walimex 16957 User manual

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Copy of Instruction Manual
Daylight Set, 3 pcs.
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 .................................................... 3
1.1 Markings on the device .......................................................................................... 3
1.2 Markings in this manual ......................................................................................... 3
2. Important safety notes .................................................................................. 3
3. npack and check the device ......................................................................... 5
4. Overview about the parts .............................................................................. 5
5. Quick-start guide ........................................................................................... 6
6. Preparation for operation .............................................................................. 6
6.1 Mount device (optional) ......................................................................................... 6
6.2 Screw lamps in and out .......................................................................................... 6
6.3 Connect to power supply ....................................................................................... 7
7. Operation of the device ................................................................................. 7
7.1 Adjust pivoting and tilt angle ................................................................................. 7
7.2 Switch device/lamps on and o ............................................................................. 7
8. Transportation and storage ............................................................................ 7
9. Solve problems .............................................................................................. 7
10. Maintenance ................................................................................................. 8
10.1 Continuous inspections .......................................................................................... 8
10.2 Cleaning .................................................................................................................. 8
10.3 Change lamps ......................................................................................................... 8
11. Accessories and options ................................................................................. 9
12. Spare parts .................................................................................................... 9
13. Disposal and environment protection ............................................................ 9
14. 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.
The walimex Daylight Set is a continuous light, which is especially developed or ambitious beginners
and pro essional users in ilm and studio photography.
The main eatures o your device as ollows:
−set o 3 daylight lamps with re lectors and ixing clips
−lexible positioning thanks to adjustable legs
−easy to switch on and o with only one turn
−ixing clips or horizontal and vertical use
−reduced heat development through cold light
−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.
1. How to understand this 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 this 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
Danger of blinding for eyes
The optical radiation of the lamps could blind your eyes and lead to afterimages, if persons and
animals look into the lamp directly. This could lead to injuries. Please avoid persons and animals
looking into the flash directly.

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WARNING
Danger of crashing, entrapment and fire through the falling down of the device
The weight of the device is approx. 0,5kg.
−Make sure, that the device is always positioned tilt and skid resistant and stored securely.
−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.
−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, 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 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.
−Please just use accessories and spare parts, which are conform to the required specifications.
See Technical Specifications.
−Lamps, which are damaged or deformed through heat, should be exchanged immediately.
−Remove easily inflammable materials, which are in close distance to the device.
CA TION
Danger of burning on hot parts
The lamps could heat up up to 85 °C, the housing up to 50 °C.

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−Don´t touch the parts during operation and cooling down.
−Please cool down your device completely before starting any mounting or maintenance
arrangements.
WARNING
Danger of cutting and splitting through breaking lamps,
possible discolouration on the lamps
Lamps can break and split, when they fall down.
Even small residues of skin oil on the lamps could lead, due to the high heat impact, to the splitting
of the lamp. Broken glass could hurt eyes and skin.
−Please handle the lamps with care to avoid bursting.
−Don´t touch the lamps with bare hands. Just touch the lamp at the plastic socket or wear clean
cotton gloves or use a clean cloth.
−Avoid touching the flash tube accidentally when mounting or changing accessories.
−Only use lamps, which comply with EN 60357 Page 3155.
3. npack and check the device
•Please unpack the device care ully.
•Please check, i the delivery is complete:
o3 x Daylight
o3 x Lamps á 25 Watt
o1 x Instruction Manual in German and English.
•Please check, i the delivery is undamaged.
ADVICE: If the delivery should be incomplete or damaged, please contact info@foto- alser.de or
our service hotline ith the telephone number +49 84 32 / 9489-0.
ADVICE: We reserve the right to make technical and optical modifications in the course of product
improvement. Pictures can differ.
4. Overview about the parts
1 . ON/OFF rotary switch
2. Housing
3. Lamp
4. Fixing screw
5. Screw clamp
6. Power cord
7. Rotating and extension arm
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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 device.
•Screw lamps in and out.
•Adjust rotating and tilt angle.
•Connect to power supply.
•Switch device/lamps on/o .
6. Preparation for operation
6.1 Mount device (optional)
WARNING
Only mount the device on a surface, which is suitable for the weight and
dimensions of the device. See Technical Specifications.
Make sure, that the surface with the mounted device has a tilt resistant
stand.
•Open ixing screw o the screw clamp.
•Put the device on a sur ace, e.g. shooting table.
•Tighten ixing screw o the screw clamp.
6.2 Screw lamps in and out
WARNING
Danger of cutting and splitting through breaking or bursting lamp
Don´t let the lamp fall down.
Don´t touch the lamps with bare hands. Just touch the lamp at the plastic socket or wear clean
cotton gloves or use a clean cloth.
ADVICE: Possible discolouration through burn marks on the lamps.
•Switch o device.
See S itch device/lamps on and off.
•Disconnect rom power supply:
Demount power cord.
•Let the device cool down.
CA TION! Danger o burning on lamps. Let the device cool down or approx. 25 minutes.
•Screw in lamps:
Screw the lamps care ully into the sockets.
WARNING! Danger o electric shock. Screw in the lamp in the socket as to avoid touching in
the sockets, when the device is switched on.
Fixing screw

