6.3 Replacement of the metal dust filters

Caution: The high density filter must be replaced on a regular basis, depending on the environment conditions of the projector.
Warning: Switch off the projector and unplug the power cord before starting the procedure.
Required tools
Required parts

Metal air filters

How to replace the small air filter
  1. Remove the light processor cover. See “Removal of the left cover”.
  2. Locate the metal filter on the inside of the cover.

  3. Push both filter holders to the outside and flip the filter out of the holder as illustrated.

    Image 6–1 Small metal filter replacement
  4. Remove the filter and clean it.

  5. Install either the cleaned filter or a new filter (if the old one is no longer usable).

    Caution: Take notice of the air flow direction of the filter (made visible by a label). Make sure the arrow points towards the inside of the projector.
  6. Install the light processor cover again. See “Mounting the left cover”.
How to replace the large air filter
  1. Remove the small top cover. See “Removal of the small top cover”.

  2. Push both filter holders to the outside and flip the filter out of the holder as illustrated.

    Image 6–2 Small top cover filter replacement
  3. Remove the filter and clean it.

  4. Install either the cleaned filter or a new filter (if the old one is no longer usable).

    Caution: Take notice of the air flow direction of the filter (made visible by a label). Make sure the arrow points towards the inside of the projector.
  5. Install the small top cover again. See “Mounting the small top cover”.
Clean the metal dust filters
  1. Remove most contamination with a vacuum cleaner.
  2. Blow remaining dust away with compressed air in an other room or outside.
Tip: If you cannot clean the filter anymore, insert a new one.