4. Lamp & Lamp House
4.5 Removal of the xenon lamp from manual S/M Lamp House
WARNING: DO NOT PER MIT UN AUTHORIZED PERSONNE L TO PERFORM OR ATTEMPT ANY PHASE OF
XENON LAM P HA NDLING OR SERVICE. ONLY TRAINED AN D QUALIFIED TECHNICAL SERVICE PERSONNEL
ARE ALLOWED TO HAN DLE THE XEN ON LAMP.
WARNING: This procedure may only be performed by qualified technical service personnel.
CAUTION: Xenon compact arc lamps are highly pressurized. When ignited, the normal operating temperature
of the bulb increases the pressure to a level at which the bulb may explode if not handled in strict accordan ce
to the m anufacturer ’s instructions. The bulb is stable at room temperature, but ma y still explode if dropped or
otherwise mishandled. Whenever the lamp house, containing a xenon lamp, has to be dism antled or when ever
the protective container or clo th has to be removed from the xenon lamp, authorized protective clothing MUST
be wor n!
WARNING: Always wear face protection (full face shield) when handling xenon lamps.
WARNING: Always w ear pro tective clothing (welder’s jacket) when handling xenon lamps.
WARNING: Always w ear clean leather g loves with wrist p rotectors when handling xenon lamps.
Necessary tools
• 5mm Allen wre nch.
• Lamp protective c ontainer or protective cloth with two binders.
• Flat blade screw driver.
• 2.5mm Allen wrench.
How to remove the xenon lamp out of the manua l S/M Lamp House?
1. Remove the hexagon socket head c ap screw (reference 1 i
mage 4-8) which fasten the cathode of the xenon lamp. Use a 5 mm
Allen wrenc h. Do not release the cathode wire lug. The screw contains a spring w asher and a p lain wa sher (reference 2 & 3
image 4-8).
Note: The cathode wire remains in its position after the sc
rew and two washers are removed.
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2
1
Image 4-8
2. Remove the side cover of the Lam p House by releasing the three qu arter turn screws (reference 4 image 4-9) of the side cover
as illustrated.
Caution: Ensure that you wear protective clothing, a full face shield and protective gloves.
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