Barco RLS W12 User Manual - 14. Maintenance
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14.Lamp and Filter Maintenance
14. MAINTENANCE
14.1 Lamp Replacement
The lifecycle of ordinary projection lamp typically lasts for 1500hours(full power) up to 2000hours(Eco Mode) before requiring
replacement (different lamp configurations will affect lamp life). From the OSD Menu, you can go to "
page 50: 10.8
Lamp1 Run Time
". to check how long a lamp has been used. You should also replace the lamp when the projected image
gets noticeably darker. Contact your local dealer to purchase new certified lamps for your projector.
WARNING: This procedure may only be performed by qualified technical service personnel.
How to replace the projector lamp
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ARNING: Switch off the projector and unplug the power cord before starting the procedure.
Keep all flammable items away from lamp
Never to remodel or disassembly on lamp housing
Lamp contains mercury. If lamp bursts during operation. Keep yourself in sufficiently ventilate area in order
to avoid inhaling mercury.
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Let the projector cool for approximately 60 minutes before removing
the lamp module for replacement.
When you turn off the projector, the lamp inside the projector will still be very hot (approximately 200 ~
300°C). If you attempt to replace the lamp without allowing the projector to cool, you could risk scalding
yourself. This is why you should wait for no less than 60 minutes for the lamp to cool down in order to
perform the replacement safely.
2. Loosen the lamp cover.
3. Take out the lamp cover.