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    TURBOP AK USER GUIDE BWL-0440 (04/07) 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 ʻBowensʼ ® and ʻthe power behind the pictureʼ ® are registered trademarks of Bowens International Ltd. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS[...]

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    T able of Contents Introduction Description Page Introduction and Safety Notes 3 Control Panel Guide 4 Battery Cassette & Charging 5 Notes on Battery Cassette Usage 5 Fitting the Battery Cassette 6 Removing the Battery Cassette 6 Charging the Battery Cassette 6 - 7 Controlling the T urboPak 7 - 8 Battery Level Indicator 8 - 9 Charge Indicators [...]

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    Control Panel Guide Battery Cassette & Charging • ONL Y USE A CHARGER APPROVED BY BOWENS FOR USE WITH THIS EQUIPMENT • T AKE CARE NOT TO DROP THE BA TTER Y CASSETTE - THE BA TTERY IS HEA VIER THAN THE SIZE OF THE CASSETTE MIGHT SUGGEST . • DO NOT USE A DAMAGED BA TTERY CASSETTE. • KEEP THE BA TTERY CASSETTE CLEAN AND DR Y TO PREVENT CON[...]

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    Fitting the Battery Cassette Charging the Battery Cassette www .bowens.co.uk 7 www .bowens.co.uk 6 • Lay the pack on is longest side with the on/off switch uppermost. • Lay the Battery Cassette with the fuses uppermost and the slotted handle to the right. • Rotate the toggle button on the base of the Cassette to release the two handles and op[...]

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    Controlling the T urboPak Battery Level Indicator www .bowens.co.uk 8 www .bowens.co.uk 9 The Battery Cassette can also be charged at the same time as the unit is being used and this will effectively extend the number of flashes available. A discharged battery will take approximately 5-6 hours to fully charge. For best results and maximum life from[...]

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    Fast / Slow Switch Status & Fault Indication www .bowens.co.uk 11 www .bowens.co.uk 10 All batteries have a finite capacity and life. Both of these are affected by the way the battery is charged and discharged. A high discharge rate will reduce both the capacity (number of flashes available from a full charge) and the time to end of life (the p[...]

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    Recommended Maintenance Accessories www .bowens.co.uk 13 www .bowens.co.uk 12 The Battery Cassette needs very little routine maintenance but for longest service life the following should be noted: • Keep the Battery Cassette clean and dry . Do not use any organic solvents or detergents. Wipe it with a clean dr cloth. • Only use a Bowens recomme[...]

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    T urboPak Specifications Battery Cassette Specifications www .bowens.co.uk 15 www .bowens.co.uk 14 Weight 9.8Kg (inc battery) Size (L x W x H) 270mm x 180mm x 242mm (H = 281mm inc. handle) Power Source Interchangeable Battery Cassette (BW7642) T ypical Recycle T ime 500 Ws Items Supplied in Carton 1 x BW7655 T urboPak 1 x BW7642 Battery Cassette 1 [...]