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The data video projector has revolutionised the way many of us do business and entertain ourselves. These clever devices can cost thousands of rands, so the TEAM at KILOWATT AV did some research on how you can protect and maintain your valuable investment.
Perhaps the most important point to be careful about in maintaining your projector in top notch shape is to avoid conditions that will damage it, those conditions include avoiding: excessive heat, excessive moisture, excessive cold, excessive dust, and excessive jostling. Most projectors have a room operating temperature of between 5 degrees and 35 degrees celsius. Therefore, if you want to ceiling mount your projector you must consider the fact that heat rises and ensure that the room temperature at that level is within the range of safety for your projector. Particular care must be taken if your projector has been at near freezing or sub-freezing temperatures long enough for the bulb to become subject to breaking if turned on. The rapid change in temperature will cause the lamp to burst, which is an expensive proposition.
Other tips to avoid excessive heat include avoid blocking the ventilation of the projector by ensuring that the fan exhaust is free of any impediment. The intake for introducing cool air via the projector fan, has an air filter to protect the internal parts of the projector. Be sure to clean the filter as specified by your projector manufacturer's user manual. A clean filter will help maintain the life span of the lamp.
When your lens becomes dusty or is touched leaving a greasy finger print, particular care must be taken in cleaning the lens. Some prefer to use isopropyl alcohol and a lens cleaning cloth to avoid damaging the lens. The use of tissues and other type of wood based cleaning products are not recommended, in part due to left over lent and the fact that such products are more abrasive than cotton or manufactured cleaning cloths.
Do not spray any solution directly on your lens but first apply it lightly to your cleaning cloth. Work from the middle of the lens in small circular motions while expanding the circular motion wider and wider until the whole lens is clean.
...projector care summary:
(A fast and easy reference for the care of your projector)
1. Read the user manual that came with your projector! ;) It will include operational information exclusive to your projector.
2. Become familiar with the unit before your first presentation or event.
3. To prolong lamp life, always allow your projector to cool completely before turning off or unplugging. Remember that excessive heat can greatly shorten your lamp life. Do not operate your projector in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
4. Change filter as specified by your user manual.
5. Never operate the unit without the air filter*. Doing so can draw dust in to the optics of the projector, which can be projected on to your image.
6. Avoid using your projector in a smoky environment. This can cause damage to the optics of the unit and can void your warranty.
7. Store your projector in a cool, dry area. Save the shipping box for safe secure storage when not in use. If the need arises for you to ship your projector in the future, the original box and packing material is the safest way to pack your unit.
8. If projector is mounted to the ceiling, be sure that the area near the intake fan is kept clean and not in direct line of air or heat vents.
9. For optimal image quality, always keep your lens clean. The safest way to clean your lens is with a lens cloth, which can be purchased at a camera store.
10. For additional technical support, please call KILOWATT customer service department at 0861 000 363
