Panasonic PT-F100E - Manual (Page 42)

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Maintenance
Care and Replacement
J Before cleaning the projector
Switch off the MAIN POWER and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Unplug all the cables from the projector.
J Cleaning the outer surface of the projector
Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a soft cloth.
If it is difficult to remove the dirt, soak a cloth in a neutral detergent diluted with water, wring the cloth well
and then wipe the projector. Dry off the projector with dry cloth.
If you use a chemical treated wipe, follow the instructions supplied with it.
J Cleaning the lens and front glass surface
Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a lint-free cloth.
Make sure no dirt or dust remains on the surface of the lens. It will be enlarged and projected onto a
screen.
J Before replacing the ARF
Press the POWER button for at least 0.5 seconds or press twice to turn off the projector.
Wit until the cooling fan stops and the POWER indicator turn to RED.
Disconnect the Mains lead from the main socket.
Prepare a Phillips-head screw driver.
Contact an Authorised Service Centre to purchase a replacement ARF (ET-RFF100).
J When to replace the ARF
ARF is consumable product and effects on ventilation. FILTER indicator will inform you of the replacement
timing. You can check the remaining amount of the ARF in FILTER REMAINING menu.
J Replacement procedure
1. Turn the projector upside down and place it gently
on a soft cloth.
2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen 3 ARF
cover fixing screws until the screws turn freely and
remove the ARF cover.
3. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen an ARF
fixing screws and release the clamp, then slightly
slide up the used ARF to remove.
4. Insert the new ARF into the compartment in
correct direction and slightly push down until it
clicks. Tighten the ARF fixing screws securely with
a Phillips-head screwdriver.
5. Attach the ARF cover and tighten the ARF cover
fixing screws securely with a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
Cleaning the projector
Replacing the ARF (Auto Rolling Filter)
NOTE:
• See “FILTER REMAINING” on page 36.
• See “FILTER indicator” on page 41.
ARF cover
ARF cover fixing screw
Soft cloth
NOTE:
• If the ARF and/or ARF cover are attached incorrectly,
the projector may not be turned on.
• Do not switch the power on while the ARF cover
removed.
• When you replace the ARF unit, clean the compartment
and/or the Air Exhaust port if you need to.
PUSH
ARF fixing screw
Clamp
ARF