User Safety Information Outdoors, Studio & General Use - Elinchrom RQ Ringflash ECO Manuel D'utilisation

User Safety Information Outdoors, Studio & general use
Because a portable Ringflash is frequently used «on location» please be aware of the
danger, or inconvenience, which it may represent to others for example children.
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• Keep flash units out of reach of unauthorised persons whenever possible.
• Do not use in restricted area (like hospitals, always ask permission before).
• Do not use near flammable / explosive material.
• Always switch off the unit before connecting or disconnecting heads.
• The unit and the flash tube may become very hot during and after use! To avoid
injuries, handle with isolating cloth or wait until parts have cooled down.
• Never flash into the eyes of a subject without warning. Close use may affect
eyesight.
• There is high voltage and there can be high currents, so please apply all the usual
safety precautions when handling the unit, changing flash cables, as you would with
mains powered electronic flash.
• Protect the RQ Ringflash ECO & Quadra power pack when used in humid conditions.
• Flash cables must be connected correctly at both ends. Use this cable only for
Ranger Quadra.
• Acclimatizing: If the unit has been exposed to very cold conditions, sudden exposure
to warm or humid air may cause condensation and malfunction.
• Prevent direct sunlight, which might heat up the RQ Ringflash ECO and the Quadra
power pack.
• Do not open the unit. In the event of damage or apparent failure, a defect flash tube,
please contact the Elinchrom Service Centre.
• Flash tubes generate high pressure during operation and can therefore explode.
For this reason the flashtube is covered with a transparent security plastic cover.
In case of a damaged flash tube or a broken security cover the Ringflash must be
immediately unplugged from the Ranger Quadra and sent to an authorized Elinchrom
customer service.
• Only lamp connectors with immaculate contacts must be used, burned or/and
corroded contacts may cause explosions in the area of connectors and lamp sockets.
• Do not route cables across the studio floor if possible, so that damage is excluded.
If routing across the studio floor cannot be omitted, then it must be ensured that
vehicles, ladders, etc do not damage cables. Damaged cables and cases must be
immediately replaced by customer service.
• The RQ Ringflash ECO may not be used for any other purpose, especially not for
other electrical appliances. Use this unit only with the Ranger Quadra Power Pack
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