Bowens BWL-0440 operating instructions Recommended Maintenance, Safety Information, Accessories

Recommended Maintenance

The Battery Cassette needs very little routine maintenance but for longest service life the following should be noted:

•Keep the Battery Cassette clean and dry. Do not use any organic solvents or detergents. Wipe it with a clean dr cloth.

•Only use a Bowens recommended charger.

•Charge or swap out the Battery Cassette before it is fully discharged.

•Never store the Battery Cassette in a partial or fully discharged condition.

•The Battery Cassette has no so-called memory effect but recharge it as soon as possible after use and keep it fully charged for longest life.

•Fully charge every 6-9 weeks to maintain battery condition.

•If possible leave the Battery Cassette on charge indefinitely.

Safety Information

The Battery Cassette contains a Sealed Lead Acid Battery containing hazardous chemicals and it is therefore subject to special waste disposal and/or recycling depending on your local legislation. The battery is recyclable.

In the USA only, you may call 1-800-SAV-LEAD (1-800-728-5323) for complete recycling information.

The best way of disposal is to return the Battery Cassette to your authorised dealer or service centre where it will be responsibly disposed of or recycled.

•Do flush the skin with water at once if contact is made with electrolyte (acid).

•Do not replace the fuses with any other type or rating.

•Do not open the Battery Cassette or try to modify it for any reason. There are no user- serviceable parts inside.

•Do not charge in a gas tight container.

•Do not short out or bridge the Cassette connections.

•Do not drop or subject to heavy knocks.

•Do not dispose of the battery in normal household waste.

•Do not dispose f the battery in a fire.

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Accessories

Heavy-Duty Battery

Designed to quickly and easily double the capacity of either the Explorer1500 or the TurboPak the Heavy-Duty Battery from Bowens offers photographers the assurance they need on extended location shoots to know theyʼve always got enough power to capture that vital shot. Able to offer up to 1000 shots at 1500Ws the Heavy-Duty Battery from Bowens allows photographers total freedom from mains power.

BW7643

Heavy-Duty Battery Telescopic

Trolley

Designed to make moving the Heavy-Duty Battery easier, this accessory simply attaches onto the back of the unit with the use of a simple clamp to securely connect them together.

BW7649

DID YOU KNOW? that Bowens have over 40 light shaping tools and accessories available for all their monolights that use the current ʻSʼ type accessory fitting. Included among the range of

accessories are a wide variety of reflectors and softboxes. For

more information visit the website on www.bowens.co.uk

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