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TURBOPAK
USER GUIDE BWL-0440 (04/07)
BOWENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
355 Old Road
Clacton On Sea
Essex CO15 3RH
Tel: +44 (0)1255 422807
Fax: +44 (0)1255 436342
www.bowens.co.uk
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Table of Contents Introduction Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for choosing the Bowens Turbo-Pak battery for professional flash systems. Description Page Accurate, ergonomic, powerful and simple to use, the Turbo-Pak was designed by working closely with photographers to develop a product that meets the standards demanded by today's professional photographers. For details of all related products, please contact your local distributor, a list of which Introduction and Safety Notes 3 can be found
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Control Panel Guide Battery Cassette & Charging !!! WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE !!! Gemini Connections • ONLY USE A CHARGER APPROVED BY BOWENS FOR USE WITH THIS EQUIPMENT • TAKE CARE NOT TO DROP THE BATTERY CASSETTE - THE BATTERY IS HEAVIER THAN THE SIZE OF THE CASSETTE MIGHT SUGGEST. • DO NOT USE A DAMAGED BATTERY CASSETTE. • KEEP THE BATTERY CASSETTE CLEAN AND DRY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE CONTACTS AND FUSES. • THE BATTERY WITHIN THE CASSETTE SHOULD ONLY BE REPLACED BY AUTHORISED SERVICE PE
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Fitting the Battery Cassette Charging the Battery Cassette • Lay the pack on is longest side with the on/off switch uppermost. • Connect the charger to the mains supply and switch on. • Lay the Battery Cassette with the fuses uppermost and the slotted handle to the right. • A red indicator on the charger shows that the Cassette is charging normally. • Rotate the toggle button on the base of the Cassette to release the two handles and open • In the unlikely event that the indicator shows yellow
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Controlling the TurboPak Battery Level Indicator The Battery Cassette can also be charged at the same time as the unit is being used and this will The TurboPak should not be allowed to fully discharge the Battery Cassette as this may significantly effectively extend the number of flashes available. A discharged battery will take approximately 5-6 reduce the future capacity and operating life of the Battery Cassette. hours to fully charge. It is not recommended to keep using the TurboPak when the
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Fast / Slow Switch Status & Fault Indication All batteries have a finite capacity and life. Both of these are affected by the way the battery is charged The following will be indicated if the pack status changes or a fault occurs:- 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 point at which the battery is deemed to be unusable). 1) Monolight Not Charging - ALL charge is disabled if a fitted m
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Recommended Maintenance Accessories The Battery Cassette needs very little routine maintenance but for longest service life the following should be noted: Heavy-Duty Battery • Keep the Battery Cassette clean and dry. Do not use any organic solvents or detergents. Wipe it with a clean dr cloth. Designed to quickly and easily double the capacity • Only use a Bowens recommended charger. of either the Explorer1500 or the TurboPak the Heavy-Duty Battery from Bowens offers • Charge or swap out the
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TurboPak Specifications Battery Cassette Specifications Weight 9.8Kg (inc battery) Battery Type Maintenance free, non-spillable, Sealed Lead Acid Battery Size (L x W x H) 270mm x 180mm x 242mm Number of Cells 6 (H = 281mm inc. handle) Nominal Battery Voltage 12V Power Source Interchangeable Battery Cassette Nominal Battery Capacity 12AH (BW7642) Maximum Charge Currents Managed Charge Only - 3A Bulk Charge Typical Recycle Time 500 Ws 0.1A Float Charger Only use a Bowens recommended charger Items
