Replacing The Lamp - Epson PowerLite 500c User Manual Supplement

warning
Let the lamp cool before
replacing it. To avoid
premature lamp failure, do
not touch the glass portion
of the lamp assembly.
Maintaining and Transporting the Projector
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Replacing the Lamp

The projection lamp typically lasts for about 2000 hours of use.
It is time to replace the lamp when you see the following:
The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
The lamp warning light on top of the projector is
either red or flashing orange.
The message
LAMP REPLACE
the projector lamp comes on.
This happens after about 2000 hours of use. To maintain
projector brightness and image quality, replace the lamp as
soon as possible after you see the message.
Contact your dealer or call EPSON Accessories at
(800) 873-7766 in the United States and Canada for a
replacement lamp. Use the following part number when you
order a lamp:
(PowerLite 700c/500c)
ELPLP10B
(PowerLite 710c)
ELPLP10S
Follow these steps to replace the lamp:
1. Turn off the projector and allow it to cool, then unplug the
power cord.
2. Before removing the lamp, wait approximately one hour
until the projector is fully cooled down.
3. Turn the projector upside-down to access the lamp
compartment.
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