Elinchrom Ranger RX manual User Safety Information, Outdoors, Flash Tubes and Modelling lamps

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User Safety Information

Do not use in restricted areas (like hospitals, etc.)

Do not use in explosive environnements

Travelling by Air (as well as any other transport option)

Due to strict security regulations, please note :

Remove the 30 A fuse from the top side of the Battery Box, this desactivates the internal «Lead-Gel-Battery»

Remove the Battery Box from the Ranger RX unit and store separately in your luggage.

The sealed lead acid battery confirms to the special provisions of UN No. 2800/238. Also this battery is satisfied with the special provisions A67 prescribed in Non-Dangerous Goods Regulations by IATA

Outdoors

A thermal cut out protects internal electronic components. At high ambient temperatures or after rapid or frequent use, the thermal cut out may interrupt the capacitor charge. The display will show “ER” .

After cooling down, the Generator restarts automatically. A Beep signal announces that

the unit is ready for operation, but note that it will only sound if the acoustic signal is switched on.

The Ranger RX power pack is designed to keep out humidity and dust. When it is possible, sockets should be sealed with the supplied caps and please ensure the Battery Box is secure inside the Ranger RX housing.

Never exchange the Battery under damp/humid conditions - look for a dry and clean area!!

Avoid condensation related problems.

Take care that the battery is well locked

Flash Tubes and Modelling lamps

Flashtubes and modelling lamps in use are very hot!

Never touch a flash tube or lamp before the unit cooled down and is disconnected from the mains.

Do not fire flashes from short distance (less than 1m) directed to a person and avoid looking directly into the flashlight!

Keep distance to flammable materials.

Keep generally distance to operating units.

Flash systems store electrical energy in capacitors by applying high voltage.

For your safety, never open or disassemble your flashes.

!• Only an authorised service engineer should open or attempt to repair the units.

For repairs, take them to your elinchrom agent.

Internal defect charge capacitors may explode whilst the unit is in use, never switch on a not proper working flash unit.

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Contents Ranger RX Battery Power PackTable of contents FCC Class B Compliance Statement IntroductionRanger RX Disposal and recycling Declaration of conformityCE marking Notational ConventionsTravelling by Air as well as any other transport option User Safety InformationOutdoors Flash Tubes and Modelling lampsBefore you start BatteryPower Control Panel Overview of Controls SetupTest Charge/SyncAuto OFF Function Functions On/Off SwitchSlow Charge Photocell On/OffDigital Power Display Digital Power Regulation 7Battery Status Indicator Charge Ready BeepCharge Socket and Remote control Wireless Remote Control and Flash TriggeringHow to change the Battery Box Synchronisation SocketRanger RX Sockets 16 Battery Charging / FusesReplacement of fuses for Ranger RX Ranger/Free Lite S and a Flashheads Safety PrecautionsTroubleshooting Technical DataAccessories for Ranger RX only Elinchrom AccessoriesElinca sa Guarantee