Flash Tube Replacement - Elinchrom RX 1200 Operating Manual

Flash tube replacement

If the unit does not flash but the ON/OFF switch indicates that there is power, it could be that the
flashtube needs replacing.
Note:
Flash tubes (Swiss quality) have a long life with average use, but multiflashing in long sequences can cause
overheating of the electrodes leading to premature ageing, or perhaps the flash tube is broken or cracked.
To replace the Flash tube:
1. Switch off the mains switch
2. Remove the mains cable
3. Take the unit from its stand or lay it
horizontally on a rigid surface. It will need to
be held firmly whilst removing and replacing the tube.
4. Allow the flash tube and modelling lamp to cool
for several minutes. They may be very hot.
5. Carefully remove and store the modelling lamp.
6. Put on the protective glove delivered with
your flash tube and remove:
A - first the security spring trigger
B - the flash tube, by firmly pulling it away from the unit.
If the tube is broken, avoid cutting yourself and the
glove.
If the only part to grip is the electrode (e.g. a totally
smashed tube), withdraw using insulated pliers or pincers.
There is a full discharge security circuit fitted, but
if the unit has had a heavy fall, internal damage
disconnecting a circuit could possibly happen.
7. Take the new flash tube, code 24029 for Style 300BX-600RX, and
code 24068 for Style 1200RX.
A glove or "plastic protection" MUST BE USED - contact with your fingers on the glass,
will cause dark markings on the tube when it is used.
8. Check that the tube is correctly aligned (central) and that the trigger contact is gripping
the tube, refix the security spring.
9. Re-connect and test the unit as usual.
remove the tube
Stand
correctly aligned
Plug- in flashtube
(made in Switzerland)
(code 24029)
contact with
security spring
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