Projector Christie Roadie S12 User Manual

Section 4
Maintenance
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This projector is CSA approved and is designed for safe and reliable operation.
However, safe operation cannot be assured by design alone; installers, maintainers,
and users must maintain a safe operating environment for the system. Please read
through and understand the following warnings and guidelines promoting safe usage
of the projector.
 WARNING 
Never look directly into the projector lens. The
extremely high brightness of this projector can...

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LAMP: Do not operate the Xenon lamp for more than 1000 hours; risk of the lamp
shattering increases as a result of changes in the quartz glass. Also, operation beyond
1000 hours significantly reduces brightness output.
 WARNING 
Even cool lamps can explode. Direct lamp window AWAY
from all people and objects at all times.
The arc lamp operates at a very high temperature and
pressure. Failure to allow the lamp to sufficiently cool prior to
handling could result...

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a radiator or heat register. The projector should not be placed in an enclosure unless
proper ventilation is provided. In a stack, do not invert only a single projector.
Never insert objects of any kind into the projector through the ventilation openings.
They may touch dangerous voltages or short-out components resulting in a fire or
shock hazard. Do not spill liquids into the projector. Should an accidental spill occur,
immediately unplug the projector and...

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Figure 4.1. Replacing Keypad Batteries
NOTE: For this procedure you will need a “Roadie S12/X10/X8 Lamp and Filter
Replacement Kit” manufactured after May 2000.
The high brightness of your projector is provided by a 1.9 kilowatt Xenon lamp
permanently mounted inside its own protective housing. When the bulb approaches
1000 hours of usage, this lamp module needs to be replaced.
How Old is The Lamp?
The number of hours logged on the current lamp appears both in...

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Turn off the projector
Turn the projector off and allow the cooling fans to stop automatically before
proceeding with Step 2.
Unplug the projector
When the cooling fans have stopped, unplug the projector. Allow additional time for
the lamp to cool completely. Never handle a hot lamp, and use caution at all times.
Unlatch & open lamp door
The lamp module is secured in
place behind a lamp door
located on the left side of the
projector about half way back
(see...

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Pull out old lamp module
Grasp the top and bottom
handles of the lamp module
and pull the module straight out
of the projector (Figure 4.5).
Pull firmly while keeping the
assembly level.
Return old lamp module
All lamps returned to the manufacturer must be packed safely and securely in an
adequate shipping carton, such as the box and packing materials provided with the
new lamp. Label the carton clearly with an RMA number and return to the
manufacturer as...

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Install lamp bracket
Set the lamp bracket into the slots on the side of
the lamp compartment, making sure both ends seat
securely at the bottom of the slots. Hand tighten
the 2 knobs firmly so that the lamp is secured as
far back into the projector as possible. See right.
Align the lamp
 IMPORTANT: Align as per the instructions supplied with the new lamp kit.
ALIGNMENT IS MANDATORY for this projector, and must be done whenever the lamp
module is replaced or...

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It is a good idea to replace the 2 side filters whenever the lamp module is replaced (or
more frequently if operating the projector in a dusty environment). These filters lie
along the right side panel of the projector, running from the front edge to about 9
inches from the rear.
Turn off the projector, cool, and unplug.
Before removing or installing a filter, turn off the projector and allow to cool for five
minutes before unplugging.
 WARNING 
 Unplug the...

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A variety of lenses are available to accommodate different throw distances and
specific types of installations. See page 5-1 for details. To change or install a lens,
follow the steps below.
Turn off the projector, cool, and unplug.
Before removing or installing a lens, turn off the projector and allow to cool for five
minutes before unplugging. Make sure that the lens cap is on.
 WARNING 
Unplug the projector. Install the lens cap.
Remove the lens
Make sure...