Chapter 6
Maintenance — Maintenance/replacement
242 - ENGLISH
Removing the air filter unit
Tabs on the projector body
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Air filter cover
Air filter unit
Grip
Air filter unit compartment and the
projector’s intake vent
Air filter cover fixing screw
1)
Turn off the power of the projector.
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Always follow the procedure of “Switching off the projector” (
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page 66) when turning off the power.
2)
Remove the air filter cover. (Fig. 1)
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Turn the air filter cover fixing screw (x 1) counterclockwise with a Phillips screwdriver until it turns freely, and
remove the air filter cover by placing a finger in the depressed section and pull it out slowly in the direction
of the arrow.
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When pulling out the air filter cover, make sure to place a hand on the air filter cover. Pulling it out too
rapidly may cause the air filter cover to fall.
3)
Pull out the air filter unit. (Fig. 2)
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Slightly push the grip of the air filter unit inward in the direction of the arrow, remove from the tabs on the
projector body, and pull out the air filter unit.
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After pulling out the air filter unit, remove any foreign object and dust from the air filter unit compartment
and the projector’s intake vent.
Performing maintenance of the air filter unit
Remove the air filter unit in advance with the procedure for “Removing the air filter unit” (
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page 242) described
previously.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
1)
Wash the air filter unit. (Fig. 1)
i) Soak the air filter unit in cold or warm water and then lightly rinse it.
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Do not use cleaning tools such as brushes.
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When rinsing, hold the frame of the air filter unit without putting strong pressure on the filter unit.
ii) Rinse the air filter unit two to three times using fresh water each time.
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Insufficient rinsing may result in odors.
2)
Dry the air filter unit. (Fig. 2)
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Let the air filter unit naturally dry off in a well-ventilated place where there is little dust and is not exposed to
direct sunlight.
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Do not dry using drying devices such as dryers.
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After the air filter is dried, proceed to “Attaching the air filter unit” (
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page 243) next.
