Bridge/Router Installation and Configuration Guide

Chapter 7 Maintaining the Router

Removing and Replacing Blower Modules

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• Heads-down orientation—Install the blower module in the lower blower

module bay in the “heads-down” orientation with the three fan air intake

openings face up.

Use the following procedure to remove and replace the blower modules.

Step 1 Remove the blower module from the chassis (Figure 7-16):

a. Loosen the captive screw on each side of the blower module.

b. Pull out the blower module halfway from the module bay.

c. Slide out the blower module completely from the module bay while

supporting it with your other hand.

Warning

The blower module weighs approximately 20 pounds (9 kg). Use two hands

when handling the blower module.

Figure 7-16 Removing the Upper Blower Module

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