Middle Atlantic CWR Series User manual
I-00348 Rev A
CWR Series
Fan Kit
Instruction Sheet
Thank you for purchasing the CWR series fan kit. Please read these instructions thoroughly before
installing and assembling this product.
• Extend equipment life by removing excess heat.
• Vent blockers control airflow.
THANK YOU
PRODUCT FEATURES
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Failure to read, understand and follow the following information can result in serious personal injury, damage to the
equipment or voiding of the warranty.
CAUTION
:
The following parts are not effectively bonded to the protective earth terminal: Rack rails, lace bars, Lever Lock™, shelves,
baffle, blanking panels, fans, and cable management. If any part needs to be bonded to the protective earth terminal it shall be done in
accordance with Article 250 of the National Electrical Code.
DANGER HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE: The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
WARNING: A warning alerts you to a situation that could result in serious personal injury or death.
CAUTION: A caution alerts you to a situation that may result in minor personal injury or damage to the product and/or property.
NOTE: A note is used to highlight procedures pertaining to the installation, operation, or maintenance of the product.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
CAUTION: Use indoor in dry locations only.
INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES SUR LA SÉCURITÉ
• Lire ces instructions.
• Conservez ces instructions.
• Respectez tous les avertissements.
• Suivez toutes les instructions.
• Nettoyer uniquement avec un chiffon sec.
• N'utilisez que des accessoires spécifiés par le fabricant.
AVERTISSEMENT: Ne pas lire, comprendre et suivre les informations suivantes peut entraîner des blessures graves, des
dommages à l'équipement ou de la nullité de la garantie.
DANGER TENSION DANGEREUSE: Le symbole de la pointe de flèche, dans un triangle équilatéral, est destiné à alerter l'utilisateur sur la
présence de tension dangereuse non isolée dans l'enceinte du produit qui peut être d'une ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d'électrocu-
tion.
AVERTISSEMENT: Un avertissement vous avertit d'une situation pouvant entraîner des blessures graves ou la mort.
ATTENTION: Une attention vous avertit d'une situation pouvant entraîner des blessures mineures ou des dommages au produit et/ou à la
REMARQUE: Une remarque est utilisée pour mettre en évidence les procédures relatives à l'installation, au fonctionnement ou à l'entretien du
produit.
ATTENTION
:
Les pièces suivantes ne sont pas correctement liés à la borne de terre de protection: rails de rack, des bars de dentelle,
Lever Lock™, des étagères, des chicanes, des panneaux d'obturation, ventilateurs, et la gestion des câbles. Si une partie doit être lié
à la borne de terre de protection, il doit être fait conformément à l'article 250 du Code national de l'électricité.
ATTENTION: Pour être utilisé en intérieur dans un endroit sec seulement.
SUPPLIED COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE
(2x) 4” Fan
A
(2x) 4” Fan
Guard
C
39” x 4 1/2” Vent Blocker
D
(2x) Power Cord
E
(20x) Nylon
Push Rivet
B
REQUIRED TOOLS
• Tape Measure
• Scissors
WARNING: Use tools with caution and follow all necessary safety
protocols.
AVERTISSEMENT: Utiliser des outils avec prudence et suivre
tous les protocoles de sécurité nécessaires.
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1. Use (4x) nylon push rivets (B) to attach the fan guard (C) to the fan (A) as shown. (FIGURE B)
2. Use (4x) nylon push rivets (B) from the outside of the enclosure to attach the fan (A) to the inside as
shown. (FIGURE B)
3. Repeat the previous steps to assemble and install your second fan
to the other upper side of the inside of the enclosure.
4. Use scissors, tape measure, and the single piece vent blocker (D)
to cut (2x) vent blockers to the recommended cut length for your
specific enclosure model listed on the following table.
5. Install (2x) vent blockers (D) to both upper vents on each side of
the enclosure’s interior as shown. (FIGURE C)
NOTE: The vent blocker (D) is magentized on one side only, for
increased adhesion.
NOTE: Arrow on side of fan (A) indicates the airflow direction.
Install with arrow pointing outside of the enclosure. (FIGURE A)
INSTALLATION
FIGURE A
FIGURE B
FIGURE C
C
D
B
B
A
A
Upper Side
of Enclosure
Lower Side
of Enclosure
Side View
Inside of
Enclosure
Recommended
Cut Length
Airflow
Direction
Enclosure Model Number Recommended Cut Length
CWR-XX-17 4.5” (cut 2x pieces)
CWR-XX-22 9.5” (cut 2x pieces)
CWR-XX-26 13.5” (cut 2x pieces)
CWR-XX-32 19.5” (cut 2x pieces)
CWR-XX-36xD4 19.5” (cut 2x pieces)
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TIP: If you have a densely populated
enclosure, you can improve your thermal
management and airflow by installing 2
additional fans (with vent blockers) as forced
air intakes (airflow arrows pointing to the
inside of the encosure) to both bottom vents
on each side of the enclosure’s interior.
(FIGURE D)
6. For both fans installed, attach power
cord (E) to fan (A), and then plug cord
into desired receptacle.
INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
FIGURE D
Side View
Inside of
Enclosure
Air Intake Fan
Exhaust Fan
WARRANTY
For warranty information, refer to http://www.middleatlantic.com/company/about-us.aspx#warranty
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