Panasonic PT-VZ585N Operating Instructions Manual page 152

Removing the air fi lter unit
1) Turn off the projector.
f When switching off the projector, make sure to follow the procedures in "Switching off the projector"
(x page 49).
2) Remove the air filter cover. (Fig. 1)
f Push the tabs of the air fi lter cover upward as shown in the fi gure, remove them from the hooks of the
projector and open it in the direction of the arrow in the fi gure.
3) Remove the air filter unit. (Fig. 2)
f Put your fi nger on the tab on the left side of the air fi lter unit, open it in the direction of the arrow shown in
the fi gure and remove it.
f After removing the air fi lter unit, remove the foreign objects and dust in the air fi lter unit compartment if
there are any.
f After removing the air fi lter unit, proceed to "Perform maintenance of the air fi lter unit" (x page 152).
Note
f When using the projector, be sure to attach the air fi lter unit. If it is not attached, the projector will suck in dirt and dust causing a malfunction.
Performing maintenance of the air fi lter 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 fi lter unit without putting strong pressure on the fi lter.
ii) Rinse the air filter unit two or three times with fresh water.
f Insuffi cient rinsing may result in odors.
2) Dry the air filter unit. (Fig. 2)
f Let the air fi lter 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 fi lter unit is dried, proceed to "Attaching the air fi lter unit" (x page 153).
Attention
f After washing the air fi lter 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 fi lter unit.
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Chapter 6 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement
Air fi lter cover
Tabs
Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Tab
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
Air fi lter unit