Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL UNIT Manuel D'utilisation page 8

• Never flash into the eyes of a subject without warning. Close
use, may affect eyesight.
• The ambient temperature whilst the unit is in use: min. -20°C
(-4°F) up to max. 35°C (95°F). Storage temperature: -10°C up
to 60°C, optimal charging temperature: 0°C up to 45°C.
• There is high voltage and there can be high currents, so
please apply all the usual safety precautions when handling
the unit.
• Do not connect the flash head to to the pack without a
mounted and working flashtube due to high voltage at the
exposed terminals!
• Flash systems store electrical energy in capacitors by
EN applying high voltage.
• The units may retain an internal charge for a considerable
time even though disconnected from the battery. Internal
defective charge capacitors may explode whilst the unit is in
use, so never switch on a flash unit, once it has been found
to be faulty.
• For your safety, never open or disassemble your flashes.
Only an authorized service engineer should open or attempt
to repair this unit.
• Always switch off the flash unit before changing accessories.
• The unit, the flashtube and accessories may become very
hot during and after use! To avoid injuries, handle with an
insulating cloth or wait until parts have cooled down. Avoid
direct sunlight, which might heat up the flash unit and affect
the photocell efficiency. Protect the flash unit when used in
humid conditions, but ensure ventilation for cooling!
• On no account should any object be inserted into the
ventilation holes.
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