WalimeXPro LED 500 User manual

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Copy of Instruction Manual
LED 500 Fluorescent Light
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 anual .................................................... 4
1.1 Markings on the device .......................................................................................... 4
1.2 Markings in this manual ......................................................................................... 4
2. I portant safety notes .................................................................................. 4
3. Unpack and check the device ......................................................................... 6
4. Overview about the parts .............................................................................. 7
5. Quick start guide ........................................................................................... 7
6. Preparation for operation .............................................................................. 7
6.1 Mount on tripod (optional) .................................................................................... 7
6.2 Connect to power supply ....................................................................................... 8
7. Operation of the device ................................................................................. 8
7.1 Adjust tilt angle ...................................................................................................... 8
7.2 Switch device on and o ........................................................................................ 8
7.3 Switch lamps on and o ......................................................................................... 8
8. Transportation and storage ............................................................................ 8
9. Solve proble s .............................................................................................. 9
10. Maintenance ................................................................................................. 9
10.1 Continuous inspections .......................................................................................... 9
10.2 Cleaning .................................................................................................................. 9
10.3 Change lamps ....................................................................................................... 10
10.4 Change micro- use................................................................................................ 10
11. Accessories and options ................................................................................10
12. Spare parts ...................................................................................................10
13. Disposal and environ ent protection ...........................................................11
14. Technical specifications ................................................................................11

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Thank you very much or your con idence. We wish you much pleasure and success with your new
device.
The LED 500 Fluorescent Light is equipped with long-living, energy-saving LED. The Light is especially
developed or ambitious beginners and pro essional users in ilm and studio photography. It is
characterized through its longevity, stable colour temperature and constant luminance (without
lickering).
The barndoors provide a rectangular illumination, cover large projecting area and distribution without
shadow e ect. An electronic ballast guarantees high power e iciency. The body o the Fluorescent
Light is attractive in its appearance and made up o aluminium alloy. The Fluorescent Light is the right
choice or you, also because o its security and compatibilty!
The main eatures o your device as ollows:
−stable light with constant colour temperature
−sturdy aluminium/metal housing
−rotatable and tiltable socket, which its on every common lamp tripod
−low heat development
−low energy demand
−long service li e
−vertical and horizontal usage possible
−Please read these instructions carefully before using your device for the first ti e. It includes
everything you need to know to avoid physical injuries and da ages.
−Please pay attention to all safety notes in this instruction anual.
−Please keep this anual safe. In case of selling or leaving the device to other persons, please
don´t forget to hand this anual over as well.

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1. How to understand the instruction anual
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.
CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation, which, i not
avoided, may result in inor or oderate injury.
ADVICE
:
Indicates potentially physical damages and other
important in ormation in connection with your
device.
2. I portant safety notes
WARNING
The optical radiation of the la ps could blind your eyes and lead to afteri ages, if persons and
ani als look into the la p directly. This could lead to injuries. Please avoid persons and ani als
looking into the flash directly.
WARNING
Danger of crashing, entrap ent and fire through the falling down of the device
The weight of the device is approx. 3kg.
−Make sure, that the device is always positioned tilt and skid resistant and stored securely.
−Keep out of reach of children and ani al. 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 fro 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 ounting and aintenance and disconnect fro power supply.
−Protect your device against unintended switching-on.
−Unplug the power cord, if the flash is not in use for a long ti e.

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WARNING
Danger of electric shock, fire through short-circuit
A short-circuit could be caused through defect cables and through hu idity or oisture. A short-
circuit can war up the conductors, so that there isolation will elt or even elt 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 roo s.
−Don´t operate the device outdoors.
−Please only follow this instruction anual for cleaning the device.
−Make sure, that cables and conductors won´t be da aged. Da ages could be caused through
heat i pact, che ical influence or through echanical i pacts as rubbing, bending, tearing,
rolling over or nibbling ani als.
−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 da aged or defect or if you notice a burning s ell:
Disconnect the power supply by pulling out the power cord i ediately. Never operate your
device with da aged housing, defect la ps or da aged 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 anual for aintaining your device.
−Please just use spare parts, which are confor to the required specifications.
See Technical Specifications.
WARNING
The device can overheat, if you operate it with covered ventilation slots.
The device itself, accessories and easily infla able aterials in close distance could catch fire. The
accessories can overheat, if it does not co ply with the necessary specifications.
−Please just use accessories and spare parts, which are confor to the required specifications.
See Technical Specifications.
−La ps, which are da aged or defor ed through heat, should be exchanged i ediately.
−Re ove easily infla able aterials, which are in close distance to the device.
CAUTION
Danger of burning on hot parts
The la ps could heat up up to 40°C.
−Don´t touch the parts during operation and cooling down.
−Please cool down your device co pletely before starting any ounting or aintenance
arrange ents.
WARNING
Danger of cutting and splitting through breaking la ps,
possible discolouration on the la ps
La ps can break and split, when they fall down.
Even s all residues of skin oil on the la ps could lead, due to the high heat i pact, to the splitting
of the la p. Broken glass could hurt eyes and skin.
−Please handle the la ps with care to avoid bursting.

