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DriveCore Install DA Series Operation Manual
Installing the Amp
Installing the Amp
Unpacking
Unpack the amplifier and inspect it for any damage that may have occurred during transit. If damage is found, notify the shipping company immediately. Only you can
initiate a claim for shipping damage, though Crown will be happy to help as needed. If the product arrived showing signs of damage, save the shipping carton for the
shipper’s inspection.
We also recommend that you save all packing materials for use if you ever need to transport the unit. Never ship the unit without the factory carton and packing materials.
Required Items
For installation, you will need the following items (not supplied):
• Input wiring cables
• Output wiring cables
• Flathead screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Rack for mounting amplifier (or a stable surface for stacking)
• Category 5e or higher cabling
WARNING: Before you start to set up your amplifier, read and observe the Important Safety Instructions included in the
box.
Installing the Amplifier
CAUTION: Before you begin, make sure the amplifier is disconnected from the power source.
Figure 1 shows the dimensions of the DCi DA Series
amplifiers. The DCi 4|1250DA and DCi 8|600DA models are 3.5
in. (8.9 cm) high, 19 in. (48.3 cm) wide, and 17 in. (43.2 cm)
deep. The DCi 4|300DA, DCi 4|600DA, and DCi 8|300DA models
have the same width and height dimensions but are 14.25 in.
(36.2 cm) deep.
Mount the unit in a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) equipment rack
(EIA RS-310B). You can also place a single amp on a solid,
stable surface or stack multiple amps.
NOTE: Amplifiers should be supported at both the front and
rear of the rack.
Proper Cooling
When using an equipment rack, mount units directly on top of each other. Close any open spaces in the rack with
blank panels. (Open spaces will reduce cooling efficiency.) DO NOT block front or rear air vents.
The rack should be a minimum of two inches (5.1 cm) away from the amplifier, and the back of the rack should be a
minimum of four inches (10.2 cm) from the amplifier back panel.
Air flow is front to back as illustrated in
Figure 2 .
3.5 In.
8.9 cm
17 In.
43.2 cm
DCi 4|1250DA
DCi 8|600DA
DCi 4|300DA
DCi 4|600DA
DCi 8|300DA
19 In.
48.3 cm
14.25 In.
36.2 cm
Figure 1: Dimensions
Figure 2: Proper rack venting