X-Cite
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Guide
www.LDGI-XCite.com
4.2 How to check/clean X-Cite® 120XL/Q metal vents
1. When unit is OFF and lamp is COOL, unplug the power from the X-Cite® unit and turn the unit upside
down. Visually inspect the metal gratings for lint, dust and other debris.
2. Debris can be removed from the gratings using a small vacuum cleaner with a crevice tool, or blown
out with a can of compressed air. If using compressed air, direct the air flow ACROSS the vents, not
perpendicularly (i.e. into the X-Cite® unit).
4.3 How to check/clean X-Cite® 120 (original design) nylon foam filters
1. Visually inspect the perforations on the side of the unit, under the lamp access door. You should be
able to see a grey mesh filter on the inside of the unit. This filter requires cleaning or replacing if:
Dust/lint/debris has accumulated
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Dust/lint/debris is blocking the view of the grey mesh filter
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The filter looks as though it is crumbling
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2. It is possible to clean newer filters, but it is generally better to replace them, as they tend to deteriorate
over time (one reason they stopped being used in X-Cite® units in 2006). Contact Lumen Dynamics
Technical Support for additional information on cleaning/replacing filters.
4.4 What happens if filters are not clean?
A complete filter blockage or airflow obstruction generally results in an automatic lamp shutoff within 10-15
minutes of the unit being powered on due to lack of adequate cooling.
A partially clogged filter may allow enough airflow for continued operation, but not for optimal cooling. In this
case, the result is usually a dramatic reduction in lamp life, e.g. 400 hours instead of 2500+ hours, it may also cause
bubbles to form in the light guide.
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