Hensel Bounce Adapter Owner's Manual

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Hensel Bounce Adapter
// Set Up Instructions
Thank you for buying this high quality accessory. Below, we want to give you a few hints
that will help ensure many years of successful and productive work with the Bounce Adapter.
Observing this necessary information protects your warranty, prevents damages, and extends
equipment life. Please do your part and treat the equipment with the necessary care.
If you have questions regarding use, please contact us for assistance anytime.
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Usual set up without front diffuser
Scope of delivery (without the stand shown)
HENSEL-VISIT GmbH & Co. KG // Robert-Bunsen-Str. 3 // 97076 Würzburg
Tel./phone: +49 (0) 931 / 27881-0 // Fax: +49 (0) 931 / 27881-50
E-Mail: [email protected] // www.hensel.de
1. We recommend mounting the Bounce Adapter on a sturdy lamp stand with a receptacle for a 28 mm
pin (e.g. Hensel code no. 195 or Manfrotto 8A103SB) and securing the stand against tipping over with
a counter weight or weight bag. The 16 mm jack integrated in the 28 mm pin (for 3/8“stand pins) is
intended for emergencies only, e.g. when a stand with large receptacle is not available. In such a case
you need an additional safety screw with a 6 mm diameter and a minimum thread length of 15 mm.
Please attach the flash unit only when the entire set up has been completed.
2. Insert the tie rods into the fabric guide seams in the Grand Softbox‘s or Octabox‘s outer fabric layer.
Then insert the rods one by one (for a Grand Box) into the corresponding bore holes at the Bounce
Adapter’s base (see picture 1). With Octaboxes, skip every other bore hole. Set up of Grand Softboxes
is easier when initially inserting only every third rod into the connector ring and then completing the
skipped ones. In case of the Grand 190 and the Octabox 200, it may be easier to mount the box
beforehand inside the Bounce Adapter while still on the ground and then placing it on the stand with the
help of a second person.
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Pic. 1
HENSEL-VISIT GmbH & Co. KG // Robert-Bunsen-Str. 3 // 97076 Würzburg
Tel./phone: +49 (0) 931 / 27881-0 // Fax: +49 (0) 931 / 27881-50
E-Mail: [email protected] // www.hensel.de
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3. Screw the supplied counter rod into the Bounce Adapter’s rear thread (picture 2). When space is tight,
the counter rod can be removed during use or screwed into the 90° offset thread and used like a handle
(picture 3). The counter rod eases alignment and helps to balance the softbox. In any case, please
make sure that the Bounce Adapter‘s star knob is securely fastened to prevent accidental tipping of the
unit. Especially in connection with the larger softboxes, we highly recommend using the supplied weight
bag (please fill it with e.g. sand, gravel, or metal pellets). The counter rod is equipped with an eyelet for
attaching the weight bag (see picture 4). Securely tighten the Bounce Adapter’s star knob after aligning
the softbox (see picture 5).
Pic. 3
HENSEL-VISIT GmbH & Co. KG // Robert-Bunsen-Str. 3 // 97076 Würzburg
Tel./phone: +49 (0) 931 / 27881-0 // Fax: +49 (0) 931 / 27881-50
E-Mail: [email protected] // www.hensel.de
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4. Attach the compact flash, flash head, or the continuous light source to the Bounce Adapter’s EH
connector which is now located inside the softbox. Make sure the locking mechanism works and
additionally secure the head with the included safety rope. All current Hensel compact flashes, flash
heads, and continuous light sources have an eyelet on the stand’s tilt bracket (see user instructions).
HENSEL-VISIT GmbH & Co. KG // Robert-Bunsen-Str. 3 // 97076 Würzburg
Tel./phone: +49 (0) 931 / 27881-0 // Fax: +49 (0) 931 / 27881-50
E-Mail: [email protected] // www.hensel.de
Lead the rope inside and around one or more of the Bounce Adapter’s front support poles (see
picture 6).
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5. Lead the power or lamp cord through the Grand Box‘s or Octabox‘s rear opening and close it
afterwards with the sleeve intended for this purpose (see picture 7). Make sure that the cord inside the
softbox is far enough from the light source (heat!).
6. The most brilliant light is achieved when using the softbox without diffuser. Because the light source
inside the Bounce Adapter is perfectly positioned, the lighting is very even. However, the front diffuser
can be attached optionally to soften shadows and highlights.
7. Hint for disassembly: Begin disassembly by first taking the flash unit / the flash head out of the reflector.
Continue disassembly in reverse order of set up.
8. In any case, the two Allen screws holding the Bouncer inside the U-bracket must not be loosened or
tightened. This is a safety related connection with defined torque and special bonding connection of the
screws! Note: Depending on use, the 4 spacer bolts and the 4 cover nuts should be checked and
tightened regularly. The open-end wrench required is included.
9. Always protect the set up light former from tipping over and falling when using the Bounce Adapter. Use
sturdy, professional lamp stands. Make sure nobody bumps into the counter rod when this is attached.
10 . When using the adapter in an overhead position, e.g. in connection with a ceiling rail system, the
adapter must be secured to the scissor type support with an additional safety rope. Also, a second
holding screw is mandatory for the jack / the pin.
HENSEL-VISIT GmbH & Co. KG // Robert-Bunsen-Str. 3 // 97076 Würzburg
Tel./phone: +49 (0) 931 / 27881-0 // Fax: +49 (0) 931 / 27881-50
E-Mail: [email protected] // www.hensel.de
Bounce Adapter with Grand Softbox
Bounce Adapter with Octabox
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Code no.: 2323010, Bounce Adapter, technical data
Suitable for:
All Hensel compact flashes, flash heads, and continuous light sources with EH connector and a weight
of max. 4.5 kg
Can be used with:
Hensel Grand 90, 120, 190, and Octabox 120, 150 and 200
Stand mount:
28 mm pin with integrated 16 mm jack.
Dimensions:
19 x 36 x 29 cm (W x H x L), Length of counter rod: 63 cm (detachable)
Weight:
4.2 kg (3 kg Bouncer + 1.2 kg counter rod)
Date: July 2015.
Additional information and distributor listings at: www.hensel.de
HENSEL-VISIT GmbH & Co. KG // Robert-Bunsen-Str. 3 // 97076 Würzburg
Tel./phone: +49 (0) 931 / 27881-0 // Fax: +49 (0) 931 / 27881-50
E-Mail: [email protected] // www.hensel.de
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