walimex 17157 User manual
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Copy of Instruction Manual
Fluorescent Light 110-660W
Gewerbering 26
86666 Burgheim
Tel. +49/84 32 / 9489-0
Fax: +49/84 32 / 9489 - 8333
eMail: info@foto-walser.de
www.foto-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 this manual ......................................................................................... 4
2. Important safety notes .................................................................................. 4
3. Unpack and check the device ......................................................................... 4
4. Overview about the parts .............................................................................. 6
5. Quick-start guide ........................................................................................... 7
6. Preparation for operation .............................................................................. 8
6.1 Mount on lamp tripod............................................................................................ 8
6.2Screw lamps in and out .......................................................................................... 8
6.3Connect to power supply ....................................................................................... 8
7. Operation of the device ................................................................................. 8
7.1 Adjust tilt angle ...................................................................................................... 9
7.2Switch device on and off ........................................................................................ 9
7.3 Switch lamps on and off......................................................................................... 9
8. Transportation and storage............................................................................ 9
9. Solve problems............................................................................................ 10
10. Maintenance ............................................................................................... 10
10.1 Continuous inspections ........................................................................................ 10
10.2 Cleaning................................................................................................................ 10
10.3 Change lamps ....................................................................................................... 11
10.4 Change micro-fuse ............................................................................................... 11
11. Accessories and options............................................................................... 11
12. Spare parts .................................................................................................. 11
13. Disposal and environment protection .......................................................... 12
14. Technical specifications ............................................................................... 12
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Thank you very much for your confidence. We wish you much pleasure and success with your new
device.
The Fluorescent Light is equipped with high-quality lamps and therewith particularly suitable for
ambitious beginners and professional users in film and studio photography. The lamps are
characterized by their long life, stable colour temperature and constant luminance (without flickering).
The main features of your device as follows:
stable light with constant colour temperature
sturdy metal housing
lamps can be switched on and off
with 4 barndoors for reducing the light loss
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 mean, that your device meets the safety requirements of all
relevant European Directives.
This marking mean, that your device should be disposed in the local
disposal points. Dieses Zeichen bedeutet, dass Sie das Gerät nur bei einer
örtlichen
1.2 Markings in this manual
Marking
Meaning
Indicates the handling and consequences of safety
notes.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in a serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
ADVICE:
Indicates potentially physical damages and other
important information 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 device directly.
WARNING
Danger of crashing, entrapment and fire through the falling down of the device
The weight of the device is –depending on the model –up to 13kg.
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.
Unplug the power cord, if the flash is not in use for a long time.
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WARNING
Danger of electric shock, burn hazard
A short-circuit could be caused by defect cables, 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 from falling down.
In case of falling down, 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 device can overheat, if you operate it with covered ventilation slots.
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 ventilation slots of the device during operation.
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.
CAUTION
Danger of burning on hot parts
The lamps could heat up up to 90°.
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.
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Please just use lamps, which comply with EN 60357 Page 3155.
3. Unpack and check the device
Please unpack the delivery carefully.
Please check, if the delivery is complete:
1 x Fluorescent Light 220 W
oLamps (number depends on model –see technical data)
o1 x Power Cable
o1x Mounting Bracket/Lamp base
1 x Instruction Manual in German and English.
Please check, if the delivery is undamaged.
service hotline with 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 may be similar.
ADVICE:
Please remove protective film from reflective areas before first use.
4. Overview about the parts
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1. Housing
2. Lamp Socket
3. Locking Lever Tilt Angle
4. Jack for Power Connection
5. On/Off Switch Lamps
6. On/Off Switch
7. Fuse Holder
8. Lamps
9. Barndoors
5. Quick-start guide
ADVICE:
The detailed instruction for the following operations can be found in the respective chapters in this
instruction manual.
Keep the sequences of the following operation steps when 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
Insert lamps
Adjust tilt angle
Connect to power supply
Switch on device
Switch lamps on and off
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6. Preparation for operation
6.1 Mount on lamp tripod
ADVICE:
Please note the user information of the tripod manufacturer.
WARNING
Select a tripod of suitable weight and dimensions. See Technical specifications.
Make sure, that the tripod with the mounted device has a tilt and skid resistant stand.
Loose locking knurl.
Mount the device on the tripod.
Tighten locking knurl.
6.2 Screw lamps in and out
WARNING
Danger of cutting and splitting through breaking or bursting lamp
Don´t let the lamps fall down.
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 off device.
See Switch the device on and off.
Disconnect from power supply:
Plug out power cord.
Let the device cool down.
CAUTION! Danger of burning on lamps. Let the device cool down for approx. 30 minutes.
Screw in lamps:
Screw in the lamps carefully and close the safety clips.
WARNING! Danger of electric shock. Always screw in all lamps as to avoid touching in the
sockets, when the device is switched on.
Screw out lamps:
Open the safety clips, screw out the lamps carefully and store them securely.
6.3 Connect to power supply
Switch off device.
See Switch on and off of the device.
Compare the local power supply with the connected load of the device.
See Technical specifications.
Connect the power cord with the socket on the device and with the power socket.
