash light unit(s) can cause an immediate (part-
ly and/or temporarily) loss of vision - this can lead to accident(s) (trafc, stairs, and so forth).
• Before (inter-)changing accessories, light modier(s) or bulb(s) - switch off the light unit(s) and let it cool
down completely.
• Some Hedler light units and/or Hedler reectors, parts of softboxes and reex umbrellas and some accesso-
ries can heat up extremely while in operation: there is a serious risk of burning. Never touch these parts while
they are in operation. (Please, use heatresistant and heatprotecting gloves to avoid burning!).
• Please let cool down Hedler light units and/or Hedler reectors, parts of softboxes and reex umbrellas and
some accessories completely after using them and before packing them away: not doing so can cause serious
burnig and/or the risk of sparking.
• Not used as intended and/or in the case of inappropriate use of Hedler light units and/or Hedler reectors,
parts of softboxes and reex umbrellas and accessories there is the serious risk of a (deadly) electrical shock.
• Hedler light units, Hedler reectors, softboxes, reex umbrellas and/or Hedler accessories are no toys, they
are unsuitable for use by children. Always keep Hedler light units, Hedler reectors, softboxes, reex umbrel-
las and/or Hedler accessories out of the reach of children.
Explanation for symbols:
Minimum Heat Volt / Watt / Min. load Warning CE Bin
distance °C / °F Voltage Demand capacity Voltage WEEE
Maintenance
For a secure operation of light units they have to be maintained. Therefore: before using light units they have to
be checked visually and an electrical safety check has to be done every twelve month. The results of this check
have to be documented and archived.
Liability limitation
For all injuiries and/or damages to people and/or objects, which are caused by using Hedler products in a way that
the are not intended for the user is liable - not the manufacturer.
If you do have a question to set up and/or to operate Hedler light units, Hedler reectors, softboxes, reex
umbrellas and/or Hedler accessory, please ask at Hedler Systemlicht GmbH directly or at the Hedler authorized
photographic specialised dealer (a list with this dealers you will nd on our website www.hedler.com).
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