4
Unpacking the MC2301
Caution
:
To prevent damage to the MC2301
Tubes during shipping, there is a
special foam insert surrounding the
Tubes located on both sides of the
Power Amplifier.
BOTH Foam Inserts must be
removed from the MC2301
before connecting the AC
Power Supply Cord to the
power amplifier.
Failure to do so has the po-
tential of a Fire Hazard,
resulting in damage to the
MC2301 and the surround-
ing environment.
Follow the instructions below
for removal of the packing
foam before connecting the
AC Power Supply Cord to
the MC2301.
In order to remove the foam inserts sur-
rounding the tubes on the MC2301, it is nec-
essary to temporarily remove the two Tube
Covers. After the foam inserts are removed, the
Tube Covers are re-installed and should not be
removed. The covers provide protection from
Figure 2
Tube Cover
Chassis
screws
the hazardous voltages inside the MC2301.
The MC2301 has no user serviceable parts,
including the tubes. If repairs are needed they
must be performed by an authorized McIntosh
Service Agency.
1. Orient the MC2301 so the Front Panel is fac-
ing you and remove the Warning Sheet. Refer to
figure 1.
2. Using a Philips Head #2 screw driver, remove the
two chassis screws securing the Tube Cover to
the chassis on both sides of the MC2301. Refer to
figure 2. Also remove the two screws securing the
rear of the Tube Covers to the bracket. Refer to
figure 7B on the next page.
3. Carefully lift up and remove the Tube Cover from
each side of the MC2301. Refer to figure 3.
4. Place the Tube Covers, Bracket and the previously
removed chassis screws in a safe location, as the
Tube Covers will be reinstalled.
5. Carefully lift up and remove the Foam Insert from
both sides the MC2301 exposing the Tubes. Refer
to figures 4 and 5.
6. Carefully reinstall the previously removed Tube
Covers using two chassis screws on each side and
the Bracket with the two remaining screws at the
rear of the MC2301. Make sure the metal tabs lo-
cated on the bottom of the Tube Cover are inserted
into the chassis slots. Refer to figures 6, 7A, 7B
and 8.
Note: Only use the chassis screws supplied with the
MC2301. If you can not find the chassis screws,
contact the McIntosh Parts Department for
replacements.
7. Save the two Foam Inserts and Warning Sheet
with the MC2301 Shipping Carton for possible
further use.
Figure 1
Tube Covers
TO AVOID A FIRE HAZARD,
THE FOAM INSERTS OVER
THE VACUUM TUBES MUST
BE REMOVED PRIOR TO
CONNECTING THE A.C.
MAINS POWER SUPPLY
CORD AND OPERATING
THIS PRODUCT.
WARNING
REFER TO PAGE 3 IN THE
MC2301 OWNER’S MANUAL
FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
Remove Foam
Inserts located
under the Tube
Covers and the
Warning Sheet
