Installation - Ashly FX-500.4 Operating Manual

FX Amplifier • Operating Manual

3. Installation

Note: For half-rack FX models, the rack and
desk/wall mounting components described
and illustrated in Sections 3.1 and 3.2 are not
included with amplifiers, but are available
to purchase as accessories. Contact your
amplifier re-seller for more information.
3.1 FX Mounting
FX 2U full-rack amps include rack-mount ears.
FX half-rack amplifiers are shipped without any
rack-mount hardware. A rack-mount kit can
be purchased separately and configured as
illustrated in Diagram 3a.
The installation and equipment rack should be
configured to provide appropriate ventilation
airflow space around the sides and rear of the
amplifier as illustrated in Diagrams 1a - 1c.
Ventilation airflow space of at least 25 mm (1
in) should be maintained along at least one
side of the amplifier at all times. Ventilation
apertures are also located on the rear panel of
the amplifier and must not be obstructed. It is
important to retain at least 80 mm (3.1 in) free
space for airflow behind the amplifier rear panel.
In addition to rack mount ears, optional rack
mount rear support hardware is available and
can be attached to the amplifier. Rear support
hardware may be appropriate if the amplifier is to
be used in a mobile rack or potentially be subject
to significant movement. Diagram 3b illustrates
the use of rack mount rear support hardware.
Two FX half-rack amplifiers can be
mechanically joined using the connection plate
as illustrated in Diagram 3c. The connection
plate is included with the FA1.2RM kit. Two
small rack ears are included in the same kit for
rack mounting two joined FX amplifiers.
Installation
Half-Rack Extension +
2 x M4 x 8 countersunk
Connection Plate +
2 x 34 x 6 countersunk
Diagram 3a
Ashly Rack-Mount Kit, *FA1.2RM
FX amplifier Rack Ear + Half-rack Extension, for 1 or 2 amps
Diagram 3b
Ashly Rear-Support Kit, *FA2.2RM
FX amplifier Rack Support hardware, 2 positions
Rack Ear +
2 x M4 x 8
countersunk
Rear Support + Button +
1 x M4 x 8
Diagram 3c
2 x FX amplifiers
with Connection Plate, included with FA1.2RM kit
(rack ears not shown)
*Half-Rack mounting
kits shown are available
options and are sold
separately.
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