Epson ELPLP29 User Manual page 58

Appendices > Projector Care
f Lamp replacement period
• It is time to change the lamp when the "Replace Lamp" message appears
in the bottom left hand corner of the screen at the commencement of
projection and remains for 30 seconds.
• It is also time to change the lamp when the Warning indicator flashes red
at 0.5 second intervals.
• The replacement message will appear after about 1900 hours of
p
use.
• When this message is displayed, please replace the lamp as
quickly as possible.
• The lamp may explode if you continue to use it beyond the
lamp replacement period.
• Some lamps may stop operating before the replacement
message is displayed. It is recommended that you have a
replacement lamp ready in case this happens.
• Replacement lamps can be purchased at your nearest dealer.
f Replacing the lamp
• Wait until the lamp has cooled down sufficiently before
c
opening the lamp cover. It takes a further one hour after the
cool-down period has finished for the lamp to be cool enough.
• When the lamp is broken, replace it with a new lamp, or contact
your dealer for further advice. If replacing the lamp yourself,
be careful to avoid pieces of broken glass.
A Turn off the projector and wait for the cool-down
period to end. (Approx. 20 seconds)
Remove the power cable and wait for the lamp to cool down. (Approx.
1 hour)
B Open the lamp cover.
Lift the lamp cover by putting your fingers in the latches and lifting
upwards.
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