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3.10 Air Filter Removal and Cleaning
The
imaging
housing frame contains a DC powered cooling fan located at the rear.
The cooling fan sucks in air via the front panel air vents. Behind the front panel air
vents, an air filter prevents dust and air particles from penetrating into the housing
frame.
Occasionally, this air filter may have to be removed and properly cleaned in order to
maintain proper ventilation within the housing frame. To remove and clean the air
filter, refer to Figure 3.12 and follow these directions:
1. Remove the front panel by rotating the thumb screws counter clockwise. Pull on
the handles.
2. Carefully remove the lexan membrane and the air filter behind the front panel.
3. Use running water to clean the air filter. Make sure to dry off the air filter before
attempting to replace it back into its original location.
4. When replacing the air filter, make sure to tuck it back into place behind the
metal rails. Reinstall the lexan membrane to block 2/3 of the air filter, as shown
on figure 3.12 below.
5. Replace the front panel. Make sure to rotate the thumb screws clockwise in
order to secure the front panel to the chassis.
N.B.: For proper cooling of the imaging modules do not leave the front door
removed for a long period of time when power is on.
Figure 3.12
Air filter location
Slot Area
Metal rails
Front panel (removed from housing)
Back side of front panel
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Air filter
Imaging
Quartet
Lexan membrane