Upkeep and maintenance   
7.2 Changing the filter pad 
  SCALANCE XR-500 
78  Operating Instructions, 05/2017, A5E03275845-11 
 
The following devices have a filter pad: 
●  SCALANCE XR528-6M 
●  SCALANCE XR552-12M 
 
Damage to the device due to inadequate ventilation 
A badly contaminated filter reduces air flow and can cause the device to be damaged. 
Check the degree of contamination of the filter regularly and clean or replace the filter mat 
as necessary. 
Follow the steps below to replace the filter pad: 
1.  Unlock the door in the housing by pushing the catch to the right with a slotted screwdriver 
①. 
 
Figure 7-3  Opening the housing of a SCALANCE XR552-12M. SCALANCE XR528-6M is used 
analogously. 
2.  Open the door in the housing ②.