Planning the cabinet installation
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Preventing the recirculation of hot air
Prevention the air recirculation outside the cabinet
Prevent hot air circulation outside the cabinet by leading the outcoming hot air away
from the area where the inlet air to the cabinet is taken. Possible solutions are listed
below:
• gratings that guide air flow at the air inlet and outlet
• air inlet and outlet at different sides of the cabinet
• cool air inlet in the lower part of the front door, and an extra exhaust fan on the
roof of the cabinet.
Prevention the air recirculation inside the cabinet
Prevent hot air circulation inside the cabinet with eg, leak-proof air baffles at the
positions shown in the diagrams in section Required free space around the drive
module below. No gaskets are usually required.
Required free space around the drive module
Free space around the drive module is needed for ensuring that sufficient cooling air
flows through the module and that the module cools properly.
Air flow out
Air flow in max. 40°C (104 °F)
Drive
module
Drive module
Horizontal air baffle
Vertical air baffle
Drive cubicle from aboveDrive cubicle from side
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