Hardware Installation Manual  50  Document #: LTRT-28030 
6.3  Replacing the Air Filter 
The air filter is intended to prevent  dust  and other airborne  particles  from  entering  the 
chassis  and  adversely affecting  its components.  To maintain proper operation of the 
device, you must periodically replace the air filter. The frequency of replacing the air 
filter depends on the cleanness at the installation site. In installation  rooms with extra-
building openings (exposed to dust and/or air particles), you may need to replace the air 
filter once every 3 months. In cleaner rooms (e.g., no extra-building openings), you may 
need to replace the air filter once every 6 months. In air-purified (conditioned) rooms, air 
filter replacement can be done annually.  It's the user's  responsibility to determine the 
cleanness level and the air filter replacement frequency. 
 
 
Warning:  
•  The device's components may be damaged due to a dirty or blocked air filter. 
•  Replace the air filter only with an air filter purchased from AudioCodes. 
•  Before removing the air filter, make sure that you have the replacement air filter on 
hand so that you can replace it immediately. 
 
 
Note: The air filter is hot-swappable. 
 
  To replace the air filter: 
1.  On the front panel, remove the Fan Tray cover, by loosening the four Philips-head, 
spring-loaded  captive screws  located in each corner of the cover  and then gently 
pulling the cover away from the chassis: 
Figure  6-5: Removing Fan Tray Cover on Front Panel 
 
2.  Remove the air filter cover, located on the inside of the Fan Tray cover, by removing 
the two flat-head, spring-loaded captive screws located on either side of the air filter 
cover, using a flathead screwdriver: