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    TRA VEL-P AK & TRA VEL-P AK+ USER GUIDE BWL-0375/2 (07/06) BOWENS INTERNA TIONAL LIMITED 355 Old Road Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 3RH T el: +44 (0)1255 422807 Fax: +44 (0)1255 436342 www .bowens.co.uk Due to our policy of constant product improvement, Bowens International Ltd reserves the right to change equipment specifications at any time and w[...]

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    www .bowens.co.uk www .bowens.co.uk Specifications 11 2 W eight Length Height Circuit Pr otection T ypical Flashes T ypical Flash Capability Due to our policy of constant product improvement, Bowens International reserve the right to change equipment specification at any time and without notice. W ater Resistance 4.1kg including bag and strap. 180m[...]

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    www .bowens.co.uk www .bowens.co.uk T ypical Flashes Introduction Safety Notes 3 10 DO NOT : • Use in an environment where moistur e or flammable vapor is likely to come in contact with the unit. • Charge a T ravel-Pak in a gas tight container . • Use a unit with damaged housing, mouldings, flash tube or modelling lamp. • Attempt to replace[...]

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    4 Control Panel Guide Battery Level Head Sockets A & B Power On/Off Charge A & B External Battery Connection Charge Socket Fast/Slow Charge Select www .bowens.co.uk 9 Fault Finding www .bowens.co.uk Carry Bag Removal/Fitting Q My Flash Unit is not coming to ready . 1. Check errors by r ed charge indicators. See page 7. 2. Make sure when usi[...]

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    www .bowens.co.uk Connecting Compatible Flash Heads 5 Q My modelling lamp does not work when powered by T ravel-Pak? A The T ravel-Pak is not intended to run the modelling lamp. Q Can I leave Mains connected to monoblock while operating with T ravel-Pak? A No, DO NOT plug a mains lead in at the same time as a travel-Pak. Q My old Esprit or T raveli[...]

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    www .bowens.co.uk Display Indications 7 The indicators flashing usually indicates normal charging. The following are only displayed in fault conditions. STEADY INDICA TOR LONGER THAN 20 SECONDS [Condition: T ravel-Pak unable to supply charge] Reason Suggested action Dummy plug not fitted in unused socket. Fit plug or connect a second Flash Head. Th[...]