121MAINTENANCECleaning and Replacing the Air FilterAn air filter is installed in the air intake vent on the bottom of the main body to protect theinternal lens and mirror from dust. Should the air filter become clogged with dust, the pro-jector may be damaged since it will block the air flow into the projector and raises the inter-nal temperature of the projector.Cleaning the Air FilterTurn the projector upside down, remove the cover by pushing the latch, remove the air fil-ter, and clean it with a vacuum cleaner.When cleaning dust off the side exhaust vent and the bottom air intake vent, bring the vac-uum cleaner nozzle close to them directly.Replacing the Air Filter1 Turn off the projector, remove the powerplug from the AC outlet, and let the pro-jector stand for at least 1 hour.2 Remove the filter cover by pushing theposition of the arrow.3 Remove the air filter.4 Install a new air filter.5 Install the filter cover securely without anyspace.Cautionz The main unit is very hot immediately after turning off the projector. Wait until the pro-jector cools down sufficiently (more than 1 hour) before cleaning the projector. Other-wise, you may get burned or injured.z Before cleaning or replacing the air filter, be sure to remove the power plug from theAC outlet. Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.z Do not insert any object into the projector through the air filter opening. You may sufferelectric shock or injury due to the high-voltage parts or rotating parts.z Clean the air filter frequently.z After cleaning the air filter, install it by following the removal steps 1 to 5 in reverse.z Attach the lens cap when replacing the air filter.z Handle the air filter carefully. If damaged, the air filter will not work appropriately.z Replace the air filter whenever you replace the lamp.z An air filter can be ordered from your dealer.Filter coverAir filterPush
