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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
PLACEMENT
Place the SC16-50 on a flat, level surface like a table or shelf. It should be
placed upright so that its weight rests on the unit’s four feet. PLACING THE
WEIGHT OF THE AMPLIFIER ON THE REAR OR FRONT PANEL FOR EVEN
AN INSTANT WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE AMPLIFIER’S CONNECTORS
AND CONTROLS.
The SC16-50, like any hi-fi component, will last much longer if it is given
adequate ventilation for proper cooling. When installing the SC16-50 in a
cabinet, be sure that the rear of the cabinet is open to fresh air to provide proper
cooling (see Figure 19). If the cabinet’s design will not accommodate an open
rear, install two small “boxer fans” to provide continuous air flow into and out
of the cabinet (see
Figure 20
). Place the SC16-50 so that there is at least 5” of
free air space above the chassis and 3” of space on each side. If the amplifier is
located on a carpeted surface, place a board under the amplifier’s feet. Do not
block the ventilation holes on the top and bottom of the SC16-50.
Special Notes:
• The SC16-50 is equipped with two internal, thermally activated fans to
assist in the dissipation of heat generated in the amplifier section.
The fans are activated automatically based on the demands associated with
the system. These are variable speed fans, the fan speed will also
vary according to these demands associated with the system. Depending
on your installation location (open living area or dedicated equipment closet),
you may be able to hear the fans while in operation. This is a normal function
of the amplifier.
• The SC16-50 is equipped with a power transformer. This transformer
generates a powerful magnetic field which could induce hum in a turntable
(particularly a turntable equipped with a moving coil cartridge).
Do not place a turntable directly above or directly adjacent to the SC16-50.