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•Screw out lamps:
Screw out the lamps care ully and store them securely.
6.3 Connect to power supply
•Switch o device. See S itch the device on and off.
•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 power socket.
7. Operation of the device
7.1 Adjust rotating and tilt angle
•You can adjust the required position by slight pulling, rotating and turning
7.2 Switch device/lamps on and o
•Switch on device:
Turn the ON/OFF rotary switch clockwise until you can hear it.
•The device is ready or operation.
•The lamp lights up.
•Switch o device:
Turn the ON/OFF rotary switch clockwise until you can hear it.
•The lamp goes out.
8. Transportation and storage
•Switch o device.
See S itch the device on and off.
•Let the device cool down completely.
WARNING! Danger o burning through hot parts. Let the device cool down completely.
•Screw out lamps.
See Scre lamps in and out.
•Demount power cord.
•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
Power cord is not plugged
or plugged in incorrect
Plug in power cord correctly

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Problem Possible reason Remedy
unction
Lamps do not light
up
Lamps are switched o Switch on lamps, see S itch lamps on and
off
Lamps are de ect Change lamps, see Scre lamps in and out
10. Maintenance
10.1 Continuous inspections
What you should do? Before every
operation
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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Check, i the socket o the lamps is irmly
In case o damage:
WARNING! Danger o electric shock and ire through short-circuit. The
device should be repaired by an electrician immediately
10.2 Cleaning
WARNING
Danger of cutting and splitting through breaking or bursting lamps.
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 supplies.
Daylight Set, 3 pcs. Cleaning
Housing Use a micro iber cloth to remove light and stubborn dirt
Lamps Wipe o with dust brush or dry, so t cloth
ADVICE:
Don´t clean the lamps ith ater. Even small residues on the lamps
could lead to bursting
10.3 Change lamps
WARNING
Please just use lamps, which are conform with the required specifications.
See Technical specifications.

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•Screw lamps in and out.
See Scre lamps in and out.
11. Accessories and options
You can ind extensive accessories or your device in our webshop.
12. Spare parts
Part of the device Item number
Lamps (walimex Spiral Daylight Lamps 25 W) 12803
13. Disposal and environment protection
Your device should be disposed ree o charge at the local disposal points.
14. Technical specifications
Daylight Set, 3 pcs.
Power Supply AC 220 - 230 V / 50 Hz
Weight each device approx. 0,5 kg
Pivoting Radius 180 °
Length Device (L) approx. 44 cm or 72 cm
Cable Length approx. 300 cm
Protection Class IP 20
Accessories Instruction manual, lamps
Output in Lux with 2m
distance approx. 110 lx
Output in Watt
(each 1 x 25W – E27)
Spiral Daylight Lamps
(energy-saving lamps), which
comply with EN 60357 Page
3155
each 25W
Colour Temperature approx. 7200 K
Permitted operation
temperature -10 °C to + 40 °C
Storage conditions Dry and dust- ree in carton
at -10 °C to +50 °C