3M S15 manual Air filter

Maintenance

Air filter

WARNING ► Do not replace the air fi lter during use or immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cool adequately.

►Use only the air fi lter of the specifi ed type. Do not use the projector with the air fi lter and fi lter cover removed.

►Avoid wetting the projector or inserting liquids in the projector. It could result in a fi re, an electric shock, and/or malfunction to the projector

CAUTION ►Please replace the air fi lter when it is damaged or too soiled, and also when you replace the lamp.

When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air fi lter, clean the air fi lter as soon as possible. If the air fi lter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise and the power may be automatically turned off for malfunction prevention.

1. Disconnect all the connectors and adapters that were connected to the projector’s ports. Then slowly turn the projector so that the lens-side is facing

up. Please be careful for a projector not to fall. While the projector is placed lens-side up, hold the projector.

2. Remove the fi lter cover and the air fi lter. Hold the knobs while pulling out it.

Usual fi lter cover

Filter cover’s	Air fi lter’s
knobs	knob

Filter cover for bottom-up use

Filter cover’s knobs

3. Apply a vacuum cleaner to the vent of the projector for the air filter. And then slowly turn the projector bottom up.

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