Maintenance - Elinchrom ELB 500 HEAD Manuel D'utilisation

User Manual
7. If the tube is broken, use security gloves to avoid cutting
yourself and use an insulated tool to pull out the electrodes.
Never touch the metal electrodes.
8. Now replace with a new correct original Elinchrom flashtube.
An insulated tissue or security gloves MUST BE USED.
Any contact with your fingers on the tube, can cause dark
markings on the tube when used.
9. Check that the tube is correctly aligned (central) and that the
trigger contact is gripping the tube with the security wire.
10. Re-connect and test the head as usual.

MAINTENANCE

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The head requires only very little maintenance. To ensure secure
operation please check the following points regularly before
connecting the head to the power pack:
• Ensure that the contacts of the flash head connector are not
burned or corroded.
• The flash cable should not have any marks or cuts.
Avoid any risk of electric shock which could be a risk to life.
• Ensure that the plug-in flash tube is correctly fitted.
• Do not use water to clean dust and dirt from the head.
CAUTION!
Under no circumstances open any part of the equipment. The
ELB 500 Head is not user serviceable and there is dangerous high
voltage. In the event of difficulties contact your Elinchrom Service
partner. Not compatible with ELB 400.
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