OMD Technology Instructions for Use of 5000w Tungsten
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9. USING THE LIGHT UNDERWATER
1. The light can be hand-held or placed on a lighting stand. The 5/8 receiver is designed
to accommodate many different types of spigots.
2. Be careful not to pull on the electrical cables. A simple short piece of rope tying the
cable to the bail arm can help in many situations.
Please note
: Additional cable maybe
required in strong currents. Talk to your supplier about the intended use of the light.
3. Always allow no less than 5 minutes for the light to cool in the water before removal.
Do not place the light less than 1 metre away from an object. Do not stand the
light down on the lens brackets onto a surface when on. Heat can reflect back
into the light causing damage or possible injury or death.
Do not touch the protective glass tube at any stage during use and after. Burning
hazards may result.
The light is depth rated to a maximum of 30 metres (100ft)
Do not exceed this depth.
Water inside the housing (especially sea water) can have fatal consequences
due to conduction of electricity and build up of pressure from the vaporising of
water to steam. Therefore, during the use of the light, please check repeatedly,
whether water has found its way inside. Do this by holding the light on a slant
pointing down,
with the ray of light pointing away from the body. Then look at the
front glass from the side. If there is water inside the housing, cease operation
immediately by turning off the light and returning to the surface. Please allow the
light to cool for not less than 5 minutes before removing it from the water.
