
Replacing the Projection Lamp
The lamp monitor LED, marked on the connector panel, lights up when 150 hours of lamp life remains. At zero hours, the lamp switches off completely. You can order new lamp modules from your In Focus dealer. See “Accessories” on page 57 for informa- tion.
Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp:
1Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
2Wait 45 minutes to allow it to cool thoroughly.
3Using a small,
4Pull the lamp cover up and remove it.
FIGURE 37
Removing the lamp module door
5Loosen the
6Remove the module (Figure 38).
WARNING: To avoid burns and lamp explosion, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before you open the lamp module door. Never extract the lamp mod- ule while the lamp is operating.
CAUTION: Replace the projec- tion lamp as soon as possible after the lamp monitor light comes on. If the lamp remains in use too long, there is a danger of lamp explo- sion. If this happens, your projector will be severely damaged.
CAUTION: Never operate the projector with the lamp cover open or removed. This disrupts the air flow and causes the projector to overheat.
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