9
Installation
Installation
The MC2301 can be placed upright on a table or
shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom
installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your
choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom
of the MC2301 when it is custom installed as out-
lined below. The four feet together with the mounting
screws should be retained for possible future use if the
MC2301 is removed from the custom installation and
used free standing. The required panel cutout, ventila-
tion cutout and unit dimensions are shown.
Always provide adequate ventilation for your MC2301.
Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating
life for any electronic instrument. Do not install the
MC2301 directly above a heat generating component
such as a high powered amplifier. If all the compo-
nents are installed in a single cabinet, a quiet running
ventilation fan can be a definite asset in maintaining
all the system components at the coolest possible oper-
ating temperature.
A custom cabinet installation should provide the fol-
lowing minimum spacing dimensions for cool opera-
tion.
Allow at least 12 inches (30.48cm) above the top,
2 inches (5.08cm) below the bottom and 4 inches
(10.16cm) on each side of the Power Amplifier, so that
airflow is not obstructed. Allow 22 inches (55.88cm)
depth behind the front panel. Allow 1-5/8 inch
(4.12cm) in front of the mounting panel
1
for clearance.
Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the mounting
shelf according to the dimensions in the drawing.
1
When the MC2301 is installed together with other McIn-
tosh Components, check clearances on all components
before proceeding.
10 -
13/16
"
27.46cm
17-
9/16
"
44.62cm
12"
30.48cm
17-
1/2
"
44.45cm
14"
35.56cm
15-
5/16
"
38.91cm
2
-1/32
"
1.67cm
Cutout Opening
for Ventilation
Cutout Opening for Ventilation
Support
Shelf
Cabinet
Front
Panel
Chassis
Spacers
Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting
Opening
for Ventilation
MC2301 Front Panel
Custom Cabinet Cutout
MC2301 Side View
in Custom Cabinet
MC2301 Bottom View
in Custom Cabinet
2
"
5.08cm
Note: Center the cutout Horizontally on the unit.
For purposes of clarity, the above
illustration is not drawn to scale.
