Replacing the lamp (continued)
HIGH VOLTAGE |
| HIGH TEMPERATURE | HIGH PRESSURE |
WARNING ►The projector uses a
lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. In addition, if the bulb bursts, it is possible for shards of glass to fly into the lamp housing, and for gas containing mercury and dust containing fine particles of glass to escape from the projector’s vents.
►About lamp disposal: This product contains a mercury lamp; do not put it in the trash. Dispose of it in accordance with environmental laws.
•For lamp recycling, go to www.lamprecycle.org (in the US).
•For product disposal, consult your local government agency or www.eiae.org (in the US) or www.epsc.ca (in Canada).
For more information, ask your dealer.
• If the lamp should break, unplug the power cord from the outlet, and make sure to request a replacement lamp from your local dealer. Note that shards of glass can damage the projector components, and cause injury during handling, so please do not attempt to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself.
Disconnect • If the lamp should break, ventilate the room well, and make sure not to | |
the plug | inhale the gas or fine particles that come from the projector's vents, and |
from the | get them into your eyes or mouth. |
power | • Before replacing the lamp, turn the projector off and unplug the power |
outlet | cord, then wait at least 45 minutes for the lamp to cool sufficiently. |
| |
| Handling the lamp while hot can cause burns, as well as damage to the |
| lamp. |
| • Never unscrew screws except those marked by an arrow. |
| • Do not open the lamp door while the projector is suspended from |
| a ceiling. This is dangerous, since if the lamp’s bulb has broken, the |
| shards will fall out when the cover is opened. In addition, working in |
| high places is dangerous, so ask your local dealer to have the lamp |
| replaced even if the bulb is not broken. |
| • Do not use the projector with the lamp door removed. When replacing |
| the lamp, make sure that the screws are screwed in firmly. Loose |
| screws can result in damage or injury. |
| • Only use specified lamp types. Using a lamp that does not meet the lamp |
| specifications for this model can cause a fire, projector damage or shorten |
| the life of this product. |
| • If the lamp breaks soon after the first time it is used, it is possible |
| that there are electrical problems elsewhere besides the lamp. If this |
| happens, consult your local dealer or service representative. |
| • Handle with care: jolting or scratching could cause the lamp bulb to burst during use. |
| • Using the lamp for long periods of time can cause the lamp to be dim, |
| not to light up or to burst. When the pictures appear dim, or when the |
| color tone is poor, please replace the lamp as soon as possible. Do not |
| use old (used) lamps; this can cause breakage. |
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