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INSPECTING AND CLEANING FAN AND BLOWER FILTERS
Two filters located on the drive's rear panel remove contaminants from air pulled into the drive (see figure below).
FILTER ELEMENT
OUTER FAN
GRIL HALF
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Removing Filter Element from Fan
Inspect the Filters at the rear of the drive on a 1 - 6 month schedule and clean, if necessary, to ensure that cooling air flow is not restricted. If the drive is exposed to excessive amounts of dust, decrease the time between inspection intervals.
Remove dust on the drive's exterior with a dry,
CAUTION
Failure to maintain a clean Filter Element can reduce air flow through the drive. This will create high temperatures in each LF 6600 which may shorten the life of the drive.
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