Replacing The Lamp - ViewSonic PJ513D User Manual

Replacing the lamp

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the
power cord before changing the lamp.
• To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes
before replacing the lamp.
• To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution
when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces.
• To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and/or compromising picture quality by touching
the lens, do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed.
• This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose
of this lamp in a proper manner.
1. Turn the power off and disconnect
the projector from the wall socket. If
the lamp is hot, avoid burns by
waiting for approximately 45
minutes until the lamp has cooled.
2. Turn the projector over. Then loosen
the screws on the lamp cover.
3. Remove the lamp cover from the
projector.
Do not turn the power on with the
lamp cover removed.
4. Remove the lamp cords from the slots.
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5. Disconnect the lamp connector by
pushing it against the projector while
pulling it up.
6. Loosen the screw that secures the
lamp.
7. Lift the handle so that it stands up.
Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp
out of the projector.
Pulling it too quickly may cause the
lamp to break and scatter broken
glass in the projector.
Do not place the lamp in locations
where water might splash on it,
children can reach it, or near
flammable materials.
Do not insert your hands into the
projector after the lamp is removed. If
you touch the optical components
inside, it could cause color
unevenness and distortion of the
projected pictures.
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