Troubleshooting
1.The mains switch (3) is ON ("I" position), but does not light up:
•Switch OFF the unit and change the mains fuse (2)
•Use only
2.The switch (3) is lit, the open flash ready is lighting up but does not function.
•The flashtube in the flashhead may be faulty
•You cannot change the flashtube by yourself! => please return the unit to an authorised
Elinchrom service.
3.The ON/OFF switch (3) is lit but the open flash signal (6) is not lit
•Temporary break for overheating, caused by fast flash sequences or ventilation
slots obturated
•Fan cooling defective => the unit turns off automatically and cannot be fired any more. After a break for cooling, the flash is ready again for operation.
•If after several minutes of break for cooling the ready signal (6) is not lit, the cause could be a component failure. However, high voltage may remain on the capacitor circuits. => DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE UNIT. In this case please send the unit to an authorised Elincrom station.
Training with Elinchrom lighting
The Beginner’s Guide To Light / 72404
Only in English available.
Your DVD Guide to better pictures, show how easy studio photography can be. Learn about flash units and why studio flash is just the better light source for portrait and universal photography. Setting up and controlling flash lights and how to use umbrellas, softboxes, snoots and grids. Have a look and enjoy the passion of photography. Presented by Chris Burfoot.
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