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7. Operation of the device
WARNING
Make sure, that the lamp tripod is positioned tilt and skid resistant.
7.1 Adjust tilt angle
Open tilt lever.
Adjust the required tilt angle.
Tighten tilt lever.
7.2 Switch the device on and off
Switch on device:
Set main On/Off tappet switch on I.
The device is ready for operation.
If the lamp is switched on:
The lamp lights up.
Switch off device:
Set main On/Off tappet switch on O.
If lamp was switched on:
The lamp will go out.
7.3 Switch lamps on and off
The lamps can be switched on and off through the tappet switch on the operation panel.
8. Transportation and storage
Switch off device.
See Switch the device on and off.
Unplug the power cord.
Let the device cool down completely.
WARNING! Danger of burning through hot parts. Let the device cool down completely.
Screw out the lamps and store them securely.
See Screw lamps in and out.
Demount Fluorescent Light from lamp tripod.
Clean the device if 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 specifications. See Technical specifications.
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9. Solve Problems
Problem
Possible reason
Remedy
Device is switched on,
but has no function
Power cord is not plugged
or plugged incorrect
Plug in the power cord correctly
Micro-fuse is defect
Change micro-fuse, see Change micro-
fuse
Lamps do not light up
Lamps are switched off
Switch on lamps, see Screw in and out
of lamps
Lamps are not screwed in
firmly
Screw the lamp more firmly into the
socket
Lamp is defect
Change the lamp, see Screw in and out
of lamps
10. Maintenance
10.1 Continuous inspections
What you should do?
Before every
operation
With every
change
Check all cables and plugs for damages.
In case of damage:
WARNING! Danger of electric shock and fire through
short-circuit. The device should be repaired by an
electrician immediately.
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Check, if the lamps are screwed in firmly.
In case of damage:
WARNING! Danger of electric shock and fire through
short-circuit. The device should be repaired by an
electrician immediately.
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10.2 Cleaning
WARNING
Danger of cutting and splitting through breaking or bursting lamp
Don´t let the lamps fall down.
Don´t touch the lamp with bare hands. Just touch the lamp at the plastic socket or wear clean
cotton gloves or use a clean cloth.
WARNING
Danger of electric shock
The contact with moisture or water should be avoided.
Unplug the power cord before cleaning the device.
ADVICE: Just use the following specified cleaning supllies.
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Fluorescent Light 220 W
Cleaning
Housing
Use a microfiber cloth to remove light and stubborn dirt
Lamps
Wipe off with dust brush or dry, soft cloth
ADVICE:
Don´t clean the lamps with water. 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.
Screw lamps out and in.
See Screw lamps in and out.
10.4 Change micro-fuse
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 off device.
See Switch on and off of the device.
Disconnect from power supply:
Unplug power cord.
Open fuse holder:
Use a small screwdriver to lift up the fuse holder carefully and slightly.
Pull out the fuse holder with your hands completely out of the slot.
Take out the old micro-fuse.
Slide the new micro-fuse in the center of the holder.
Slide the fuse holder carefully into the slot as far as it goes.
11. Accessories and options
You can find extensive accessories for your device in our webshop.
12. Spare parts
Part of the device
Item number
Lamp (walimex Replacement Lamp Fluorescent Light) 2G11 / 55W
14532
Power Cord
12914
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13. Disposal and environment protection
Your device should be disposed free of charge at the local disposal points.
14. Technical specifications
Device
110W
17156
220W
16846
220W
17158
330W
17159
330W
17157
440W
17160
550W
17161
660W
17162
Protection Class
IP 20
Power Supply
AC 220 - 230 V / 50 Hz
Weight
approx.
4.1kg
approx.
4.1kg
approx.
4.1kg
approx.
4.1kg
approx.
4.1kg
approx.
4.1kg
approx.
4.1kg
approx.
4.1kg
Rotatable on
spigot
360 °
Dimensions
(HxWxD)
without
panhead
approx.
58x20x7
approx.
58x20x7
approx.
58x20x7
approx.
58x20x7
approx.
58x20x7
approx.
58x20x7
approx.
58x20x7
approx.
58x20x7
Micro-fuse
10 A
Accessories
Power cord (approx.4m)
Output in Lux
ISO 100 / at 2m
distance
approx.
1100lx
approx.
1100lx
approx.
1100lx
approx.
1100lx
approx.
1100lx
approx.
1100lx
approx.
1100lx
approx.
1100lx
Lamps
Lamps (rod
shaped)
110 Watt
(2 x 55 W)
110 Watt
(2 x 55 W)
110 Watt
(2 x 55 W)
110 Watt
(2 x 55 W)
110 Watt
(2 x 55 W)
110 Watt
(2 x 55 W)
110 Watt
(2 x 55 W)
110 Watt
(2 x 55 W)
Colour
Temperature
approx.
5400 K
approx.
5400 K
approx.
5400 K
approx.
5400 K
approx.
5400 K
approx.
5400 K
approx.
5400 K
approx.
5400 K
Socket
2G11
Permitted
operation
temperature
-10 °C to + 40 °C
Storage
Conditions
Dry and dust-free in carton at -20 °C to +50 °C
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