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−Don´t touch the la ps with bare hands. Just touch the la p at the plastic socket or wear clean
cotton gloves or use a clean cloth.
−Avoid touching the flash tube accidentally when ounting or changing accessories.
3. Unpack and check the device
•Please unpack the device care ully.
•ADVICE:
For the first time use: Remove the protection foil from the barndoors
•Please check, i the delivery is complete:
o1 Fluorescent Light 500W
o1 Power Cord
o1 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-walser.de or
our 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.

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4. Overview about the parts
1 . Housing
2. Handle
3. On/O tappet switch
4. Connection or power cord
5. On/O Switch Lamps
6. Adjustable Lamp Socket
7. Fuse Holder
8. Barndoors
9. LED
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 tripod (optional).
•Adjust tilt angle.
•Connect to power supply.
•Switch on device.
•Switch lamps on/o .
6. Preparation for operation
6.1 Mount the device on a tripod (optional). You can mount the Fluorescent Light vertically or horizontally
due to your requirements.
ADVICE:
Please note the user information of the tripod manufacturer.
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WARNING
Select a tripod of suitable weight and di ensions. See Technical Specifications.
Make sure, that the tripod with the ounted device has a tilt and skid resistant stand.
1. Loose locking knurl.
Mount the device with the holder on the tripod.
Tighten locking knurl.
Open barndoors.
6.2 Connect to power supply
•Switch o device.
See Switch 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-walser.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
7.1 Adjust tilt angle
•Open tilt lever.
•Adjust the required tilt angle.
•Tighten tilt lever.
7.2 Switch the device on and o
•Switch the device on:
Set On/O tappet switch on I.
•The device is ready or operation.
•I the lamps are switched on:
The lamps light up.
•Switch o device:
Set On/O tappet switch on O.
•I the lamps were switched on:
The lamps go out.
7.3 Switch lamps on and o
You can switch the LED´s on and o on the operation panel due to your requirements.
8. Transportation and storage
•Switch o device.
See Switch device on and off.
•Let the device cool down completely.
WARNING! Danger o burning through hot parts. Let the device cool down completely.
•Cover the LED with e.g. bubble wrap and close the barndoors.
•Demount power cord.

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•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 proble s
Proble Possible reason Re edy
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
Lamps do not light up Lamps are switched
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Switch on lamps, see Screw in and out of
lamp
Lamps are de ect Change lamps, but only through an
electrician
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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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
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10.2 Cleaning
WARNING
Danger of cutting and splitting through breaking or bursting la ps.
WARNING
Danger of electric shock
−The contact with oisture or water should be avoided.
−Unplug the power cord before cleaning the device.
ADVICE: Just use the following specified cleaning supplies.

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LED 500 Fluorescent Light
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 with water. Even small
residues on the lamps could lead to bursting
Barndoors Use a wet micro iber cloth i necessary
10.3 Change lamps
WARNING
Please just use suitable LED for this device. These LED´s should just be changed through an
electrician. It is essential to send back the device to Foto Walser within the warranty ti e.
10.4 Change micro- use
WARNING
Danger of electric shock and fire through short-circuit
A icro-fuse, which is not confor with the required specifications, doesn´t protect against the
overloading of the device.
Please just use a icro-fuse, which is confor with the required specifications. See Technical
specifications.
•Switch o device.
Switch device on and off.
•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 holder.
•Slide the use holder care ully into the slot as ar as it goes.
11. Accessories and options
You can ind extensive accessories or your device in our webshop.
12. Spare parts
Part of the device Ite nu ber
Power cord 12914

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13. Disposal and environ ent protection
Your device should be disposed ree o charge at the local disposal points.
14. Technical specifications
Device
Micro- use 5A
Power supply AC 220 - 230 V / 50 Hz
Weight approx. 3,0 kg
Vertical pivoting radius 180 °
Dimensions (HxWxD) approx. 19 cm x 35 cm x 10cm
Accessories Power cord (4 m), instruction
manual
Output at 2m distance approx. 630 Lux
La ps
Colour temperature 6200 K
Permitted operation
temperature -10 °C to + 40 °C
Storage conditions Dry and dust- ree in carton
at -20 °C to +50 °C