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2 Setup
2.1 Setup Precautions
CAUTION: Before installing your amplifier, make sure that
you have read the Important Safety Precautions at the be-
ginning of this manual.
2.2 Rackmount Installation
The CVA100-2 amplifier takes up only 1/2 of a standard 19” rack unit.
While it is not necessary to rackmount your CVA100-2 amplifier, there
are two options available if you would like to do so : a single rackmount
or a double-rackmount.
NOTE: Regardless of which rackmount option is used, the
4 adhesive rubber feet must be removed from the bottom
of the unit.
2.2.1 Single Rackmount
A single CVA100-2 amplifier can be mounted on one rack unit with the
RMK-70-S rackmount kit. The kit includes 2 brackets which will center
the CVA100-2 on a single rack unit.
2.2.2 Dual Rackmount
Two CVA100-2 amplifiers can be mounted on one rack unit with the
RMK-70-D rackmount kit. The kit will connect the two amplifiers and
center them on a single rack unit.
2.2.3 Proper Cooling Considerations
Cooling of the CVA 100-2 amplifier is achieved by Stewart’s unique
whole chassis heatsink design, which utilizes the entire chassis as a
heatsink to cool the heat generating components inside. In the event
the internal ambient temperature reaches 85 degrees centigrade, the
protection circuit will shut down the power supply until the amplifier
cools down.
Although the sophisticated thermal management system in the
CVA100-2 makes it less susceptible to overheating than other amplifi-
ers, it remains good practice to provide airspace around the chassis.
CAUTION: Inadequate airflow to the amplifier can cause the
amplifier to overheat and potentially become damaged in
the process. Be sure to provide plenty of air space to allow
for convection cooling.
2.4 Product Dimensions
Single Rackmount with RMK-70-S
CVA100-2
#1
#2
Sig/Clip
Power/Active
Dual Rackmount with RMK-70-D
CVA100-2
#1
#2
Sig/Clip
Power/Active
CVA100-2
#1
#2
Sig/Clip
Power/Active
CVA100-2
#1
#2
Sig/Clip
Power/Active
8.26in
21cm
1.75in
4.6cm
Side View
1.75in
4.6cm
10.6in
27cm
