Projector Lamp and Projector Bulb Life Tips

1. Handle the Projector Lamp with gloves. Oils and deposits from hands and fingers can cause hot spots, which may result in premature Projector Bulb failure.
2. Operate your projector in a clean, cool, and well ventilated area. A dust free environment would be ideal. 3. Keep the projector air filters clean. Clogged filters and/ or vents will not vent heat properly, and can cause the Projector Lamp to overheat and fail. 4.
5. If the projector is built into a compartment, wall, ceiling, or shelf mount, the minimum distance requirement (usually at least 2 feet) listed in the user manual should be maintained. Do not place anything on top of the projector or in front of the intake or exhaust vents. This will cause the lamp to overheat and fail. 6. When you replace the Projector Lamp housing, make sure the new housing is seated completely. Apply pressure at the base of the housing until it is completely secure. 7. Hot lamps are very fragile. Do not move or shake the projector until the lamp has completely cooled. Shock and vibration applied to hot Projector Lamps may cause the Projector Lamp to break. 8. Do not unplug the projector until the Projector Lamp has properly cooled. After the projector has been shut off, the fan will remain on for about 5 minutes. This aids in cooling the lamp evenly and completely and decreases the chance of early lamp failure. 9.
10. Wait one hour after cooling to turn on again. After prolonged use (3+ hours) and shutdown, wait at least one hour to turn the projector on again. If a lamp is still warm/hot, the projector will send too much voltage early in the Projector Lamp heat-up cycle which will drastically decrease lamp life. Do not turn the projector on and off frequently during presentations. Each time the projector is switched on, the inrush of power causes stress on the Projector Lamp. Try to minimize on/ off cycles. 11. Run the projector for two weeks and/or 20 hours shortly after your purchase. If the lamp is defective, it'll usually fail within the first 10 hours of operation. Some projectors offer "low lamp" or "economy mode" options. Use them whenever possible. These options have been developed to extend projector lamp life. 12. Have your projector serviced and maintained every 2 years. Maximize optimum usage and life of your projector lamp and have a qualified projector lamp expert give you advice on your machine every couple of years. Call Pureland Supply at 800-664-6671 to get additional information on Projector Maintenance and repairs.