Quadra Head Information; Flashtube Replacement - Elinchrom ELB 400 Manuel D'utilisation

QUADRA HEAD INFORMATION

FITTING REFLECTORS
1. Always switch off the unit before connecting accessories and reflectors.
2. Disconnect the flash cable from the ELB 400 pack.
3. Mount the Quadra head to a tripod and lock the security screw.
4. Place the reflector over the Quadra head, with the umbrella hole showing down.
5. Press the Quadra head locking knob firmly down and turn the reflector to the right until you
hear the snap-in noise.
6. Check if the reflector is well fitted.
7. Reconnect the flash cable to the pack and switch the unit on.
8. Proceed in the same manner when exchanging reflectors.

FLASHTUBE REPLACEMENT

To exchange a user replaceable plug-in flashtube, please follow the instructions below:
Switch the ELB 400 pack OFF.
1. Disconnect the cable first from the pack and secondly from the Quadra head.
2. Once the Quadra head has cooled down, place the head on a dry and clean surface.
3. Attention: Use protective gloves to remove the flashtube:
• Pull the flashtube firmly out of the terminals.
• If the tube is broken, use security gloves. Avoid cutting yourself!
• Never touch the metal electrodes and ensure that the unit is discharged and
disconnected from the pack! Use an insulated tool to pull out the electrodes.
4. Take the new flashtube. A protective gloves and/or insultated tissue MUST BE USED as
any contact with your fingers on the glass may result in dark markings once the flashtube
is in use.
• For the Pro head use the horseshoe type flashtube / N° 24087
• For the Action head use the omega flashtube / N° 24086
5. Check that the tube is correctly aligned centrally and that the trigger contact is gripping the
tube.
6. Re-connect and test the unit as usual.
Push locking knob
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