Maintaining the Equipment

Replacing the (Square) IR Filter

IMPORTANT: The IR filter is made of glass and is expensive to replace. It is not included in the product warranty or service contract. Use care when handling the IR filter.

Wear white cotton gloves for this procedure.

It is not necessary to power down the scanner before changing the IR filter.

1.Open the lamp-and-filter-access door (see page 4-6for the location of the lamp-and-filter-access door).

IR filter (under balance- filter assembly)

red handle

2.Loosen the thumbscrews on the lamp cover and pull the cover straight out.

When you remove the cover, the safety switch is released, removing power to the lamp socket.

CAUTION: Wait at least five minutes for the lamp to cool.

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August 2001

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Kodak HR 500 manual Replacing the Square IR Filter