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7. Maintenance and inspection
Maintenance and inspection
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P7-4
7-6 Replacing flash lamp with a new one
1) Turn OFF the power switch before unplugging from the power outlet.
2) Remove the lamp cover by the same procedure as that for replacing the observation lamp to expose the flash
lamp.
See items 1) to 3) of “7-5 Replacing observation lamp with a new one”.
3) Remove the cap for flash lamp releasing pin, then push the marked base inward with force to release the flash
lamp.
4) With a fresh flash lamp being held by its porcelain base, join three pins with their socket holes and firmly push
it down to fix.
5) Fit the light source cover and cap for flash lamp releasing pin.
2) Remove the cap for
flash lamp releasing pin Push the base 3) Replace with new lamp
*Do not touch the glass-made part
with your bare hand.
• Remove the flash lamp straight from the direction of the three pins located at its base and then fit a new one
in the socket.
• Do not apply any twisting force.
• Press down the flash lamp deep into the socket and fit it securely.
• When installing the lamp cover, do not exert stress on the cord of the flash lamp socket.
• Do not touch the flash lamp bulb with your bare hands. Otherwise, lamp’s useful life will be made shorter
due to burning of finger’s fat on hot lamp surface.
Warning
Unplug
When replacing with new flash lamp,
be sure to turn OFF the power switch
before unplugging from the power outlet.
Otherwise, there is a fear of electrical
shock.
Warning
High-voltage
Caution
Prohibitory
Warning
High-temperature
Do not replace the flash lamp immedi-
ately after use.
When replacing the flash lamp, be sure
to turn OFF the main power switch and
unplug it from the power outlet, and wait
for 30 minutes or more.
Do not touch the flash lamp bulb with your bare hands.
Otherwise, the lamp may have a lower quantity of light
and a shorter useful life.