Westcott 4899 Manual

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Setup Instructions
Spiderlite TD5 3 Light Window Light Kit PLUS
Style Series: 4899
Description
This three light complete studio kit provides a main light, a fill light and a hair light. Create the natural look of
window light using two 24" x 32" Soft Boxes mounted onto two Spiderlite TD5s. Add an accent light or hair light
using the Spiderlite TD3 mounted on a 6' boom arm. Powerful 50-watt fluorescent lamps not only stay cool to the
touch, but provide over 8,000 hours of use. The heavy-duty stands and location carry case complete the kit.
Instructional DVD included featuring Master Photographer James Schmelzer.
Product Contains
[2] Spiderlite TD5s
[2] Tilter Brackets
[1] Spiderlite TD3
[2] 24" x 32" Silver Soft Boxes
[1] 12” x 36” Strip Bank
[1] TD3 Adapter Ring
[1] 6’ Boom Arm
[8] 50-watt fluorescent Lamps
[2] 20-watt fluorescent Lamps
[3] 30-watt fluorescent Lamps
[3] 10' Heavy-Duty Light Stand
[1] Deluxe Wheeled Case
[1] Instructional DVD - Volume 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Set up the included light stand(s) and adjust to your required height using the turn knobs located on the
stem of the stand. Secure each knob to lock into place.
Attach the boom arm to one light stand. The boom arm will need adjusted once the light is attached for
proper counterweight distribution.

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Attach the included tilter bracket(s) onto the top of the light stand or boom insuring the umbrella
receptacle is located towards the top. Tighten knob to lock into place.
Next, insert the support rods into the rod sleeves in the corner of the fabric shell of the included soft box(es) all
the way into the end of the pockets. Before putting on the exterior diffusion panel, place the soft box onto a table
or the floor and spread rods apart so the soft box is rectangular in shape. Insert one rod into the hole located on
the Spiderlite TD5 head next to the slotted hole. Insert the next rod into the hole directly across from the first hole.
Repeat the steps using the two open holes. The slotted hole should be the last rod you insert.
With the soft box attached, place the Spiderlite TD5 onto the tilter bracket by inserting the gold stud into
the open hole located on the top of the tilter bracket. Tighten knob to lock into place. The light can be
tilted by using the outside larger handle located on the side of the tilter bracket.
Insuring the unit is not plugged in, place your (5) lamps into the (5) sockets located on the Spiderlite TD5. If you
are using the (5) pack of Westcott’s new 50-watt Daylight Balanced Fluorescent lamps, the smaller 20-watt lamp
included goes into the center socket. This lamp must be inserted first. The (4) remaining 50-watt lamps will go
into the (4) outer sockets.
Then, insert the (3) 30-watt lamps into the Spiderlite TD3.
Next, the external soft box diffuser may be fastened onto the front of the soft box. The external diffusion panel
can be used in either the recessed or flat front positions. It is not recommended to use the internal baffle in
conjunction with the fluorescent lamps.
Plug your light(s) in, power it using the three controls located on the back of the Spiderlite TD5 and two controls
located on the back of the Spiderlite TD3. You are now ready to begin.