CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION:
The Sapphire amplfiers have been designed
to dissipate heat very efficiently. However,
prolonged operation at high volumes or use in low
impedance systems not utilizing a fan can cause
the amplifier to overheat and shut down. Make
sure that there is at least a 2 inch clearance
above and around the amplifier.
The amplifier may be mounted upright (Figure
1), horizontial (Figure 2), vertical (Figure 3),
but if possible NEVER upside down (Figure 4) a
position which causes the heat to “feed-back”
into the amplifier causing a premature system
shut down.
The unit should be protected from exposure to
moisture and it is best to mount the amplifier
on:
1. The back wall or floor of the trunk.
2. Custom built amplifier rack.
Place the amplifier in the position that you wish
to use and check for clearances around the unit!
FIGURE 1
Heat Rises Away From Unit
LEFT
RIGHT
RCA INPUT
GAIN
2
.2
2 CHANNEL
A M P L I F I E R
S
A1.0
LE
FT
RIG
HT
RC
A I
NP
UT
GA
IN
2
.2
2 CHANNEL
AM
PL
IF
IE
R
S
A1.0
FIGURE 2
Heat Rises Into Unit
FIGURE 2
Horzontial Mount
FIGURE 3
Vertical Mount
FIGURE 4
Inverted Mount
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FIGURE 1
Upright Mount