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USE- Cooling Air Inlet and Exhaust Vents
The 215PCM contains two forced-air cooled QSC
Powerlight 2-series amplifiers. They are mounted
within the back portion of the enclosure. The amplifi-
ers rely upon an unobstructed air flow in and out of
the respective vents, shown below. Keep these air
vents free of obstructions and dust buildup. Be certain
not to block the vents in applications where the
215PCM might be covered with textile curtains or
located close to walls.
Cooling air is pulled into the center air intake vent by
both amplifiers. The air is pulled through each amp and
exhausts from each end of the rear panel. The
temperature of the air exiting theses vents is a good
indicator of “how hard” the amplifier is working.
Be certain not to obstruct or block the Cooling Air Vents in any way! Loss of
cooling air flow could result in the amplifiers going into thermal shutdown
(protective muting to help cool the amplifier and prevent damage). Keep the vents
free of dust and dirt buildup as airflow will be reduced.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus that product heat.
Cooling Air Inlet and Exhaust Vents
