walimex 16280 User manual

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Copy of Instruction Manual
Wind Machine 500
Gewerbering 26
86666 Burgheim
Tel. +49/84 32 / 9489-0
Fax: +49/84 32 / 9489 - 8333
eMail: in o@ oto-walser.de
www. oto-walser.de

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Content
1. How to understand the instruction manual .................................................... 4
1.1 Markings on the device .......................................................................................... 4
1.2 Markings in the manual .......................................................................................... 4
2. Important safety notes .................................................................................. 4
3. npack and check the device ......................................................................... 5
4. Overview about the parts .............................................................................. 6
5. Quick start guide ........................................................................................... 6
6. Preparation for operation .............................................................................. 7
6.1 Mount on lamp tripod ............................................................................................ 7
6.2 Connect to power supply ....................................................................................... 7
7. Operation of the device ................................................................................. 7
7.1 Adjust tilt angle ...................................................................................................... 7
7.2 Switch device on and o ........................................................................................ 7
7.3 Adjust output………………………………………………………………………………………………………7
8. Transportation and storage ............................................................................ 8
9. Solve problems .............................................................................................. 8
10. Maintenance ................................................................................................. 8
10.1 Continuous inspections .......................................................................................... 8
10.2 Cleaning .................................................................................................................. 8
10.3 Change micro- use ................................................................................................. 9
11. Spare parts .................................................................................................... 9
12. Disposal and environment protection ............................................................ 9
13. Technical specifications ................................................................................. 9

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Thank you very much or your con idence. We wish you much pleasure and success with your new
device.
With the walimex Wind Machine 500 you can bring more low in your pictures and it helps you to
work more pro essional in people and beauty photography. Due to the stepless adjustable power
output o the an, the Wind Machine is very use ul in many ways.
The main eatures o your device as ollows:
−steplessly adjustable air movement
−sturdy housing
−mounting bracket or adjusting the tilt angle
−Please read these instructions carefully before using your device for the first time. It includes
everything you need to know to avoid physical injuries and damages.
−Please pay attention to all safety notes in this instruction manual.
−Please keep this manual safe. In case of selling or leaving the device to other persons, please
don´t forget to hand this manual over as well.

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1. How to understand the instruction manual
1.1 Markings on the device
This marking means, that your device meets the sa ety requirements o all
relevant European Directives.
This marking means, that your device should be disposed in the local
disposal points.
1.2 Markings in the manual
Marking Meaning
Indicates the handling and consequences o sa ety
notes.
WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation, which, i not
avoided, could result in a serious injury or death.
CA TION Indicates a hazardous situation, which, i not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
ADVICE: Indicates potentially physical damages and other
important in ormation in connection with your
device.
2. Important safety notes
WARNING
Risk of injury for hands and fingers
Never insert your fingers, objects or clothing through the safety guard. This could lead to heavy
injuries on fingers and hands.
WARNING
Risk of head injury
Position the device with a distance of approx. 1,5m to your model. Make sure, that no hairs come in
touch with the device.
WARNING
Danger of crashing, entrapment and fire through the falling down of the device
The weight of the device is 10,7kg.
−Make sure, that the device is always positioned tilt and skid resistant and stored securely.
−Keep out of reach of children and animal. They could overturn the device.
−Avoid placing cables where they can be tripped over. The device could be overturned.
WARNING
Danger of electric shock, burn hazard
Please note, that the device is still connected with the supply voltage even if it is switched off. Just
after disconnecting the device from the power supply through pulling out the power cable, the
device is actually de-energized.
−Switch off your device when it is not in use.
−Switch off your device before mounting and maintenance and disconnect from power supply.
−Protect your device against unintended switching-on.

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−nplug the power cord, if the flash is not in use for a long time.
WARNING
Danger of electric shock, fire through short-circuit
A short-circuit could be caused through defect cables and through humidity or moisture. A short-
circuit can warm up the conductors, so that there isolation will melt or even melt thoroughly. This
could lead to fire.
−Please just use the original cables, which are included in delivery. They are aligned for your
device and guarantee the necessary safety for you and your device.
−Don´t operate the device with wet hand or feet.
−Operate the device only in dry rooms.
−Don´t operate the device outdoors.
−Please only follow this instruction manual for cleaning the device.
−Make sure, that cables and conductors won´t be damaged. Damages could be caused through
heat impact, chemical influence or through mechanical impacts as rubbing, bending, tearing,
rolling over or nibbling animals.
−Prevent your device for falling-off.
In case of falling-off, please let an electrician check the device before switching on again.
−If your device should be damaged or defect or if you notice a burning smell:
Disconnect the power supply by pulling out the power cord immediately. Never operate your
device with damaged housing, damaged reflector, defect lamps or damaged power cord. Don´t
open the device. Never repair the device on your own. The device should only be repaired by
electricians.
−Please follow this instruction manual for maintaining your device.
−Please just use spare parts, which are conform to the required specifications.
See Technical Specifications.
WARNING
Fire danger through overheating
The device can overheat, if you operate it with covered ventilation openings.
The accessories can overheat, if it does not comply with the necessary specifications. The device
itself, accessories and easily inflammable materials in close distance could catch fire.
−Don´t cover the device during operation.
−Please just use accessories and spare parts, which are conform to the required specifications.
See Technical Specifications.
−Remove easily inflammable materials, which are in close distance to the device.
−Remove light materials and objects around the device, which could be moved into the device.
3. npack and check the device
•Please unpack your device care ully.
•Please check, i the delivery is complete:
•1 Wind Machine 500
o1 Power Cord
•1 Instruction Manual in German and English
•Please check, i the delivery is undamaged.
ADVICE: If the delivery should be uncomplete or damaged, please contact info@foto- alser.de or
our service hotline ith the telephone number +49 84 32 / 9489-0.

