Sanyo PLC-XM80 Owner's Manual

67ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMPReplacement lamp can be ordered through your dealer. When ordering, give the following information to thedealer.ü Model No of your projector : PLC-XM80, PLC-XM80Lü Replacement Lamp Type No : POA-LMP17(Service Parts No. 610 347 5158)Maintenance and CareThis projector uses a high-pressure lamp which must be handled carefully and properly.Improper handling may result in accidents, injury, or create a fire hazard.ü Lamp lifetime may differ from lamp to lamp and according to the environment of use. There is noguarantee of the same lifetime for each lamp. Some lamps may fail or terminate their lifetime in ashorter period of time than other similar lamps.ü If the projector indicates that the lamp should be replaced, i.e., if the LAMP REPLACE indicator lightsup, replace the lamp with a new one IMMEDIATELY after the projector has cooled down. (Followcarefully the instructions in the Lamp Replacement section of this manual.) Continuous use of the lampwith the LAMP REPLACE indicator lighted may increase the risk of lamp explosion.ü Lamp may explode as a result of vibration, shock or degradation as a result of hours of use as itslifetime draws to an end. Risk of explosion may differ according to the environment or conditions inwhich the projector and lamp are being used.IF A LAMP EXPLODES, THE FOLLOWING SAFETy PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKENIf a lamp explodes, disconnect the projector’s AC plug from the AC outlet immediately. Contact anauthorized service center for a checkup of the unit and replacement of the lamp. Additionally, checkcarefully to ensure that there are no broken shards or pieces of glass around the projector or coming outfrom the cooling air circulation holes. Any broken shards found should be cleaned up carefully. No oneshould check the inside of the projector except those who are authorized trained technicians and whoare familiar with projector service. Inappropriate attempts to service the unit by anyone, especially thosewho are not appropriately trained to do so, may result in an accident or injury caused by pieces of brokenglass.LAMP HANDLING PRECAUTIONS