Profoto A2 Monolight - Manual (Page 3)

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General safety instructions
Safety Precautions!
Do not operate the equipment before studying the Quick Start and Safety Guide and the User Guide.
Make sure that the Quick Start and Safety Guide is always accessible to the user! Profoto products
are intended for indoor condition 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. Should any water or pollutants such as ash, dust or insects end up in the
product, do not touch the equipment. Contact Profoto service! Do not expose the equipment to rapid
temperature changes in humid conditions as this could lead to condensation water in the unit. Do not
modify, disassemble, open, drop, crush, puncture, heat above 60°C (140°F), incinerate, or shred the
battery. Keep batteries (battery pack or battery installed) away from open flames or sunlight to prevent
heat build-up. Risk of fires and burns, rupture and explosion, electrolyte leakage and/or venting. The
emissions are toxic. Provide good ventilation in case of leakage and/or venting. Move exposed persons
to fresh air and seek medical attention. Do not short-circuit the battery or its cells. In the event of a cell
leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. In case of contact with skin or
eyes: rinse immediately with fresh water and seek medical attention. Stop using the battery if it becomes
hot, discolored, or deformed. Only use the intended Profoto charger(s) to charge the battery. Do not
connect lights, or use light shaping tools, from other manufacturers. The front lens shall be changed
if it has become visibly damaged to such an extent that its effectiveness is impaired, for example by
cracks or deep scratches. If the product enclosure should crack, immediately stop using the product
and contact Profoto Service! It is unavoidable that the type of capacitor used in flash products can
sometime break. If this should happen a sharp smell may emit from the flash product along with smoke.
Avoid getting the emission in the face. If the emission does get in the eyes or mouth, rinse with water.
The emission is nontoxic. Rinse with water and soap if you get leaking electrolyte on the skin. Do not
ingest the electrolyte. Do not connect or charge the battery or operate a product which has been left
in a hot or cold environment, such as a car. Let the product reach the approved operating temperature
before doing so. When using a stand, always make sure that the equipment is securely attached. Make
sure that the rated voltage for the modeling lamp corresponds with the technical data in the user guide
regarding the power supply! Never install the product in a confined space. Always leave space around
the product for ventilation, do not cover any ventilation openings! Do not obstruct ventilation by placing
filters, diffusing materials, etc. over inlets and outlets of the equipment ventilation or directly over the
glass cover, modeling lamp or flash tube! Do not expose the product to excessive heat such as sunshine,
heat sources, and fire or similar. Profoto products are only intended for the purpose of image capture,
such as photography and videography. They are not intended for use in any other application.
WARNING – Electric Shock – High Voltage!
Do not attempt to repair this product yourself, as opening or removing screwed covers may expose you
to the risk of electric shock. 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. Do not open or disassemble flashes, generators, or lamp heads! Equipment operates with high
voltage. The flashes, generators or lamp heads can contain hazardous live, for a considerable time, even
when powered off and/or the battery has been removed. The charger mains cable and plug serve as the
disconnect device from mains power. Always disconnect the charger from the mains outlet by pulling
the plug, not the cable. The socket outlet should be in close proximity to the equipment and should be
easily accessible. Never operate the equipment without a functioning flash tube and/or modelling light.