Maintaining The Mx2020 Air Vents; Removing The Mx2020 Air Baffle - Juniper MX2020 Hardware Manual

The shelf life of polyurethane filter varies from two years to five years depending on the storage
conditions. Store in a cool, dry, and dark environment. Wrap the media in plastic and store in an
environment with relative humidity between 40%- 80% and temperature between 40°F (4° C) to 90°F
(32° C). Note that if the material flakes, or becomes brittle when rubbed or deformed, it is no longer
usable.
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Maintaining the MX2020 Air Vents

Purpose
For optimum cooling, verify the condition of the air vents. Dust can clog air vents, reducing cooling system
efficiency.
Action
On a regular basis, check the vents and clean them as necessary.
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Removing the MX2020 Air Baffle

To remove the air baffle—MX2000-UPR-BAFFLE:
1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to
one of the ESD points on the chassis.
2. Loosen the four captive screws located on either side of the air baffle that is attached to the upper fan
tray access door.
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