Installation; Unpacking; Additional Materials; Installing The Amplifier - Crown DCi 8 600DA Operation Manual

Installation

Unpacking

Unpack your amplifier and inspect for any damage that may have occurred during transit. If damage is found, notify the shipping company immediately. Only you can
initiate a claim for shipping damage, though Crown will be happy to help as needed. If the product arrived showing signs of damage, save the shipping carton for the
shipper's inspection.
We also recommend that you save all packing materials for use if you ever need to transport the unit. Never ship the unit without the factory carton and packing materials.

Additional Materials

For installation, you will need the following (not supplied):
• Input wiring cables
• Output wiring cables
• Flathead screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Rack for mounting amplifier (or a stable surface for stacking)
• Category 5e or higher cabling
WARNING: Before you start to set up your amplifier, read and observe the Important Safety Instructions included in the
box. These instructions can also be downloaded from the product page at www.crownaudio.com.

Installing the Amplifier

CAUTION: Before you begin, make sure your amplifier is disconnected
from the power source.
The DCi DA Series amplifiers are 3.5 in. (8.9 cm) high, 19 in. (48.3 cm) wide,
and 17 in. (43.2 cm) deep (See Figure 1).
Mount the unit in a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) equipment rack (EIA RS-310B).
You can also place a single amp on a solid, stable surface or stack multiple
amps.
NOTE: Amplifiers should be supported at both the front and rear of the rack.

Proper Cooling

When using an equipment rack, mount units directly on top of each other. Close any open spaces in the rack with blank panels. (Open spaces will reduce cooling
efficiency.) DO NOT block front or rear air vents.
The rack should be a minimum of two inches (5.1 cm) away from the amplifier, and the back of the rack should be a
minimum of four inches (10.2 cm) from the amplifier back panel.
Air flow is front to back as illustrated in Figure 2.
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19 In.
48.3 cm
17 In.
43.2 cm
Figure 1: Dimensions
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Installation
3.5 In.
8.9 cm
Figure 2: Proper rack venting