impact quikbox User manual

Impact Quikbox™
INSTRUCTIONS

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Impact Quikbox Components
Softbox Shell
Speed Ring Bracket
Thumbscrew C
Speed Ring
Thumbscrew B
Inner Diffuser
Cold Shoe
Outer Diffuser
Thumbscrew A
Carrying Case
Speed Ring Bracket Components
Miniature
Thumbscrew

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Impact Quikbox™. This
revolutionary pop-up softbox was designed to be portable and simple to set
up, giving photographers a quality flash diffuser at an affordable price.
Softbox Features
·Easy Assembly: Unique pop-up design makes assembly process quick
and easy
·Eliminates Difficulty: Lack of external flex rods eliminate complex
installation process
·Instantly Transportable: Compact design makes transport and storage
easier than ever
·Remarkably Adaptable: Speed ring bracket mounts both flash heads
and radio receivers
·Multi-Purpose Use: Lightweight design allows for indoor and outdoor
usage all year round
Note: The Impact Quikbox is for use with flashes only. It should not be used
with hot lights. Please read these instructions carefully on how to assemble
and break down your new softbox.

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1. Remove softbox shell from
carry bag and begin unfolding
by pulling panels outward like
a book
2. Rotate softbox so that
larger opening faces toward
you; then spread apart the
opposing panels until softbox
shell pops open into a square-
shaped box
Quikbox Assembly Instructions
The Impact Quikbox consists of two main parts: a pre-built, internal rod
softbox that allows for rapid assembly, and a speed ring bracket that allows
for the installation of both flash heads and radio receivers in a variety of
versatile configurations

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3. Hold both speed ring bracket
parts and loosen thumbscrew
C on bracket handle; then
slide circular speed ring into
the bracket handle and tighten
thumbscrew
4. Gently wedge circular speed
ring under the elastic rims
located in back of softbox

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5. Rotate the speed ring to
accurately square it up on
softbox shell and ensure
softbox is securely held in
place
6. Mount speed ring bracket
onto light stand or other
supporting device; tighten
thumbscrew A and secure
in place
Quikbox Assembly Instructions

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7. Install inner diffuser by
fastening metal clips found
on smaller diffuser cloth to
elastic loops found on each
corner of softbox interior
8. Install outer diffuser by
attaching white fastener strip
found on bigger diffuser cloth
to black fastener strip found
on softbox interior

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1. Mount flash shoe directly on
cold shoe adapter found atop
bracket handle and tighten
miniature thumbscrew to
secure
2. Ensure that the flash bulb
extends approximately ½
inch into rectangular center
of speed ring opening;
the desired position can
be achieved by adjusting
thumbscrews B and C
Speed Ring Bracket Instructions
Installing Flash Head On Bracket

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3. Depending on height of flash
head, it may be beneficial to
remove the two disc-shaped
washers found under cold
shoe adapter assembly
4. Do so by unscrewing cold
shoe adapter, removing
washers and screwing cold
shoe adapter back in place

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1. Remove cold shoe adapter
assembly and ensure
universal 1/4” 20 screw is
exposed; mount radio receiver
on top of exposed 1/4” 20
screw
2. Fasten flash head directly
onto cold shoe assembly
found on radio receiver
Speed Ring Bracket Instructions
Installing Radio Receiver On Bracket (Optional)
The Impact Quikbox has a unique system that allows for most radio
receivers to be mounted on the speed ring bracket (regardless of whether it
has a male shoe) by incorporating the universal 1/4” 20 screw mount