Hedler MaxiSoft 50x50 max. 2000 W User manual

HEDLER Systemlicht GmbH Heerstrasse 112 D-65594 Runkel / Lahn www.hedler.com
Telefon + 49 - (0) 6482 918 100 Telefax + 49 - (0) 6482 918 111 eMail [email protected]
MaxiSoft 30 50 70 90 L110 Octagon
For your Hedler light unit you have bought a MaxiSoft folding reector, which has a soft light characteristic. We thank you for your trust in our
product and we would like to please you, to read the following technical, usage and safety information carefully.
Codes in brackets are order numbers.
HEDLER MaxiSoft
The HEDLER MaxiSoft range contains folding reectors from 30 x 30cm up to 90 x 90cm, the Longbox 110 x 45cm and the Octagon 100. They
are progressively constructed with rounded corners; have a Velcro™ fastener attachable diffusor with optional, the complete diffuser covering
lter gels; are light weight and own a tough material. If folded a small-size and a carrying bag make transportation easy; inside the studio and on-
location a fast assemble and disassemble is assured. Because of the new design, a highly homogeneous spread light beam is one characteristic of
each model of the MaxiSoft range, according to practical needs we offer different sizes for all Hedler light units of the Professional- and Compact-
Model range. New HEDLER Honeycombs, that come along with a carrying and protection bag, are optional available for the models MaxiSoft
30, 50, 70, 90, L110 and Octagon 100.
The availability of the different MaxiSoft sizes is the result of practical needs. The more soft light characteristic of a softbox compared with other
reectors can be additionally adjusted through the chosen size according to the objects size and by changing the distance between light unit and
object. As a thumb-rule: The bigger the light beam emitting surface of the MaxiSoft is and the closer it is positioned to the object, the softer the
light characteristic will be.
Uni-Adapt System
Because of the Uni-Adapt System it is possible to attach all MaxiSoft folding reectors to nearly every Hedler light unit. For older Hedler light
units there is the Uni-Adapter <7000> available, for the HEDLER C-lights C 3, C 10, C 12 and C 12 silent we are offering the HEDLER
Speedring C as an adaptor for attaching the folding reectors to the Hedler C-light units. The main advantages of the Uni-Adapt System are
the totally free positioning of the folding reector over a complete 360° circle and additionally the capability of fast changing between different
reectors, which lets you fast and easily react according to the changing needs of lighting characteristics.
Important: Maximum of usable Lighting Power
Every single MaxiSoft model has a maximum of heat resistance which is dened by technical reasons and size, because of this it is very important
to take special care of the following instructions and information: MaxiSoft 30 x 30cm is usable up to 300 Watts; MaxiSoft 50 x 50cm is usable
up to 2000 Watts; MaxiSoft 70 x 70cm, MaxiSoft 90 x 90 cm and MaxiSoft Octagon 100 are usable up to 2500 Watts; MaxiSoft L 110 x 45cm is
usable up to 2000 Watts and does not suit for the continuous silent operation mode.
Filter gels, Roundmasks and Honeycombs
Filter gels are available for all MaxiSoft Folding reectors, they offer a homogeneous Daylight-ltering. Besides this are roundmasks available for
all square shaped MaxiSoft folding reectors, they allow to create round light reexes on shiny surfaces. Honeycombs are available for some
of the MaxiSoft folding reectors, they suppress stray light and increase contrast and brilliance. Another advantage of Honeycombs is, that the
angle between light unit and camera can be a wider one, which allows greater possibilities for the positioning of the light unit. Accessories can
be attached by using Velcro™ fastener.
Information about availability of Filter gels and accessories for the MaxiSoft folding reector models and the corresponding code can be found
in the table below:
MaxiSoft
Accessories
MaxiSoft 30 x 30
max. 300 W
MaxiSoft 50 x 50
max. 2000 W
MaxiSoft 70 x 70
max. 2500 W
MaxiSoft 90 x 90
max. 2500 W
MaxiSoft L110 x 45
max. 2000 W
MaxiSoft Octagon 100
max. 2500 W
Daylight < 7332 > < 7052 > < 7072 > < 7092 > < 7102 > < 7812 >
Diffusor matt <7338 > < 7058 > < 7078 > < 7098 > < 7108 > < 7818 >
Roundmask -< 7059 > < 7079 > < 7099 > - -
Honeycomb < 7331 > < 7051 > < 7071 > < 7091 > < 7101 > < 7811 >
Diffusor replacement < 7339 > < 7559 > < 7779 > < 7999 > < 7199 > < 7819 >
Diffusor replacement
25 cm
----< 7198 > -
Filter gels - for cutting individual shapes
Filter gel size
120 x 100 cm
Daylight
< 1232 >
Diffusor matt
< 1238 >
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Telefon + 49 - (0) 6482 918 100 Telefax + 49 - (0) 6482 918 111 eMail [email protected]
MaxiSoft 30 50 70 90 L110 Octagon
NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS
Working with Hedler MaxiSoft Folding re ectors, make sure that the forced air cooling of the light unit is not obstructed in any way. Keep a
minimum distance of 80 cm between the MaxiSoft and the light unit and any combustible solids. Do not use the lights near readily in ammable
liquids, gases, solids or explosives that may be set off by heat or spark.
The Hedler MaxiSoft folding re ectors and light units are designed for professional use and should be used with professional care. The
manufacturer will not assume responsibility for damage caused by unprofessional or otherwise careless use of this equipment.
