12 90 100 Replacing fan for electronics box

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Unfasten screws.

Open electronics box cover (1).

Release relay plug on reverse side of cover.

Remove cover.

Installation:

Make sure that cover is correctly inserted in hinges of electronics box lower section (water tightness).

Fig 1: Identifying Electronics Box Cover

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Raise control unit slightly.

Unlock plug connection (1) and detach from equipment carrier.

Unfasten plug connection and disconnect.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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Lever out expander rivet.

Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Cover & Screw

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Unfasten screws.

Remove fan (1).

Fig 4: Locating Fan

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