Chapter 6
Maintenance — Maintenance/replacement
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2) Remove the long life filter cover. (Fig. 1)
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Remove the long life filter cover fixing screws (two locations at right and left) by turning them
counterclockwise, and remove the long life filter cover from the long life filter mount clasp.
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When loosening the long life filter cover fixing screws, hold the screws with your hand so they will not fall.
3) Remove the two air filter units from the long life filter cover. (Fig. 2)
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The method to remove the two air filter units is the same.
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Hold the outer frame of the air filter unit and pull out in the direction of the arrow.
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After pulling out the air filter unit, remove large foreign objects and dust from the long life filter cover, air
filter unit compartment and the air intake port of the projector body if there are any.
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When the air filter unit is removed, proceed to “Performing maintenance of the air filter unit” (
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next.
Attention
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Do not lose the two long life filter cover fixing screws that have been removed.
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Take care not to touch the radiator fin, etc., when removing dirt or dust.
Performing maintenance of the air filter unit
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Fig. 2
1) Wash the air filter unit. (Fig. 1)
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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.
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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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Attention
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After washing the air filter unit, dry it thoroughly before attaching it back to the long life filter cover. Attaching a wet unit will cause an electric
shock or malfunction.
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Do not disassemble the air filter unit.
Note
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Replace the air filter unit with a new Replacement Filter Unit (Model No.: ET-EMF330) (accessory/optional accessory) if it is damaged or if
the dirt does not come off even after washing.
