WalimeXPro 16565 User manual

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Copy of Instruction Manual
Ceiling Softbox, 100x200cm
Gewerbering 26
86666 Burgheim
Tel. +49 84 32 / 9489-0
Fax. +49 84 32 / 9489 - 8333
eMail [email protected]
www.foto-walser.de

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Congratulation to your new walimex pro Ceiling Softbox! The professional trapezoidal Ceiling Softbox is
ideally suitable for taking pictures from large objects. The huge reflection surface guarantees optimal
light.
1. Included in delivery
(A) 2x Rods for upper longitudinal support, approx. 71cm
(B) 2x Rods for upper longitudinal support with connecting piece, approx. 84cm
(C) 2x Rods for lower lateral support, approx. 105cm
(D) 2x Rods for lower longitudinal support, approx. 99cm
(E) 2x Rods for lower longitudinal support with connecting piece, approx. 105cm
(F) 1x Rear Diffusor
(G) 1x Front Diffusor
(H) 4x Connecting Rods between upper and lower rectangle, approx. 70cm
(I) 1x Softbox Cover
(J) 2x Rods for upper lateral support, approx. 26cm
(K) Ceiling Support, approx. 8x8cm
(L) Safety and Mounting Steel Band
2. Safety Notes
−lease read these instructions carefully before using the walimex pro Ceiling Softbox for
the first time. It includes everything you need to know to avoid physical injuries and
damages.
−lease pay attention to all safety notes in this instruction manual.
−lease 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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(C)
(B)
(A)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(E)
(J) (K) (L)

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1. How to understand this instruction manual
1.1 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 falling parts from the Ceiling Softbox or mounted devices. The weight of the
Softbox is approx. 6,2kg. A load capacity from 15kg should not be exceeded. lease pay
attention to the load capacity from your ceiling. Advice: The weight of your used devices is
given in the appropriate user manual.
−The walimex pro Ceiling Softbox should just be mounted on ceilings, which can ensure
enough stability and therewith the load capacity.
−Just use suitable mounting parts.
−Mount the Softbox securely and sturdily. Tighten all screws of the Ceiling Softbox and of
the mounted devices after repeated use.
−When mounting on the ceiling, please pay attention to possibly mounted power cables or
water pipes – Danger of electric shock.
WARNING
Danger of crashing, entrapment and burning through hanging down or falling down devices
or parts
−Make sure, that the Ceiling Softbox is always mounted securely and sturdily.
−Make sure, that all devices are mounted securely and fastened with the safety band.
−Avoid placing cables where they can be tripped over. The device could fall down.
−Avoid squeezing power cables – Danger of electric shock.
−lease just use accessories and spare parts for the walimex pro Ceiling Softbox, which are
conform to the required specifications.
Remove easily inflammable materials.
CAUTION
Danger of burning on hot parts
The lamps of the studio devices could heat up according to the specified temperatures given
from the supplier. Advice: The time for cooling down is given in the user manual of your studio
devices.

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−Don´t touch these parts during operation and cooling down.
−Let the devices cool down completely before starting any mounting or maintenance
arrangements.
3. Assembly
Step I
Plug the upper longitudinal rod 1x Rod with Spigot approx. 71cm (A) with 1x Rod with connecting
piece and spigot approx. 84cm (B) together and tighten the Allen screws. Repeat this twice.
Step II
For the lower longitudinal support plug 1x Rod approx. 99cm (D) with Rod approx. 105cm (E)
together and tighten the Allen screws. Repeat this twice.
Step III
To get the upper rectangular support, plug together the
short approx. 26cm long lateral rods (J) with the longitudinal
rods from step I. Tighten the butterfly screws. The spigots
must show upwards.
Step IV
Take the longitudinal rods from step III and plug the lateral rods
approx. 105cm (C) to the lower rectangle. Tighten the butterfly
screws.
Step V
Take the 4 Connecting Rods (F) and plug the upper rectangle support from step III with the lower
rectangle support from step IV together. Tighten the butterfly screws. Check all screw and plug
connections, if they are tightened and tighten them again if necessary.

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Step VI
The Softbox Cover will be fastened through the inner support with the twines on the rods. In the
edges, pull the rubber strap over the borders as shown in the following picture.
Step VII
Mount the Rear (F) and Front Diffusor (G) on the Velcro fastener, which is inside the walimex pro
Ceiling Softbox.
Step VIII
Mount the Ceiling Softbox with the 2 intended Ceiling Supports (K).
Make sure a secure stability with the Safety and Mounting Steel Band.
CAUTION: ay attention to the safety notes mentioned in point 2
Step IX
Mount the devices on the 5/8 spigots and tighten the fixing screw of the device. Pay attention to
a secure mounting of your devices. Pull the Safety Band through the bracket of your devices and
fix the Band with the carabiner on the metal insert.
CAUTION: ay attention to the safety notes mentioned in point 2