Care and replacement
Component replacement
■■Air filter and electrostatic filter
The air filter should be replaced when cleaning is ineffective.
A replacement air filter / electrostatic filter is available separately (service component). Contact your dealer for the optional air filter and electrostatic filter.
Also, please replace the air filter and electrostatic filter when replacing the lamp unit.
(An air filter and electrostatic filter are included with the
■■Lamp unit
The lamp unit is a consumable component. See “When to replace the lamp unit” ( page 76) about the lifespan. Contact your dealer if you wish to purchase a replacement lamp unit
It is recommended that specialized engineers perform lamp unit replacement. Contact your dealer.
Attention
zzWait until the lamp unit has cooled sufficiently before replacing (wait one hour or longer). The lamp cover gets very hot, and contact with it can cause burns.

■■Before replacing the lamp unit
zzA Phillips screwdriver is necessary when carrying out replacement. Hold the screwdriver firmly.
zzThe light source lamp is a glass component. If it is hit on a hard object or dropped, breakage may occur.
Be careful when handling a light source lamp. zzDo not disassemble or modify the lamp unit.
zzGrip the handle when you remove the lamp unit. Some parts of the lamp unit are sharpened and may cause injury.
zzThe lamp may be ruptured. Care should be taken not to scatter pieces of the broken lamp glass when replacing the lamp unit. Pieces of the broken lamp may fall from the lamp unit especially when the projector is mounted on the ceiling, so when replacing the lamp unit do not stand directly underneath it or position your face close to it.
zzThe lamp contains mercury. Contact the local government office or distributor for the correct disposal of the old lamp unit.
Note
zzBe sure to use the lamp unit specified.
Maintenance
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