61Lamp ReplacementChanging the LampWARNING!It is very important that you NEVER TOUCH THE GLASS SURFACE OF THE NEWLAMP. Touching the glass surface will deposit oils from your hand onto the lampsurface. When the lamp heats up to its operating temperature, the oil will cause adifference in temperature on the lamp surface that will likely cause the lamp to break.Replace the lamp with part number TS-CL110U only! The monitor is designed to workspecifically with this lamp. Using a different lamp, or a third-party manufacturer’slamp could cause a malfunction and or damage to the monitor.This monitor uses a 110-Watt high-pressure mercury lamp to project images onto the monitorscreen. When the lamp nears the end of its operating life, you may notice the picture becomingdark. When the picture begins to darken, or the lamp burns out, it is time to replace the lamp.The following instructions will tell you how to safely replace the lamp.WARNING!Under operating conditions, THE LAMP WILL GET EXTREMELY HOT AND WILLCAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF TOUCHED.Before attempting to replace the lamp, make sure the monitor has completely runthrough its cooling cycle. Turn the power off and wait until the LAMP LED blinks veryslowly and turns off completely. Unplug the monitor. If you feel any warmth as youplace your hand near the lamp, DO NOT TOUCH IT. Wait until the lamp has completelycooled before attempting to replace it. After turning the power off, wait at least 1 houror more.NEVER attempt to replace the lamp with the monitor plugged into a wall outlet.Attempting to replace the lamp with the monitor plugged in could lead to a severeelectrical shock.Do not keep the monitor on for more than 24 hours consecutively. There is thepossibility of the life of the lamp being shortened.The life of the lamp changes depending on the atmospheric temperature and altitudein which the monitor is being used.Please read these instructions fully before attempting to replace the lamp. If you feelunsure about replacing the lamp yourself, call a service technician.