User Safety Information - Elinchrom ZOOM Pro HD Manuel D'utilisation

User Manual
ZOOM HEAD VERSIONS
ZOOM PRO HD – 20192
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The ZOOM PRO HD version offers a high performance plug-in
flash tube with heavy-duty electrodes for maximum colour stability
and hard use in digital photography. The ZOOM PRO HD is the
best choice for catalogue and 3D turntable imaging. Maximum 50
serial flashes at 3000 ws, after this a short break of some minutes is
required to not damage the flash tube electrodes!
ZOOM ACTION – 20193
The ZOOM ACTION Head offers a very short flash duration for
action freezing photography. The new A (action) tube is a single
twin-pole plug-in flash tube with even light distribution. Maximum 20
serial flashes at 3000 ws, after this a short break of some minutes is
required to not damage the flash tube electrodes!
ZOOM PRO – 20191
This Head is designed for universal photography and is equipped with
a standard 3000 ws omega plug-in flash tube. Maximum 20 serial
flashes at 3000 ws, after this
a short break of some minutes is required to not damage the flash
tube electrodes!

USER SAFETY INFORMATION

OUTDOORS, STUDIO & GENERAL USE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read and understand all instructions before using
2. Flash heads are powerful light sources. Please be aware of the danger, or
inconvenience, that they may present to others specially children
3. Keep flash units out of reach of unauthorised people whenever possible
4. Do not use in restricted areas (like hospitals, always ask permission before)
5. Do not use near flammable / explosive material. Keep minimum 1m distance, or more
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6. Always switch off the power pack before connecting or disconnecting heads
7. Do not operate appliance with a damaged mains cord or if the appliance has been
dropped or damaged. Unit has to be examined by a qualified Elinchrom service.
8. The use of an accessory not recommended by Elinchrom may cause risk of fire,
electric shock or injury to persons
Save these instructions and forward them to the next owner
Take in account the additional recommendations :
• The unit, the flash tube and accessories 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.
• Protect the flash tube and the power pack when used in humid conditions, but
ensure ventilation for cooling !
• Flash cables must be connected correctly before switching on the power pack.
• 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 head and the power pack.
• Do not open the unit. In the event of damage, apparent failure, please contact the
Elinchrom Service Centre.
• Flash tubes and modelling lamps may generate high pressure during operation.
Explosions may occur with aged flash tubes and incorrect fuse / halogen lamp
combinations. For this reason the
• flash tube is covered with a glass dome. In case of a damaged flash tube or a broken
security cover the flash head must be immediately unplugged from the power pack
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 prevented.
If routing across the studio floor cannot be avoided, then it must be ensured that
vehicles, ladders, etc. do not damage cables. Damaged cables and cases must be
immediately replaced by customer service.
• Transport or ship the units only in the original carton and use only original cases and
bags to protect the units during transport.
• Use the protective caps for the heads to protect the flash tube.
• Use only the original Elinchrom accessories.
User Manual
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