Sharp XG-C40XU-S XG-C40XU Operation Manual - Page 51

Replacing the Projection Lamp CAUTION: • Potential hazard of glass particles if lamp ruptures. Please have Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center replace lamp if rupture occurs. • Do not remove the lamp cage directly after operation of the projector. The lamp may be extremely hot. Wait at least one hour after the power cord is disconnected to allow the surface of the lamp cage to fully cool before removing the lamp cage. It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after approximately 1,900 cumulative hours of use or when you notice a significant deterioration of the picture and color quality. Carefully change the lamp by following the steps below. If the new lamp does not light after replacement, take your projector to the nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center for repair. Purchase a replacement lamp unit (lamp/cage module) of the current type BQC-XGC40XU/1 from your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center. Then carefully change the lamp by following the instructions below. If you wish, you may have the lamp replaced at your nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center. IMPORTANT NOTE TO U.S. CUSTOMERS: The lamp included with this projector is backed by a 90-day parts and labor limited warranty. All service of this projector under warranty, including lamp replacement, must be obtained through an Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center. For the name of the nearest Authorized Sharp Industrial LCD Products Dealer or Service Center, please call toll-free: 1-888-GO-SHARP (1-888-467-4277). U.S.A. ONLY Removing and installing the lamp unit CAUTION • Be sure to remove the lamp cage by the handle. Be sure not to touch the glass surface of the lamp cage or the inside of the projector. • To avoid injury to yourself and damage to the lamp, be sure to carefully follow the steps below. • Be sure to change the air filter during lamp replacement. The air filter comes packaged with the lamp unit. 1 Turn off the power. 2 3 Disconnect the power cord. Remove the bottom filter cover. Press POWER OFF. Wait until the cooling fan stops. Unplug the power cord from the AC socket. Turn over the projector. Press the tab and lift open the filter cover in the direction of the arrow. or Tab Maintenance & Troubleshooting 4 5 Remove the air filter. Replace the new air filter. 6 Replace the filter cover. Grasp the air filter between your fingers and lift it out of the filter cover. Place the new air filter underneath the tabs on the filter frame. Insert the tab on the end of the filter cover into the filter cover opening and press the filter cover into position. Tab E-50