Profoto ComPact 300 - Manual (Page 4)

ComPact
– English
Profoto 4 The Light Shaping Company
WARNING
Profoto generators and lamp heads are parts of a complete professional lightning system.
Please read the instruction manual carefully before use. Flash tubes and modelling lamps
emit considerable heat and may cause injury if not handled properly. Note, always unplug
the mains plug from the generator before changing the modelling lamp or flash tube.
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Under no circumstances is the generators to be opened. High voltage is inside
the equipment.
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Do not touch hot metal parts.
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Do not obstruct ventilation.
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When using the flash, do not place filters, diffusing materials, or any other
obstructions directly onto the glass cover, flash tube or modelling lamp.
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Never position the light extremly close to people.
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When mounting umbrellas, do not touch the flash tube or modelling lamp
with the metal shaft - risk of high voltage.
AT T E N T I O N ! Service only to be performed by an authorised repair station! Always use
a grounded mains outlet. Note! Under no circumstances is any part of the equipment to be
opened! The equipment is not user-serviceable and there is dangerous high voltage inside!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!
Read and follow all safety instructions below carefully to avoid injuries or damages!
Make sure that this user guide always accompanies equipment!
Profoto products are intended for professional use!
Generator, lamp heads and other parts are only intended for indoor photographic use.
Do not place or use the equipment where it can be exposed to moisture, for instance thorough condensati-
on, extreme electromagnetic fields or in areas with flammable gases or dust!
Do not expose the equipment to dripping or splashing
Do not place objects filled with liquids on the equipment.
Do not store the generator close or below the freezing point, which can lead to loss of capacity and risk of
condensation when used in a warmer surrounding immediately.
Do not connect accessories from other brands!
Equipment must only be serviced or repaired by authorised and competent service personnel!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance Profoto could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
WARNING – Electrical Shock Hazard – High Voltage!
Connect generator to grounded mains outlet!
Only use Profoto extension cables!
Do not open or disassemble generator or lamp head! Equipment operates with high voltage.
Generator capacitors will be electrically charged for a considerable time after being turned off.
Do not touch modeling lamp or flash tube when mounting umbrella metal shaft in its reflector hole, risk of
contact with live electrical socket!
Disconnect lamp cable between generator and lamp when changing modeling lamp or flash tube!
CAUTION – Burn Hazard – Hot Parts!
Do not touch hot parts with bare fingers! Modeling lamps, flash tubes and certain metal parts emit
strong heat when used! Do not point modeling lamps or flash tubes too close to persons. Light compo-
nents may on rare occasions explode and throw out hot particles!
Make sure that rated voltage for modeling lamp corresponds with technical data of user guide regarding
power supply!
NOTICE – Equipment Overheating Risk
Remove transport cap from lamp head before use!
Do not obstruct ventilation by placing filters, diffusing materials, etc. directly over glass cover modeling
lamp or flash tube!
FINAL DISPOSAL
Equipment contains electrical and electronic components that are harmful to the environment.
Equipmentmay be returnedto Profotodistributorsfreeof chargefor recyclingaccordingtoWEEE.
Follow local legal requirements for separate disposal of waste, for instance WEEE directive for electrical
and electronic equipment on the European market, when product life has ended!
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