Velleman VDL20ST - Manual (Page 2)

VDL20ST Rev. 03
13.11.2009 ©Velleman nv 2
USER MANUAL
1. Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle
could harm the environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal
waste; it should be taken to a specialized company for recycling. This device should be
returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect the local environmental
rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for choosing HQPower! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into
service. If the device was damaged in transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer.
2. Safety Instructions
Indoor use only.
Keep the stroboscope away from rain, moisture, splashing and dripping liquids.
Protect the device against extreme heat and dust.
Never put objects filled with liquid
on top of the device.
Risk of electroshock during installation.
Touching live wires can cause life-threatening electroshocks. Wait 5 minutes after
disconnecting the stroboscope from the mains before handling the device. Make sure not
to make contact with the mains plug contacts after disconnection.
DO NOT disassemble or open the cover(s).
Keep out of reach of children and unauthorized users or users with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instructions concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the device.
• Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and
the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
• A qualified technician should install and service this device.
• Do not switch the device on immediately after it has been exposed to changes in temperature. Protect
the device against damage by leaving it switched off until it has reached room temperature.
• This device falls under protection class II. It is therefore essential that the device be earthed. Have a
qualified person carry out the electric connection.
• Make sure that the available voltage does not exceed the voltage stated in the specifications of this
manual.
• Do not crimp the power cord and protect it against damage. Have an authorised dealer replace it if
necessary.
• Disconnect the device from the mains to clean it or when it is not in use. Handle the power cord by the
plug only.
• There may be some smoke or a particular smell when the device is activated for the first time. This is
normal and any smoke or smell will gradually disappear.
• Do not look directly at the light source as sensitive people may go into epileptic seizure if they do.
• Note that damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.
• Do not operate the stroboscope without or with a cracked glass pane. Have it replaced when it is
damaged.
3. General Guidelines
Refer to the Velleman ® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.
• This stroboscope should only be used indoors with an alternating current of max. 230 VAC ~ 50 Hz.
• Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.
• Select a location where the device is protected against extreme heat, dust and moisture. Respect a
minimum distance of 0.5 m between the device’s light output and any illuminated surface.