Hitachi ED-X40 User Manual page 87

Replacing the lamp (continued)
HIGH VOLTAGE
WARNING
lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled
while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and
some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. In addition, when
and for gas containing mercury to escape from the projector's vent holes.
About disposal of a lamp: This product contains a mercury lamp; do not put
it in a trash. Dispose of it in accordance with environmental laws.
or www.eiae.org (in the US) or www.epsc.ca (in Canada).
unplug the power cord from the outlet, and make sure to request a
replacement lamp from your local dealer. Note that shards of glass
could damage the projector's internals, or cause injury during handling,
so please do not try to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself.
Disconnect
the plug
ventilate the room well, and make sure not to breathe the gas that
from the
comes out of the projector vents, or get it in your eyes or mouth.
power
outlet
cord, then wait at least 45 minutes for the lamp to cool sufficiently.
Handling the lamp while hot can cause burns, as well as damaging the lamp.
a ceiling. This is dangerous, since if the lamp's bulb has broken, the
shards will fall out when the cover is opened. In addition, working in
high places is dangerous, so ask your local dealer to have the lamp
replaced even if the bulb is not broken.
replacing, make sure that the screws are screwed in firmly. Loose
screws could result in damage or injury.
that there are electrical problems elsewhere besides the lamp. If this
happens, consult your local dealer or a service representative.
Handle with care: jolting or scratching could cause the lamp bulb to burst during use.
up or to burst. When the pictures appear dark, or when the color tone
is poor, please replace the lamp as soon as possible. Do not use old
(used) lamps; this is a cause of breakage.
HIGH TEMPERATURE
www.lamprecycle.org (in the US).
HIGH PRESSURE
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