Epson Projector PowerLite 6040UB User Manual

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Maintaining
andTransporting theProjector
 Follow
theinstructions inthese sections tomaintain yourprojector andtransport itfrom place toplace.
 Projector
Maintenance
 Transporting
theProjector
 Projector
Maintenance
 Your
projector needslittlemaintenance tokeep working atits best.
 You
may need toclean thelens periodically, andclean theairfilter andairvents toprevent theprojector
 from
overheating duetoblocked ventilation.
 The
only parts youshould replace arethelamp, airfilter, andremote...

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•
To remove dustorsmudges, gentlymovetheshutter tothe side andwipe thelens withlens-cleaning
 paper.
Aftercleaning, closetheshutter.
 •
To remove stubborn smudges, moistenasoft, lint-free clothwithlens cleaner andgently wipethe
 lens.
Donot spray anyliquid directly onthe lens.
 Warning:
Donot use alens cleaner thatcontains flammable gas.Thehigh heat generated bythe
 projector
lampmaycause afire.
 Caution:
Donot use glass cleaner orany harsh materials toclean thelens anddonot subject thelens
 to
any...

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Note:
Unplug anycharging cablesfromtheglasses beforecleaning them.
 Caution:
Donot use paper towels orany other abrasive materials toclean theglasses.
 Parent
topic:Projector Maintenance
 Air
Filter andVent Maintenance
 Regular
filtermaintenance isimportant tomaintaining yourprojector. YourEpson projector isdesigned
 with
aneasily accessible, user-replaceable filtertoprotect yourprojector andmake regular maintenance
 simple.
Filtermaintenance intervalswilldepend onthe environment.
 If
regular...

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You seeamessage tellingyoutoclean it.
 1.
Turn offthe projector andunplug thepower cord.
 2.
Press andhold thetabonthe airfilter cover, andpulltoremove thecover.
 3.
Pull theairfilter outofthe projector.   

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4.
Tap each sideofthe airfilter 4to 5times toshake offany excess dust.Dothis outside theroom or
 away
fromtheprojector.
 Caution:
Donot use excessive forcewhen tapping theairfilter, oritmay crack andbecome
 unusable.
Donot rinse theairfilter inwater, oruse anydetergent orsolvent toclean it.Do not use
 canned
air;the gases mayleave aresidue, orpush dustanddebris intotheprojectors opticsor
 other
sensitive areas.
 5.
Vacuum thefront ofthe airfilter (theside withthetabs) toremove anyremaining dust....

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6.
Place theairfilter back inthe projector asshown.
 7.
Attach theairfilter cover asshown.
 Parent
topic:AirFilter andVent Maintenance
 Related
tasks
 Replacing
theAirFilter
 Replacing
theAirFilter
 You
need toreplace theairfilter inthe following situations:
 •
After cleaning theairfilter, youseeamessage tellingyoutoclean orreplace it
 •
The airfilter istorn ordamaged
 You
canreplace theairfilter while theprojector ismounted tothe ceiling orplaced onatable.
 1.
Turn offthe projector andunplug...

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2.
Press andhold thetabonthe airfilter cover, andpulltoremove thecover.
 3.
Pull theairfilter outofthe projector.
 Note:
Airfilters contain polypropylene. Disposeofused airfilters according tolocal regulations.   

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4.
Place thenew airfilter inthe projector asshown.
 5.
Attach theairfilter cover asshown.
 Parent
topic:AirFilter andVent Maintenance
 Projector
LampMaintenance
 The
projector keepstrackofthe number ofhours thelamp isused anddisplays thisinformation inthe
 projectors
menusystem.
 Replace
thelamp assoon aspossible whenthefollowing occurs:
 •
The projected imagegetsdarker orstarts todeteriorate
 •
Amessage appearswhenyouturn onthe projector tellingyoutoreplace thelamp
 Replacing
theLamp
 Resetting...

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Parent
topic:Projector Maintenance
 Related
references
 Projector
Information Display-Info Menu
 Projector
LampSpecifications
 Optional
Equipment andReplacement Parts
 Replacing
theLamp
 Before
youreplace thelamp, letthe projector cooldown foratleast onehour sothe lamp willnot behot.
 Warning:
Letthelamp fullycool before replacing itto avoid injury.
 You
canreplace thelamp while theprojector ismounted tothe ceiling, ifnecessary.
 1.
Turn offthe projector andunplug thepower cord.
 2.
Allow...

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4.
Slide thelamp cover outand liftitoff.
 5.
Loosen thescrews securing thelamp tothe projector. Thescrews donot come allthe way out.
 6.
Liftupthe lamp handle andgently pullthelamp outofthe projector.