FORTRAForce4G6 InstallationGuide Rev B 5-1
This chapter covers operations of the blower for the FORTRA
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G6 units.
Refer to Chapter 1 for blower specifications. The blower is easily removable.
Failure to replace a non-working blower within a reasonable period of time may
expose drives to extreme heat that could cause loss of data.
The blower is located on the back of the unit. If there is a blower fault, both of
the device canister status LEDs will blink ‘Red’ and an audible alert will sound.
Pressing the Alarm Reset button located on the back of the unit will turn off the
audible alert.
Blower Removal/Insertion
The blower is designed to be easily installed and removed.
1. Unfasten the blower thumbscrew by
turning counterclockwise. A Philips
head screwdriver can be used if the
thumbscrew is too tight to turn by
hand.
2. Remove the blower canister by pulling out
on the thumbscrews and lifting it out of
the bottom two slots.
WARNING: Blowers are a system critical component. Non-operating blowers
should be replaced as soon as possible to avoid data loss or device failure.
WARNUNG: Gebläse sind für die Funktion wichtige Komponenten. Nicht
funktionierende Gebläse sollten so schnell wie möglich ersetzt werden,
um Datenverluste oder Fehlfunktionen zu vermeiden.
WARNING: Because the blower continues to spin for a short while, the unit
should be turned off at least 10 seconds before replacing the fan to
prevent injury.
WARNUNG: Um Verletzungen zu vermeiden, sollte das Gerät wenigstens 10
Sekunden vor Entnahme der Gebläse ausgeschaltet werden, da die
Flügelräder der Gebläse nachlaufen.
5. Blower Operation