Westcott uLite User manual

Warranty
One year against manufacturer defect.
Westcott’s warranty obligations for this product are limited to the terms
set forth below: The F.J. Westcott Co. (“Westcott") warrants this Westcott
branded product against defects in materials and workmanship under
normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of retail purchase
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with Octagonal or Square Softbox

Setup uSaGe
CAUTION
Failure to read & follow the bullet points below may potentially
void Westcott’s 1-year Limited Warranty.
• Failure to use the supplied silver metal locking ring could result in
permanent damage to the uLite bulb and softbox. DO NOT use
the uLite Softbox without the installation of the locking ring.
• Manufacturer service only. Do not alter fixture or power cord.
• Please use extreme caution around children and pets until all
lamps are cool.
• Always use the supplied front diusion panel during use.
• Always make sure power is o and the power cord is
unplugged before removing or inserting a lamp.
• Always disconnect uLite when not in use and allow to cool
before collapsing, storing and/or changing lamps.
• Avoid Electrical Shock: Never insert any metal objects into the
uLite socket. Never use near water.
• Always use grounded power outlets. 120 volt/maximum
wattage is 500-watts.
• Fluorescent lamps contain mercury. Manage in accordance
with disposal laws. See: www.lamprecycle.org
5Ensure the unit is not plugged into any power
receptacle. Locate the lamp and screw it into
the uLite light socket.
6Locate the white front diusion panel for the
softbox. Secure this panel to the front of the
softbox using the hook and loop tape.
8Repeat all steps above for any remaining uLite.
Setting up the uLite
1Locate one 6.5' light stand. Loosen the knob
located directly at the
base of the light stand
legs. Apply pressure by
pushing downwards
to the base of the light
stand legs. The legs will
extend outward. When
the center of the light
stand is approximately 1" o of
the floor, tighten down the knob.
Using the three remaining knobs
located on your light stand,
adjust the height accordingly.
2Locate the uLite and
the softbox. Attach
the softbox to the uLite
by inserting the uLite
rods into the softbox
pockets.
CAUTION: Make
sure the heat vent is
located towards the
top of the uLite. This
will prevent overheating of the softbox and uLite.
Once attached, open the softbox by pushing
the round center runner towards and around
the lamp socket until it’s seated flush. Once
completely open, the softbox will take shape.
3Once the round black
runner is seated flat
at the base of the light
socket, install the
supplied silver metal
locking ring by rotating
clockwise on socket.
4Loosen the tightening
knob on the uLite’s
tilting bracket. Then
place the bracket onto
the top stud of the light
stand. Tighten knob to
lock into place.
7Connect the power
cord to a grounded
electrical 120v outlet.
Turn the light ON/OFF
using the switch located
on the power cord.
Collapsing the uLite Softbox
1Power OFF and unplug your uLite.
2Cooling your lamps: Allow 20 minutes for
Photoflood. Allow 5-7 minutes for Fluorescents.
3Unscrew the metal locking ring. Locate the
round center runner and pull towards you,
allowing the softbox to naturally collapse.
Removing the uLite Softbox
1Complete all steps for “Collapsing your Softbox”.
2Locate the thumb screws
and turn counterclockwise
until the softbox is released
from the main light fixture.
3To re-attach, simply line up
the screw holes with the
thumb screws and tighten
until securely fastened.
Shown using square softbox
Shown using square softbox