Safety Hints - Dörr DFX-300 Notice D'utilisation

THANK YOU for choosing this DÖRR quality product.
Please read the instruction manual and safety hints carefully before first use.
Keep this instruction manual together with the device for future use. If other people
use this device, make this instruction manual available. This instruction manual is
part of the device and must be supplied with the device in case of sale.
DÖRR is not liable for damages caused by improper use or the failure to observe the
instruction manual and safety hints.
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SAFETY HINTS

CAUTION
Please note the following important hints before first use:
Do not trigger the studio flash directly in front of the eyes of humans or
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animals. This may cause an irreversible damage to the retina. Keep a minimum
distance of 2,5 m and make sure that people or animals do not look directly
into the studio flash.
The flash tube and the modelling light produce high temperatures, which is
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also transferred to the reflector. While operation never touch the ignition
wire, the flash tube, the modelling light and the reflector – risk of burns and
of electric shock!
Do not touch the modelling light and the flash tube with bare hands. Greasy
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fingerprints may cause the bursting of the lamps during operation! Wear
thin gloves e.g. made of cotton or microfiber or use a cloth for inserting or
replacing the lamps.
Cool down the studio flash before making any installations or before you
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store it.
Remove the protection cap before use!
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Make sure that the studio flash is mounted stable and secure and cannot tip over.
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Risk of fire!
Only operate with the supplied original cables. Do not use an extension cord.
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Take care that that nobody stumbles over the cable connections.
Keep away from flammable materials.
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The modelling light is only designed to illuminate the object while the camera
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settings are made. It is not suited as a permanent light since it produces high tem-
peratures which can harm flash accessories like conical snoots, softboxes, honey
combs or others (risk of melting).
Only for photographic purposes. Not suited for permanent room lightning.
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If you notice a smell of burning, switch off the studio flash immediately at the
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main switch and disconnect from power. Risk of fire! Please contact your dealer.
Do not touch or operate the device with wet hands or when standing on wet floor.
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Ensure sufficient ventilation during operation. Never cover the ventilation slots.
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After use turn of the device at the main switch and disconnect from power source.
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Inside the studio flash may occur high voltage. Do not attempt to repair the device
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by yourself. Risk of electric shock! When service or repair is required, contact
qualified service personnel.
Protect the device against impacts. Do not use the device if it has been dropped.
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In this case a qualified electrician should inspect the device before you use it
again.
Protect the device from rain, moisture, direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
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Do not use the device nearby mobile phones and devices that generate strong
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electromagnetic fields.
People with physical or cognitive disabilities should use the device with super-
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vision.
People with cardiac pacemakers, defibrillators or any other electrical implants
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should maintain a minimum distance of 30 cm, as the device generates magnetic
fields.
This device is not a toy. To prevent accidents and suffocation keep the device, the
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accessories and the packing materials away from children and pets.
Protect the device against dirt. Never use aggressive cleansing agents or benzine
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to clean the device. We recommend a soft, slightly damp microfiber cloth to clean
the outer parts of the device. Make sure to take off the device from power before
cleaning!
Store the device in a dust-free, dry and cool place.
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If the device is defective or without any further use, dispose of the device
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according to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE. For
further information, please contact your local authorities.
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