ALZO 750 Softbox Assembly


ALZO 750 SOFTBOX ASSEMBLY

Figure 1	Assembling a softbox can be a little tricky. Following these steps simplifies the task. You will need a 3' x 3' clear table space to assemble the ALZO 750 softbox. The softbox consists of 5 parts: Outer Skin Steel Rods Speed Ring Inner Diffuser Outer Diffuser

Figure 2	STEP 1: INSERT OPPOSING RODS Lay the outer skin on a flat surface folded as shown with the hole facing you. Begin by inserting one of the rods, small end first, into the outer skin hole, along the folded edge and then into the corner pocket. The large end of the rod should be near the Outer Skin center hole. Next insert the opposing rod in the same manner. Next, install the "Speed Ring" by inserting the 2 rods large ends into opposite speed ring capture holes. See figure 2.

Figure 3 Figure 4	STEP 2: INSERT ROD 3 Now insert the third rod through the center of the speed ring (figure 4), and then into the 3rd corner pocket. Open up the softbox, rotate the speed ring and insert the third rod into the speed ring capture hole (figure 4)
Figure 5 Figure 6	STEP 3: INSERT ROD 4 Turn the softbox with the 3 installed rods facing up on the work surface with the loose corner facing forward. Fold back the outer skin as shown (figure 5) and insert the 4th rod into the proper speed ring hole. Now tug on the last corner of the softbox outer skin and stretch the fabric to insert the 4th rod into the corner pocket. Be careful not to pull on the corner pocket flap for this could damage the stitching. You may need to twist the steel rod a bit to make the fit. It is a very tight fit. When all rods are installed the softbox will look like figure 6. The softbox should be attached to the light fixture prior to bulb and diffuser assembly. NOTE: All bulbs should be installed prior to diffuser installation.

Figure 7	STEP 4: ATTACH INNER DIFFUSER The inner diffuser is optional for it does not substantially improve dispersion of the light and it will reduce the light output. Installing the inner diffuser is a simple matter of attaching the corner Velcro to the Velcro tabs inside the softbox. Start with one corner then the opposing corner and finally the last 2 corners. Use only about 1/2 of the Velcro tab on the softbox outer skin, leaving space between the diffuser and the side of the softbox. The inner diffuser does not fit tight against the side of the softbox. There is a gap of about 1" for ventilation.

	STEP 5: ATTACH OUTER DIFFUSER The outer diffuser is also optional for you could successfully use the softbox with only the inner diffuser. The outer diffuser fits over the edge of the outer skin and there are Velcro attachments all around.

ALZO 750 SOFTBOX ASSEMBLY