General Considerations; General Safety Instructions - Barco F50 User Manual

2. Safety
2.1

General Considerations

General safety instructions

• Before operating this equipment please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
• All warnings on the projector and in the documentation manuals shall be adhered to.
• All instructions for operating and use of this equipment shall be followed precisely.
• All local installation codes shall be adhered to.
Owner's record
The part number and serial number are printed on a label which is stuck on the respective part. Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Barco dealer regarding this product.
Product article number
Product serial number
Dealer
General conditions for use
• Use only the cables and cords supplied with the projector or original replacement cables. Using other cables or cords may lead
to malfunction and permanent damage to the unit.
• Always use a grounded (3–pronged) power cord to ensure proper grounding of the unit. Never use 2-pronged power cords, as
this is dangerous and could lead to electrical shock.
• Do not attempt to open the projector unit. The projector contains no user serviceable parts. Refer all repairs to qualified per-
sonnel only. Make sure that no objects enter into the vents and openings of the chassis.
• Do not spill any liquids on the projector or into the vents or openings of the unit.
• Always remove the lens cap before switching on the projector. If the lens cap is not removed, it may melt due to the high energy
light emitted through the lens. Melting the lens cap may permanently damage the surface of the projection lens.
• Only place the projector on a stable surface, or mount it securely using an approved ceiling-mount.
• Always operate the projector according to the rotation guidelines. Operating the unit in other positions may reduce lamp life
significantly, and may lead to overheating, resulting in malfunctioning.
• Always allow ample airflow through the projector. Never block any of the air vents. Never cover the unit in any way while
running. Allow for sufficient distance to walls and ceilings to avoid overheating.
• Minimum safety (clearance) distance to the sides and rear of the unit is 50cm / 20" in any direction (15 cm/ 6" to ceiling).
• Hot air is exhausted from the rear vent. Do not place objects that are sensitive to heat nearer than 50cm / 20" to the exhaust
vent.
• The projector is designed for indoor use only. Never operate the unit outdoors.
• Do not operate the projector outside its temperature and humidity specifications, as this may result in overheating and malfunc-
tioning.
• Only connect the projector to signal sources and voltages as described in the technical specification. Connecting to unspecified
signal sources or voltages may lead to malfunction and permanent damage of the unit.
• Wherever possible, use main power supply with surge protection to prevent damage to the projector caused by unscheduled
power surges.
• Allow lamp to cool down for at least 60 minutes before changing. USE ONLY ORIGINAL LAMPS.
• Connecting sources to a powered projector may result in product failure. It is recommended that the power cable connector
(projector-end) or the mains power socket is accessible whilst the product is in use to enable mains power to be disconnected
or switched off when connecting source devices. This should be considered during product installation.
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