13SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSInstallation PrecautionsEnsure that the projector is installed with a minimum distance of 1 m (3.3') from its left,right, rear, and top panels to the neighboring object such as a wall.InstallationInstall the projector correctly. Incorrect installationmay cause troubles and accidents.z Do not tilt the projector more than 20 degreesabove and below the horizontal.z Do not point the projector up or down.z Do not install the projector vertically.Hot Air from Exhaust Ventz Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Donot place any object near the exhaust vent.- Do not put any spray cans near the vent.The internal pressure increases due to heat,such may result in an explosion.- Do not put any metallic object on the pro-jector. It may become hot, resulting in anaccident or injury.- Do not put anything such as a plant potnear the exhaust vent.- Do not put anything near the exhaust vent that may deform or deteriorate due toheat.- Do not seat anyone near the exhaust vent.z The area around the exhaust vent and the cabinet above the exhaust vent become hot.Do not touch these areas, or you may get burnt. In particular, keep children away fromthese areas.z Do not put anything that may deform or discolor due to heat on the projector.Do Not Use in the Following Environmentsz Do not install the projector in a humid or dusty location or a position where there is a lotof oily or cigarette smoke. Optical parts such as a lens and mirror may be stained,resulting in poor picture quality.z Do not use the projector in a place subject to either very high or very low temperatures.- Operating temperature: +5°C to +35°C- Storage temperature: -10°C to +60°CCondensationz If the projector is carried from a cold place to a warm place or the room temperature israised rapidly, condensation may form on the lens and mirror due to the moisture in theatmosphere, resulting in a blurred picture. Wait until condensation evaporates and nor-mal picture is shown.z The projector may be damaged if it is tilted more than 20 degrees above or below.20°20°Hot air
