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Replacing the Flashtubes

Each ABR800 unit arrives with a pair of half-circle flashtubes. These 10mm, 6-inch diameter flashtubes have a life expectancy

of 250,000 to 1,000,000 flashes and may be replaced by the user upon breakage or exhaustion. For replacement flashtubes,

please see item ABRFT10MM, a single half-circle flashtube available on our website. As the flashtubes work as a pair, with both

required for a complete circular flash, you can purchase one ABRFT10MM half-circle tube or purchase two to replace the entire

pair.

Always turn your ringflash unit OFF and UNPLUG IT before replacing your flashtubes.

Step One: Remove the Failed Flashtubes

Wearing gloves or using a piece of cloth or tissue, grip the outer ring of one flashtube

and gently pull it up and straight out of the unit. Once the flashtube is out of the unit,

remove the three plastic insulating sleeves located on the legs of the tube. Be sure

to save these - they will be used with your new tube and are essential safety pieces.

Repeat this process to remove the other tube.

Step Two: Placing the Insulating Sleeves

Affix the plastic insulating sleeves onto the legs of your new flashtubes. When

placing the insulating sleeves, hold the glass ring in your hands with the three

metal legs sticking out. Make sure that these three legs are straight. They may

need to be straightened with either your fingers or needle-nose pliers.

Step Three: Installing Your New Flashtubes

Star t with one flashtube and line up each of the tube's legs with the corresponding

sockets on the unit.

Inser t the tube by gently and evenly pushing until the tube is seated all the way down

in the unit. The flashtube should fit snugly and not be touching any metal par ts of the

flash unit. Repeat this process to inser t the other flashtube. With both new tubes

installed, you can plug the unit back in and turn it on.

Our flashtubes have a 250,000 to 1,000,000 flashes

life expectancy. Earlier flashtube failure is unlikely under

normal use.

When replacing either the modeling lamps or the flashtubes, first make sure that the ringflash is turned OFF and that

it is unplugged from the AC power source. Wait at least five minutes to ensure that the unit does not have

any power stored in the capacitors before handling it. You may want to wait longer if you have been actively using the

unit.

When replacing either the modeling lamps or the flashtubes, it is best to wear cloth or insulated gloves or use a

small piece of cloth when handling your modeling lamps and flashtubes. This will prevent finger oils from smudging the

tubes and lamps. Oils deposited on the lamps can cause premature failure.

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