Panasonic PT-VZ580 Operating Instructions (Functional Manual) page 109

1) Turn off the projector.
f When switching off the projector, make sure to follow the procedures in "Switching off the projector"
(x page 39).
2) Remove the air filter cover. (Fig. 1)
f Push the tabs of the air filter cover upward as shown in the figure, remove them from the hooks of the
projector and open it in the direction of the arrow in the figure.
3) Remove the air filter unit. (Fig. 2)
f Put your finger on the tab on the left side of the air filter unit, open it in the direction of the arrow shown in
the figure and remove it.
f After removing the air filter unit, remove the foreign objects and dust in the air filter unit compartment if
there are any.
f After removing the air filter unit, proceed to "Perform maintenance of the air filter unit" (x page 109).
Note
f When using the projector, be sure to attach the air filter unit. If it is not attached, the projector will suck in dirt and dust causing a malfunction.
Performing maintenance of the air filter unit
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 filter unit without putting strong pressure on the filter.
ii) Rinse the air filter unit two or three times with fresh water.
f Insufficient rinsing may result in odors.
2) Dry the air filter unit. (Fig. 2)
f Let the air filter 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 filter unit is dried, proceed to "Attaching the air filter unit" (x page 110).
Attention
f After washing the air filter unit, dry it thoroughly before attaching it back to the projector. Attaching a wet unit will cause an electric shock or
malfunction.
f Do not disassemble the air filter unit.
Note
f Replace the air filter unit with a new optional Replacement Filter Unit (Model No.: ET-RFV410) if it is damaged or if the dirt does not come
off even after washing
Chapter 6 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
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