FF-SB50 / FF-SB70 Fluorescent Fixture Softbox INSTRUCTIONS Light stand, socket, and umbrella mount not included unless purchased as a kit.
Introduction Thank you for choosing Impact. Congratulations on your purchase of an Impact 50×50 or 50×70 cm softbox. These softboxes are compatible with the Impact FF-S1 and FF-S4 Fluorescent Fixtures, as well as the SF-ABRL160 Slave Flash. Their silver interior and front diffusers are ideal for situations where softening the light is desired. These softboxes are for use with fluorescent, LED, or flash only. They should not be used with hot lights.
Operation Assembly Instructions 1. Remove any bulbs from your fixture and place the fixture on a flat surface with the socket facing up. Make certain that the fixture is turned off and unplugged. 1 2. Wrap the softbox skin loosely around the fixture. Align the flap seam with a rod locating slot in the fixture head. This slot will hold the last flex rod you insert. 2 3. Insert one end of one of the flex rods into a rod locating slot in the fixture head.
. Insert the stud end of the flex rod into a pocket in the corner of the softbox skin. 4 5. The next flex rod to be inserted should be placed directly opposite to the first one. Begin by inserting a plain end into the rod locating slot on the fixture head. 5 6. Insert the third and fourth flex rods. The last rod should be inserted nearest the softbox skin’s flap. As you work, bend the flex rods firmly into position.
7. Close the flap of the softbox skin and press down on the touch fasteners to close the back of the softbox. Reinsert the bulb into the socket of the fixture. 7 8. Stretch the diffuser around the opening of the softbox. Press down on the touch fasteners to seal. Your softbox is ready for mounting on your lightstand. Use a sandbag or other weight to stabilize.
Disassembly Instructions 1. Turn off the power to your light head and disconnect the power cord from the power supply. 2. Peel away the diffuser from the softbox skin. 3. Even fluorescent lights can get hot. Wait until the bulbs cool before continuing. 4. Remove the bulb from the fixture. 5. Unmount the fixture from the light stand. 6. Pull back one of the flaps on the softbox skin and bend the flex rod to release it from the pocket. You will have to firmly bend the rod to release it. 7.
Recommended Accessories Impact Fluorescent Fixture The Impact FF-S1 Fluorescent Fixture is a cost-effective way to utilize the wide variety of E27 (Edison) based lamps for photo and video work. This highly versatile product has an adjustable metal mount with a 5/8˝ receiver for light stands and an 8 mm umbrella receptacle. The mounting bracket tilts and locks in place at the desired angle. The locking knob has a nonslip gear-tooth mechanism.
One-Year Limited Warranty This Impact product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later.