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4. Overview about the parts
1. Housing
2. Fastening Lever tilt angle
3. Mounting Bracket
4. Fastening Lever tripod holder
5. On/O Tappet Switch
6. Fuse Holder
7. Jack or power supply
8. Sa ety Guard
9. Output Controller
5. Quick start guide
ADVICE:
The detailed instruction for the follo ing operations can be found in the respective chapters in this
instruction manual.
Keep the sequences of the follo ing operation steps hen using the device for the first time to avoid
damages on the device.
WARNING
Please note the safety notes in the respective chapters throughout operation.
•Mount the device on a lamp tripod
•Connect to power supply
•Adjust tilt angle
•Switch the device on and o
•Adjust output
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6. Preparation for operation
6.1 Mount on lamp tripod
WARNING
Mount the device only on the provided lamp tripod.
Make sure, that the tripod with the mounted device has a tilt and skid resistant stand.
•Put the device with the mounting bracket onto the lamp tripod.
•Tighten the two ixing screw irmly, so that the device is ixed sturdily.
6.2 Connect to power supply
•Switch o device.
See S itch on and off of device.
•Compare the local power supply with the connected load o the device.
See Technical Specifications.
I the values di er, please contact info@foto- alser.de or tel. 49 84 32 / 9489-0.
•Connect the power cord with the socket on the device and with the power socket.
7. Operation of the device
WARNING
Make sure, that the tripod with the mounted device has a tilt and skid resistant stand.
7.1 Adjust tilt angle
•Open the le t and right ixing screw o the retaining bracket.
•Adjust the required tilt angle.
•Tighten the le t and right ixing screw on the retaining
bracket.
7.2 Switch device on and o
The lamps can be switched on and o through the On/O tappet switch on the operation panel.
•Switch on device.
Set the On/O tappet switch on I.
The lamps will light up.
•Switch o lamps.
Set the On/O tappet switch on 0.
The lamps will go out.
7.3 Adjust output
•Adjust the required output with the output controller.
Output Controller

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8. Transportation and storage
•Switch o device.
See S itch on and off of device.
•Let the device come to a complete stillstand.
•Plug out the power cord rom the device.
•Demount wind machine rom lamp tripod.
•Clean the device i necessary.
See Cleaning.
•Put the device and all demounted elements in one carton and carry and store them according to
the requirements in the technical speci ications. See Technical specifications.
9. Solve problems
Problem Possible reason Remedy
Device is switched on,
but has no unction
Power cord is not
plugged or plugged
incorrect
Plug in the power
cord correctly
Micro- use is de ect Change micro- use,
see Change micro-
fuse
10. Maintenance
10.1 Continuous inspections
What you should do? Before every
operation
With every
change
Check all cables and plugs or damages
In case o damage:
WARNING! Danger o electric shock
and ire through short-circuit. The device
should be repaired by an electrician
immediately
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10.2 Cleaning
WARNING
Risk of injury for hands and fingers
Never insert your fingers, objects or clothing through the safety guard. This could lead to heavy
injuries on fingers and hands. Let the fan come to a standstill before starting any cleaning or
maintenance arrangements.
WARNING
Danger of electric shock
−The contact with moisture or water should be avoided.
−nplug the power cord before cleaning the device.
ADVICE: Just use the follo ing specified cleaning supllies.

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Wind Machine 500 Cleaning
Housing Use a micro iber cloth to remove light and
stubborn dirt
10.3 Change micro- use
WARNING
Danger of electric shock and fire through short-circuit
A micro-fuse, which is not conform with the required specifications, doesn´t protect against the
overloading of the device.
Please just use a micro-fuse, which is conform with the required specifications. See Technical
Specifications.
•Switch o device.
See S itch on and off of device.
•Disconnect rom power supply:
Unplug power cord.
•Open use holder:
Use a small screwdriver to li t up the use holder care ully
and slightly.
•Pull out the use holder with your hands completely out o
the slot.
•Take out the old micro- use.
•Slide the new micro- use in the center o the holder.
•Screw up the use holder with a small screwdriver.
11. Spare parts
Part of the device Item number
Power cord 12914
12. Disposal and environment protection
Your device should be disposed ree o charge at the local disposal points.
Fuse holder

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13. Technical specifications
Device
Power supply AC 220 - 230 V / 50 Hz
Weight 10,7 kg
Rotatable on spigot 360 °
Dimensions (HxWxD)/ Tunnel
Diameter approx. 28 cm / Ø 48 cm
Micro- use 3 A
Air Flow approx. 2880 qm/h
Propeller Rotation approx. 1400 U/min
Accessories Power cord (approx.4 m)