Routine Tx Matrix Maintenance Procedures; Maintaining The Tx Matrix Air Filters - Juniper TX MATRIX Hardware Manual

TX Matrix Hardware Guide

Routine TX Matrix Maintenance Procedures

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Maintaining the TX Matrix Air Filters

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For optimum TX Matrix router performance, perform the following preventive
maintenance procedures regularly:
Inspect the installation site for moisture, loose wires or cables, and excessive dust.
Make sure that airflow is unobstructed around the TX Matrix router and into the air
intake vents.
Check the status-reporting devices on the craft interface: system alarms, LEDs, and
LED display.
Inspect the air filters at the bottom front and left rear of the TX Matrix router, replacing
them every 6 months. Do not run the TX Matrix router for more than a few minutes
without the air filters in place.
TX Matrix Craft Interface Overview on page 34
Maintaining the TX Matrix Air Filters on page 194
TX Matrix Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance on page 63
Air filters keep dust and other particles from entering the cooling system. For optimum
cooling, verify the condition of the air filters, and replace as required.
On a regular basis:
Check the air filters regularly for dust and debris.
Replace the air filters every 6 months. The filter elements degrade over time, so the
filter elements in use, as well as spares, should be replaced every 6 months.
Use spare filter elements within 1 year of manufacture. Check the date of manufacture
printed on the filter.
Store spare filter elements in a dark, cool, and dry place. Storing the filter elements at
higher temperatures, or where they can be exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation,
hydrocarbon emissions, or vapors from solvents, can significantly reduce their life.
CAUTION: Always keep both air filters in place while the TX Matrix router is
operating. Because the fans are very powerful, they could pull small bits of
wire or other materials into the TX Matrix router through the unfiltered air
intake. This could damage the TX Matrix router components.
TX Matrix Cooling System Overview on page 47
Replacing the TX Matrix Front Air Filter on page 240
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