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7. Power supply
7.1 Battery power supply – installing the batteries
• Switch the device off with the ON/OFF switch (16) on the device
• Place a sufficiently charged and compatible battery (Sony NP-F compatible; see detailed
instruction on page 46) on the backside of the LED light into the battery slot (9).
• Usually, a short clicking sound from the battery safety lock indicates that the battery has been
correctly inserted.
• Check that the battery is securely in place.
• Put batteries into both battery compartments in accordance with the above instructions. The
device will not operate with only one battery.
• Set the ON/OFFswitch (16) to <I><ON>.
• The device is now ready for battery operation.
• To remove the batteries, press the battery lock release button (10), then pull the battery out-
wards and remove the battery.
• Remove the batteries from the device after use.
• Switch the lamp off after use.
7.2 Battery charge status control
• Insert 2 batteries into the lamp as described in section 7.1.
• Press and hold the multi-function dimming knob <DIMMER> (12) for approx. 2-3 seconds.
• On the device display, the battery charge status will be shown in values of to low (LO), 25%,
50%, 75% or 99%.
CAUTION
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Do not short circuit.
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Do not expose to rain or immerse in water. This battery is not water proof.
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Keep out of reach of children.
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Do not continuously charge for more then 24 hours.
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Store in dry, cool, ventilated place.
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Do not place into fire or expose to extreme heat.
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Dead batteries should be disposed according to local regulations.
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If the battery has not been used for over 3 months, please make a full recharge.
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Do not use the led light while loading the battery.
NOTE
Only connect the power supply unit to an earthed plug.
NOTE
After use, disconnect the device from the local power supply by simply pulling out the mains plug.
NOTE
Compare the local electric power supply with the connection values of the
device. Should the connection values not match, please contact
info@walimexpro.de or phone +49 8432-9489-0.
7.3 Mains power supply – connection to the power adapter
• Switch the device <OFF> with the ON/OFF switch (16) on the device.
• Insert the round plug of the power adapter unit into the socket marked <DC 13-19 V> (17) on
the backside of the lamp.
• Connect the power cable with the power supply unit.
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Connect the power supply unit to the plug of the local power (AC 100 - 220 - 240 V / 50 - 60 Hz).
• Set the power switch (16) to <ON>.
• The device is now ready for mains power operation.
• Switch the lamp off after use.
WARNING
Precautions when using with rechargeable battery
These can run out or explode, if inappropriately handled. Please observe the following safety
notes when handling the rechargeable battery for use with this unit:
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Use only rechargeable batteries mentioned in these operating instructions.
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Do not lay the rechargeable battery into fire or expose these to direct heat.
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To prevent the product from being damaged make sure you have removed the rechargeable
battery if you will not use the product over a longer period of time or if the rechargeable battery
has been discharged.
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If battery fluid has come into contact with skin or clothes, flush it off immediately with fresh
water.
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Do not recharge the rechargeable battery unattended.
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Once the reacharging process is finished, disconnect the charger from the power supply.
Recommendations for using your battery
• Change the battery, at the latest, when the light starts to flicker
• Switch the device off before removing the battery.
• This also applies for changing or adding another battery in models with several battery
mounts. Switch the light off before adding or changing the battery, and do not insert other
batteries into the mount while the light is being used.
• Do not let the battery charge level go too low, and charge up your battery as soon as pos
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sible. This ensures the longer battery life.
• Please remove the battery from the battery mount while transporting or storing the device.
This is to prevent damage to the battery mounts during transportation and prevents the
battery becoming uncharged unintentionally.
• To maintain the performance of your battery, we recommend letting the battery run down
completely and then recharging it around once a month.
• Please remove the battery from its mount after using your device
NOTE
Only use batteries intended for the device – see technical specifications. After use remove
the batteries from the battery compartment.
NOTE
Note that all Walimex pro Niova 800 Plus Round series devices must generally be equipped
with two sufficiently charged batteries. The device will not work with just one battery.
NOTE
If the device is operated by the mains power cable, the display will always show a full battery
status of 99%. The battery status indicator is not working correcty during mains power opera-
tion. The battery status check will only work correctly if the mains power cable is removed.
