Lamp Removal And Installation - Philips Vari-Lite VL440 Service Manual

Lamp Removal and Installation

WARNING: Ensure that power is completely removed from luminaire when removing or installing
lamp.
CAUTION: Wear cotton gloves or other covering while installing lamp. Touching lamp glass with
bare fingers will leave oil and may cause the lamp to explode or reduce lamp life. If touched, use
isopropyl alcohol and cotton cloth to thoroughly clean glass portion of lamp.
To remove and install lamp:
Step 1. Ensure power is completely removed from luminaire and luminaire has cooled completely.
Step 2. Set the luminaire head horizontally.
Step 3. Engage service tilt lock to secure luminaire head in position.
Step 4. At back of luminaire, using #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove lamp socket cover by loosening
the two quarter-turn fasteners. Note: lamp socket cover is connected with a safety tether.
Step 5. Remove old lamp from socket by rotating lamp base counter-clockwise until lamp tabs align
with lamp socket slots.
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Figure 2-3: Lamp Socket Cover Removal
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