Flashtube Replacement - Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL UNIT Manual De Funcionamiento

FLASHTUBE REPLACEMENT

1. Switch the power pack off.
2. Disconnect the flash cable from the power pack.
3. Place the Head horizontally on a rigid, clean and dry surface.
4. Allow the flashtube to cool down.
ALWAYS USE A PROTECTIVE GLOVE TO REMOVE THE
FLASHTUBE!
5. Hold the Head firmly whilst removing and replacing the
flashtube.
6. Remove the security spring from the flashtube and pull the
flashtube firmly out of the terminals.
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7. If the tube is broken, use security gloves to avoid cutting
yourself and use an insulated tool to pull out the electrodes.
Never touch the metal electrodes.
8. Now replace with a new correct original Elinchrom flashtube.
An insulated tissue or security gloves MUST BE USED.
Any contact with your fingers on the tube, can cause dark
markings on the tube when used.
9. Check that the tube is correctly aligned (central) and that the
trigger contact is gripping the tube with the security wire.
10. Re-connect and test the head as usual.
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