Bowens BWL-0440 User Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction
Description
Page
Introduction and Safety Notes
3
Control Panel Guide
4
Battery Cassette & Charging
5
Notes on Battery Cassette Usage
5
Fitting the Battery Cassette
6
Removing the Battery Cassette
6
Charging the Battery Cassette
6 - 7
Controlling the TurboPak
7 - 8
Battery Level Indicator
8 - 9
Charge Indicators
9
Thermal Management
9
Fast / Slow Switch
10
Status & Fault Indication
11
Typical Flash Capacity
11
Recommended Maintenance
12
Safety Information
12
Accessories
13
TurboPak Specifications
14
Battery Cassette Specifications
15
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Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for choosing the Bowens Turbo-Pak battery for professional flash systems.
Accurate, ergonomic, powerful and simple to use, the Turbo-Pak was designed by working closely with
photographers to develop a product that meets the standards demanded by today's professional
photographers. For details of all related products, please contact your local distributor, a list of which
can be found at www.bowens.co.uk. In order to obtain the full benefit from your purchase, please take
a few moments to familiarise yourself with this user manual.
photographers to develop a product that meets the standards demanded by today's professional
photographers. For details of all related products, please contact your local distributor, a list of which
can be found at www.bowens.co.uk. In order to obtain the full benefit from your purchase, please take
a few moments to familiarise yourself with this user manual.
Thank you.
Bowens International Ltd.
Bowens International Ltd.
Safety Notes
DO NOT:
• Use the TurboPak in an environment where moisture or flammable vapour is likely to come in
contact with the unit.
• Restrict air vents while in use.
• Use a unit with damaged housing, mouldings, sockets etc. If the unit is dropped or damaged in
• Use a unit with damaged housing, mouldings, sockets etc. If the unit is dropped or damaged in
anyway always have it checked out before using.
• Charge the Battery Cassette in an air tight container.
• Open the casing or modify the operation of any Bowens units.
• Connect an external mains supply to any Gemini that is also connected to the Turbo-Pak. (this
• Open the casing or modify the operation of any Bowens units.
• Connect an external mains supply to any Gemini that is also connected to the Turbo-Pak. (this
may cause a circuit breaker to trip or a fuse to blow to protect the user).
• The Battery Cassette is protected by two 40A automotive blade type fuses for the main
power and one 5A fuse for the charger. NEVER change the fuses for a different type or rating. In
the event that one or more fuses have blown it is likely that a genuine fault has occurred and the
the event that one or more fuses have blown it is likely that a genuine fault has occurred and the
unit and/or Battery Cassette will need repair by an authorised Service Centre.
DO:
• Read Instructions before use.
• Avoid placing cables where they can be tripped over. Protect from heavy, sharp or hot objects,
• Avoid placing cables where they can be tripped over. Protect from heavy, sharp or hot objects,
which may cause damage and replace damaged cables immediately.
• Always send any damaged/faulty Bowens products to an authorised Service/Repair Centre.
• Remove the power cord by gripping the plug. NEVER pull the cord.
• Only use Bowens approved equipment with this unit.
• Always switch the Turbo-Pak OFF before connecting or disconnecting ANY cables.
• When moving the unit from extremes of temperature and humidity, allow at least one hour for the
• Remove the power cord by gripping the plug. NEVER pull the cord.
• Only use Bowens approved equipment with this unit.
• Always switch the Turbo-Pak OFF before connecting or disconnecting ANY cables.
• When moving the unit from extremes of temperature and humidity, allow at least one hour for the
unit to stabilise at room temperature before use.