User manual BOWENS GEMINI 500

[. . . ] Protect from heavy, sharp or hot objects, which may cause damage and replace damaged cables immediately. · Due to the high voltage / high energy used in Esprit Gemini Units, all servicing must be carried out by an authorised Service Centre. · Ensure that any extension cord used has a suitable current rating to prevent overheating and never use coiled extension cords. [. . . ] Always replace with the correct flashtube assembly, BW-2032 UV coated. BW-2030 Clear (BW-2980 for 750+). Connecting & Using the Esprit Gemini !!!WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE !!! NEVER CONNECT THE ESPRIT GEMINI TO BOTH A MAINS SUPPLY AND A BATTERY SUPPLY AT THE SAME TIME. DISCONNECT THE MAINS LEAD WHEN CHANGING MODELLING LAMPS & FLASH TUBES. The Esprit Gemini unit may be operated either on a mains supply or with a Bowens battery source such as the Bowens Travel-Pak. For mains operation, the mains switch (page 4) should be in the upper position. NOTE: When operated from a battery source, the modelling functions are not available. If using a battery source, ensure the connector locks are fully tightened. The unit will charge and indicate it is ready for use by illuminating the Green READY light. Press the TEST button to check the unit fires. Battery Solutions The Esprit Gemini Digital is great studio monolight, but what about if you need to work out on location?Thanks to Bowens handy battery packs, your Bowens Esprit Gemini Digital units can leave the studio to go on location anytime, anywhere. Included in Bowens range of battery packs are the Travel-Pak and the larger Travel-Pak+. With a fast / slow charge option to prolong the life of the battery as well as a stylish carry bag offering protection from the elements and up to 3 inches of water; no location photographer should be without these handy packs. Travel-Pak BW7631 Travel-Pak+ BW7638 Also available from Bowens range of battery solutions is the TurboPak; designed to provide power for up to four Bowens Esprit Gemini Units providing up to 1600 flashes on a single charge. Similar in proportion to the Explorer 1500, the TurboPak is just as portable but with the added benefit of being able to power four Bowens Esprit Gemini units, so with four 750Ws you have up to 3000Ws of energy at your disposal. Unlike the Travel-Pak, the TurboPak battery is removable allowing you to charge the battery outside of the unit. Spare batteries are available which means you can charge one battery while using another and then swap them over when used on lengthy or extended photo-shoots. Turbo-Pak BW7655 Mounting Mount the Esprit Gemini unit on selected support system. The mounting bush on the 'L' bracket allows for two possible ways of mounting to the stand / support (Fig. 3). [. . . ] Once the unit has charged to the desired power level, the Green READY lamp will illuminate indicating that the unit is ready to fire. Note: If the unit is subjected to rapid operation over extended periods, it may automatically go into an overheat condition. In this condition, the Green READY lamp will illuminate to indicate the presence of power, while the charging and modelling functions are disabled in order to allow the unit to cool. [. . . ]