Antec P182SE, P180 user manual To install the spoiler

A fan-controller regulates the fan speed by varying the voltage to it. The voltage may start as low as 4.5V to 5V. Connecting a TriCool™ set on Medium or Low to a fan-control device may result in the fan not being able to start. The already lowered voltage from the fan controller will be further reduced by the TriCool™ circuitry below 5V.

The Top and Rear Exhaust TriCool™ Fans

External fan switches allow adjusting the speed of these two fans without having to open the case.

Note: We recommend that our users set these two fans to Low in order to cool the CPU more effectively.

The two fans are mounted so that the air is blowing out of the case. The top fan comes with a spoiler to mount on the top of the case.

To install the spoiler:

1.With the higher end of the spoiler facing the rear of the case, carefully align the tabs of the spoiler with the notches on the case.

2.Insert the tabs to the notches and slide the spoiler towards the front of the case until it clicks into position.

The Lower Chamber TriCool™ Fan

This is a standard 120mm fan. This fan is placed in the middle of the lower chamber which acts like a wind tunnel when side panels are closed, which guarantees the air will move from the front to the rear when the fan turns. Note: We recommend setting the speed to Medium or Low.

Specifications:
Size:		120 x 120 x 25.4mm TriCool™ Fan
Rated Voltage:		DC 12V
Operating Voltage:		10.2V ~ 13.8V
Speed	Input		Air Flow	Static	Acoustical	Input
	Current			Pressure	Noise	Power
High	0.24A		2.24 m³ / min	2.54 mm-H2O	30 dBA	2.9 W
2000 RPM	(Max.)		(79 CFM)	(0.10 inch-H2O)
Medium	0.2A		1.59 m³ / min	1.53 mm-H2O	28 dBA	2.4 W
1600 RPM			(56 CFM)	(0.06 inch-H2O)
Low	0.13A		1.1 m³ / min	0.92 mm-H2O	25 dBA	1.6 W
1200 RPM			(39 CFM)	(0.04 inch-H2O)

The Optional Fans

There are two optional 120mm fan mounts – a front fan (in front of the upper HDD cage) and a middle fan (at the rear end of the upper HDD cage). These two fans should be installed so that the air is blowing into the case from the front.

The Front Fan – The front fan is designed to enhance the HDD cooling. If you decide to mount any HDD into the upper cage, you will not be able to use the middle fan.

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