Installation
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ocate the Amplifier as close as possible to its final installation point.
Allow access to the rear panel for making connections.
The Model 2 Amplifier is convection cooled, eliminating the need for fan or
forced air cooling. When operating, the chassis should have at least two (2)
inches of air space around the heatsink areas. Multiple chassis can be
stacked vertically thus facilitating an upward flow of warm air currents
throughout the vertical heatsink fin areas. This upward flow must not be
impeded or recirculated around the chassis if proper cooling is to be
maintained.
Supplied with your Model 2 Amplifier are two different support systems.
An assessment of the supporting structure should be made to determine the
proper system for the Amplifier. Both spiked and compliant interface
supports can be easily installed within the indentations on each of the four
chassis pods located underneath the corners of the chassis. These system
options permit the coupling or decoupling of the Amplifier chassis to the
supporting structure.
As a general rule, most installations allow the Amplifier chassis to be rigidly
coupled to the supporting structure via the spiked coupling interface
supports. In carpeted installations, these supports provide excellent coupling
from the Amplifier chassis to the rigid supporting structure below. In
installations where the integrity of the supporting structure is poor, the
Amplifier chassis can be loosely coupled to the supporting structure via the
compliant isolation interface supports. This will help attenuate the transfer
of spurious energy from the supporting structure into the Amplifier chassis.
Note: Another installation option, when incorporating the optional Battery
Power Source, utilizes its chassis as a stable, high mass structural support for
the Amplifier chassis. In this configuration, the Battery Power Source chassis
is rigidly coupled to the supporting structure via the spiked coupling
interface supports and the Amplifier is placed directly above the Battery
Power Source and isolated via the compliant isolation interface supports.
If desired, a coin may be placed directly under the point of the spiked
coupling support to prevent damage to various surfaces (i.e. hardwood
floors).
Rear Panel Power Connections
Important:
Please strictly follow the steps in order as outlined below
before operating your Model 2 Amplifier.
1
Verify that the supplied connector jumper and cover are installed
correctly to the JUMPER/BPS-2 CONNECTOR. This connector jumper
can serve as an interlock to prevent unauthorized operation of the
amplifier when not in place. When using the companion BPS-2
(Battery Power Source), this connector jumper must be removed and
the BPS-2 DC power cable must be installed in its place.
2
Verify that the VOLTS 50/60 Hz INPUT identified on the rear panel
corresponds to the AC mains voltage of your service area.
3
Install the AC power cable between the Amplifier and an active AC
mains outlet.
Installation / Rear Panel Power Connections