ASSEMBLE and DISASSEMBLE
All HEDLER MaxiSoft folding re ectors will be assembled and disassembled in the same way. For the assembling we would like to recommend
the following process:
• Spread out the textile re ector - silver side up - on a  at surface (table or  oor).
• Put the rotating base plate (sleeves pointing upwards) onto the round reinforced opening of the re ector fabric.
• Stick the rods with the larger ending into the sleeves of the rotating base plate ( g. 1).
• Loosen the black Velcro™ pre-tauten-strips at the folding re ector´s corners and pre-tauten the re ector by putting the sleeves of the pre-
tauten-strips cross-wise onto the rubberised endings of the rods ( g. 2).
• Slip onto the rods - again cross-wise - the re ector´s corners (which are equipped with black, angle-shaped Velcro™ fastener). This step can
be very easily done, when the pre-tauten-strips are held in the middle and moved downwards while slipping on the re ector´s corner.
Because of the downward moving, an unwanted fastening of the Velcro™ will be partly or completely avoided, to give the Folding re ector
it´s correct shape is much more easily ( g. 3).
Each light unit that should be used with a MaxiSoft folding re ector has to have a safety glass in it´s place. Attaching the folding re ector with the
integrated (or as an additional retro tted component) QuickFit adapter is done by the following procedure:
• Place the rim of the folding re ector´s ring into the guide grooves of the upper studs, the round opening over the cone-shaped stud and push
the lower part of the rim against the light unit´s front plate until the rim securely snaps into the QuickFit cone-shaped stud´s guide groove
(refer to  g. 4, lower right side).
Please, after attaching the folding re ector check it´s correct position: manually rotating/adjusting the re ector must be possible without
any unwanted lift off from the light unit´s front plate.
• Place the diffuser fabric over the re ector´s opening by pulling the Velcro™ frame on the backside of the diffuser fabric over the edges of the
re ector´s front. To secure it , please press on the Velcro™ frame after correct positioning.
• Adjust the MaxiSoft folding re ector position by rotating the complete re ector (if you are using the Uni-Adapt System as an additional
component it´s possible to secure the position with a  xing screw on the backside of the Uni-Adapt System).
Disassembling the MaxiSoft folding re ectors is done in reverse order: remove the diffuser fabric, lift the handle of the QuickFit adapter and lift
the folding re ector out off the guide grooves of the two upper studs.
If you want to disassemble the MaxiSoft folding re ector completely: take off the folding re ector´s corners and the pre-tauten-strips of the end
of each rod, remove the rods out of the sleeves of the rotating base plate and put all parts into the carrying bag.
Pracitical Hint
Additional heat resistant masks can be attached in front of the MaxiSoft folding re ector. Create them in the wanted way by yourself - for
example as a special light beam “cutter” or as an effect mask - imaging the possibilities of varying the given light beam. You can use our self-
adhesive Velcor™ fastener, which we offer espescially for this purpose, for attaching the masks to the folding re ector.
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Safety instructions
The following safety instructions are valid for Hedler light units and their accessory. Please, read these safety
instructions 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 reectors, softboxes, reex umbrellas and/or Hedler accessories are designed for
indoor use only. Never use Hedler light unit(s), Hedler reectors, softboxes, reex umbrellas and/or Hedler
accessories outdoors.
Setting up and Putting into operation
• Always use a Hedler light unit in combination with a steady and secure standing light stand. Always work
within the light stand´s loading capacity, especially if you are using, or plan to use, large and/or heavy folding
reectors.
• 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.
• 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.
• Before putting a Hedler light unit into operation check all safety and/or positioning 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 inammable liquids, gases or explosives when a Hedler light unit is in use.
• Never use a Hedler light unit near any inammable liquids, gases, materials or explosives that may be ignited
by heat or spark.
• Never store any combustible material(s) and/or any inammable 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.
• 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
malfunction 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).
• 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,
mechanical 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.
HEDLER Systemlicht GmbH Heerstrasse 112 D-65594 Runkel / Lahn www.hedler.com
Telefon + 49 - (0) 6482 918 100 Telefax + 49 - (0) 6482 918 111 eMail [email protected]
Safety instructions
HEDLER®
Systemlicht

HEDLER Systemlicht GmbH Heerstrasse 112 D-65594 Runkel / Lahn www.hedler.com
Telefon + 49 - (0) 6482 918 100 Telefax + 49 - (0) 6482 918 111 eMail [email protected]
Safety instructions
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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
defective ash bulb, defective bulb(s) and/or defective fuse(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,
disconnect 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 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
Hedler 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/
replacing of a ash bulb has to be done by Hedler Systemlicht GmbH only.
Additional safety instructions
• 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).
• Some Hedler light units and/or Hedler reectors, parts of softboxes and reex umbrellas and some
accessories can heat up extremely while in operation: there is a serious risk of burning. Do not touch these
parts while they are in operation.
• Please let cool down Hedler light units and/or Hedler reectors, parts of softboxes and reex 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 reectors,
parts of softboxes and reex umbrellas and accessories there is the serious risk of a (deadly) electrical shock.
• Hedler light units, Hedler reectors, softboxes, reex umbrellas and/or Hedler accessories are no toys,
they are unsuitable for use by children. Always keep Hedler light units, Hedler reectors, softboxes, reex
umbrellas and/or Hedler accessories out of the reach of children.