Storage And Transportation; Disposal And Recycling - Elinchrom ELB 1200 Manuel D'utilisation

User Manual

STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION

To improve the lifetime and security of your battery, please shutdown the ELB1200 battery for
storage and transportation. The shutdown mode prevents self-discharge. To avoid progressive
battery discharge (so called SELF-DISCHARGE*) which can cause a DEEP DICHARGE MODE**,
please do not store fully charged battery packs for more than 6 months without use. If you have
several batteries please use them all or alternate among them.
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*SELF-DISCHARGE MODE
Small losses of charge are observed during storage of a charged battery (self-discharge), which
is a natural process. These losses are more important while the BMS (Battery Management
System) is ON. Turning the battery pack OFF can help to reduce battery self-discharge by up to
100 times. To limit the self-discharge losses, please shut your battery down for transportation
and storage.
**DEEP DISCHARGE MODE
If the battery is not recharged over a long period of time (several months or more), the self-
discharge process may progressively cause the battery to enter a state of DEEP DISCHARGE.
Use only the original cartons or cases when you travel or ship flash units to avoid transportation
damage. Try to avoid condensation related problems, acclimatise flash units before using them.
Discharge flash units before transporting them or wait minimum 30 minutes after the mains cable
has been removed and the unit cooled down. Never drop a flash unit; the flashtube and internal
components could break.
Please refer to our separate TRAVELLING BY AIR AS A PASSENGER Instructions (73042,
orange leaflet) for current transportation regulations.

DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING

This device has been manufactured to the highest standards from materials which can be
recycled or disposed of in a manner that is not environmentally damaging. The device may be
taken back after use to be recycled, if it is returned in a condition that is the result of normal use.
Any components not reclaimable will be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner.
If you have any question on disposal, please contact your local office or your local ELINCHROM
Agent.
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