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ACX7509 Air Filter Maintenance

Purpose

For optimum cooling, verify the condition of the air filter.

Action

Regularly inspect the air filter to avoid blocking or clogging in the air filter. A dirty air filter restricts airflow in the device, producing a negative effect on the ventilation of the device. The filter degrades over time. You must replace the filter every 6 months.

Replace the ACX7509 Air Filter Door

The air filter door is mounted on the cable management system.

Remove the ACX7509 Air Filter Door

Note:

Air filter door is designed to prevent dust from being drawn into the chassis. This filter door must be installed for the product to be NEBS GR 63 compliant.

To remove the air filter door:

  1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
  2. Loosen the captive screws located on either side of the air filter door attached at the cable management system.
  3. Grasp the air filter door and gently pull the air filter door out of the cable management system.
    Figure 1: Remove the Air Filter Door from the Chassis Remove the Air Filter Door from the Chassis

Install the ACX7509 Air Filter Door

To install the air filter unit:

  1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
  2. Ensure that the air filter door is right side up.
  3. Mount the air filter door onto the cable managemet system, and tighten the four captive screws to secure the air filter door.
    Figure 2: Install the Air Filter Door Install the Air Filter Door

Replace the ACX7509 Air Filter

The air filter door consists of two parts–the outer metal cage unit which forms the body and the air filter. The air filter sits right inside the outer metal cage unit. The air filter door is mounted on the cable managemet system and secured by captive screws.

Regularly inspect the air filter. A dirty air filter restricts airflow in the unit, producing a negative effect on the ventilation of the chassis.

Remove the ACX7509 Air Filter

To remove the air filter:

  1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
  2. Remove the air filter door, see Remove the ACX7509 Air Filter Door. The air filter is located inside the air filter door.
  3. Grasp the air filter, and pull the air filter straight out from the air filter door.
    Figure 3: Remove the Air Filter from the Air Filter Door Remove the Air Filter from the Air Filter Door

Install the ACX7509 Air Filter

To install the air filter:

  1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
  2. Ensure that the air filter is right side up.
  3. Grasp the air filter, and place the air filter straight into the air filter door.
    Figure 4: Install the Air Filter into the Air Filter Door Install the Air Filter into the Air Filter Door
  4. Mount the air filter door onto the cable mangement system, see Install the ACX7509 Air Filter Door.