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maintenanCe
repLaCINg THe LaMp
1. Allow lamp (Figure 35) 15-20 minutes to cool before
changing.
Figure 35. Hot Lamp Surface
2. If lamp assembly is attached to mast, loosen upper
T-handle bolt lock that secures the lamp to the mast
and remove.
3. Unzip the zipper at the bottom of the balloon. do NoT
use excessive force when unzipping the balloon.
4. Place lamp/balloon assembly on a suitable work bench
that is free of dirt, and sharp objects that could damage
the balloon.
5. Roll the balloon envelope (Figure 36) upwards to
expose the lamp.
Figure 36. Rolling up Balloon Envelope
NOTICE
do NoT use excessive force when zipping
or unzipping the balloon. The possibility
exists of the zipper tearing, which would
make the balloon unusable.
ZIPPER
BALLOON
ENVELOPE
6. Release the lamp guard locking tabs (Figure 37).
Figure 37. Releasing Lamp Guard Locking Tabs
7. Remove lamp guard (Figure 38).
Figure 38. Lamp Guard Removal
8. Press tabs on the lamp holder and lift up holder to
release lamp. Remove lamp (Figure 39) from lamp
socket by turning lamp in a counterclockwise direction.
Figure 39. Removing Lamp
LOCK
TAB
LAMP
GUARD
LOCK
TAB
LAMP
GUARD
LAMP
HOLDER
LAMP
SOCKET