Removing the air lter unit
Tabs
Air lter cover
Tab
Air lter unit
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
1) Turn off the projector.
f When switching off the projector, make sure to follow the procedures in “Switching off the projector”
(x page 49).
2) Remove the air filter cover. (Fig. 1)
f Push the tabs of the air lter cover upward as shown in the gure, remove them from the hooks of the
projector and open it in the direction of the arrow in the gure.
3) Remove the air filter unit. (Fig. 2)
f Put your nger on the tab on the left side of the air lter unit, open it in the direction of the arrow shown in
the gure and remove it.
f After removing the air lter unit, remove the foreign objects and dust in the air lter unit compartment if
there are any.
f After removing the air lter unit, proceed to “Performing maintenance of the air lter unit” (x page 143).
Note
f When using the projector, be sure to attach the air lter unit. If it is not attached, the projector will suck in dirt and dust causing a malfunction.
Performing maintenance of the air lter unit
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.
f Do not use cleaning tools such as brushes.
f When rinsing, hold the frame of the air lter unit without putting strong pressure on the lter.
ii) Rinse the air filter unit two or three times with fresh water.
f Insufcient rinsing may result in odors.
2) Dry the air filter unit. (Fig. 2)
f Let the air lter unit naturally dry off in a well-ventilated place where there is little dust and is not exposed to
direct sunlight.
f Do not dry using drying devices such as dryers.
f After the air lter unit is dried, proceed to “Attaching the air lter unit” (x page 144).
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Chapter 6 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement