Profoto D1
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Safety instructions
Safety Precautions!
Do not operate the equipment before studying the instruction manual and the accompanying safety.Make sure that Profoto Safety Instructions is always accompanied the equipment! Profoto products are intended for professional use! Generator, lamp heads and accessories are only intended for indoor photographic use. Do not place or use the equipment where it can be exposed to moisture, extreme electromagnetic fields or in areas with flammable gases or dust! Do not expose the equipment to dripping or splashing. Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on or near the equipment. Do not expose the equipment to hasty temperature changes in humid conditions as this could lead to condensation water in the unit. Do not connect this equipment to flash equipment from other brands. Do not use flash heads without supplied protective glass covers or protective grids. Glass covers shall be changed if it has become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired, for example by cracks or deep scratches. Lamps shall be changed if they are damaged or thermally deformed. When placing a lamp into the holder ensure not to touch the bulb with bare hands. Equipment must only be serviced, modified or repaired by authorized and competent service personnel! Warning - The terminals marked with the flash symbol are hazardous live.
WARNING – Electrical Shock – High Voltage!
Mains powered generator shall always be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection! Only use Profoto extension cables! Do not open or disassemble generator or lamp head! Equipment operates with high voltage. Generator capacitors are 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.Disconnect lamp head cable between generator and lamp head when changing modeling lamp or flash tube! The mains plug or appliance coupler is used as disconnect device. The disconnect device shall remain readily operable. Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
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. All lamps 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. over inlets and outlets of the equipment ventilation or directly over glass cover, modeling lamp or flash tube!
Note about RF!
This equipment makes use of the radio spectrum and emits radio frequency energy. Proper care should be taken when the device is integrated in systems.Make sure that all specifications within this document are followed,especially those concerning operating temperature and supply voltage range.Make sure the device is operated according to local regulations.The frequency spectrum this device is using is shared with other users. Interference can not be ruled out.
Final Disposal
Equipment contains electrical and electronic components that could be harmful to the environment. Equipment may be returned to Profoto distributors free of charge for recycling according toWEEE.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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