Photoflex StarLite QL User manual

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StarLite® QL | Instrucon • Items: 870334 (FV-BSL3200) / 870337 (FV-BSLE3200)
StarLite QL
The StarLite QL features a quick locking design for quick secure set up
and tear down.
The StarLite QL comes with:
• StarLite QL LampFixture
• Swivel Stand Mount
• Power cord with 20 amp industrial switch
Note: Lamps for the Starlite are sold separately, available in 120 and
220 voltage at 500 or 1000 was with a mogul base size to match
the Starlite. A step-down adapter to convert the mogul base to a
standard Edison base is available and the part number is FV-SKT.
Safety Precauons
• The StarLite is designed for use with a high heat resistant SoBox
such as the Photoex SilverDome® NXT, OctoDome® NXT or
MovieDome®. Be sure the SoBox you are using is rated for use
with hot lights as you could create a hazardous situaon.
• Do not operate the StarLite QL in moist or wet condions as this
will create a hazardous situaon.
• Always turn o power and unplug the power cable before
changing lamps.
NOTE: We recommend that you assemble the SoBox to the StarLite
OctoConnector. For instrucons on assembly of your parcular
SoBox, refer to the instrucons included with your SoBox or
go to www.Photoex.com for further details.
Assembly of the StarLite Head to the Swivel Stand Mount
1. Slide the boom of the StarLite® head onto the receiving channel
of the swivel stand mount.
2. Securely ghten the set screw on the swivel to lock it in place.
Locking the StarLite Head and Swivel Assembly to the StarLite
OctoConnector
3. With the SoBox assembled and face down on a clean at
surface; place the StarLite head over the connector, matching
the three metal posts on the head with the three corresponding
key holes.
4. Insert the StarLite head into the SoBox connector and turn the
head clockwise to lock it in place.
Note: The locking pin will click into place through the plate, conrming
you have the unit correctly assembled together.
Placing the StarLite & SoBox Assembly Onto Your LiteStand
5. With the StarLite head securely aached to the Swivel and the
SoBox, li the assembly and place the 5/8 inch receiver over the
top stud of your LiteStand
6. Set the receiver onto the stud making sure that it drops all the
way down and then ghten the set screw to properly secure it.
7. Make sure that the twist lock handle is ghtened securely to
prevent unwanted lt before leng go of the assembly on
the LiteStand.
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Installing lamp and power cable
8. Insert StarLite lamp into the porcelain socket and turn it
clockwise unl secure.
Note: Do not over ghten as you may damage the lamp.
9. Plug the AC connector on one end of the Cable into the AC-Inlet
on the rear of the StarLite head.
10. The power cable has a heavy duty 20 amp inline rocker switch.
Make sure that the switch is in the off position before plugging
it into live power.
Breaking down the StarLite QL & SoBox assembly
To disassemble the completed StarLite QL and SoBox assembly,
perform the previous gures 1-10 in reverse.
Note: To detach the StarLite head from the SoBox connector pull back
on the spring loaded lever to release the locking pin and simultaneously
turn the StarLite head counter clockwise to release. Figure 11
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Figure 10
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To release, pull back
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