19Safety InstructionsSafety InstructionsCarrying/Transporting the ProjectorInstallation PrecautionsDisposal of Waste Lamp• Dispose of the projector's mercury lamp according to local regulations justlike the fluorescent lamps.• This projector is a precision machine. Do not subject the projector to strongshocks or vibrations or turn it down.• Install the lens cap to protect the lens and put the projector in the carryingbag to protect it from dust and scratches on the surface of it when you carrythe projector. For details, see P23.• Wait until the cooling fan stops before putting the projector in the carryingbag. Do not put the projector in the carrying bag until the cooling fan stopsrotating. The projector may be damaged due to the heat.• Replace the adjustable foot before putting the projector in the carrying bag.The projector may be damaged if you put it in the bag without replacing theadjustable foot.• The carrying bag is not designed to protect the projector from externalshocks. When carrying the projector with it put in the carrying bag, do notgive a shock to it, drop it, or place anything on it. The projector may be dam-aged or malfunctioned.• Do not transport the projector through a courier or transport service with thecarrying bag. Put the projector in an impact-resistant transport case if such isthe case.The area around the exhaust vent and the cabinet above the exhaust ventbecome hot when the projector is operating.• Do not touch these areas, or you may get burnt. In particular, keep childrenaway from these areas. Do not put anything that may deform or discolor dueto heat on the projector.Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Observethe following:• Do not put any metallic object on the projector. Itmay become hot, resulting in accident or injury.• Do not seat anyone near the exhaust vent. Other-wise, you may get burned.When placing the projector on a castered stand or table, be sure to lock thecasters.• Failure to do so may cause the projector to move or topple, resulting in aninjury.CautionCautionCautionHot air
