Operator Maintenance
Clean the Air Filter 7
7-3
Clean the Air Filter
Caution
Damage caused by overheating can occur if the area around the
fan is restricted, the intake air is too warm, or the air filter
becomes clogged. To prevent Product damage, make sure that
the filter is completely dry before reinstallation.
The air filter must be removed and cleaned every 30 days, or more frequently if
the Product is operated in a dusty environment. The air filter is accessible from
the rear panel.
To clean the air filter, refer to Figure 7-2 and proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect mains power.
2. Remove the filter element.
a. Use a tool to loosen the screw at the top of the air filter
(counterclockwise).
b. Pull the air filter retainer downward; it hinges at the bottom.
c. Remove the filter element.
3. Clean the filter element.
a. Wash the filter element in soapy water.
b. Rinse the filter element in fresh running water.
c. Shake out the excess water and allow the filter element to dry thoroughly
before it is reinstalled.