Installation, Use, And Care - JEFF ROWLAND 301 User Manual

Amplifier Installation, Use, and Care
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ocate the amplifier as close as possible to its final installation point. Allow access to the rear panel for
making connections.
The Model 301 Mono Power Amplifier is extremely efficient and convection cooled, eliminating the
need for fans or forced-air cooling. Multiple chassis can be stacked vertically, facilitating an upward
flow of warm air currents throughout the vertical heatsink areas. This upward flow must not be blocked
or recirculated around the chassis if proper cooling is to be maintained.
Typical installations allow the amplifier to be rigidly coupled to a support structure or floor via optional
spiked coupling supports that are available separately from JRDG. In carpeted installations, these
supports provide excellent anchoring from the amplifier chassis to the rigid floor or sub-floor below. If
there is concern about damage to the structure or floor's finish, a coin can be placed beneath each
spiked coupling support. In installations where the resonant properties of the supporting structure are
poor or unknown, the amplifier chassis can be loosely coupled to the supporting structure via the
supplied compliant isolation interface pads. This will help to attenuate the transfer of vibration or
resonant energy from the support structure to the amplifier chassis.
For rack-mounted or custom applications, a rack-mountable faceplate can be ordered and
manufactured by Jeff Rowland Design Group. Please contact your dealer or distributor with questions
about custom rack-mountable faceplates and delivery times. Note: Please keep in mind that the
Model 301 is a very heavy amplifier and that additional support will be required from beneath the
amplifier. The faceplate alone is not sufficient support for total weight of the amplifier!
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he Jeff Rowland Design Group Model 301 Mono Power Amplifier has been designed with
comprehensive protection circuits that allow the amplifier to operate at the highest level of efficiency
and performance in any normal operating situation. However, there are a few important use and
care principles that must be kept in mind when operating the amplifier:
Do not expose the amplifier to rain, moisture, or excessively damp conditions.
Do not disconnect the amplifier from AC mains unless absolutely necessary and without first
placing the amplifier in Standby mode.
The Model 301 Mono Power Amplifier must not be modified in any way, other than according
to official service bulletins from Jeff Rowland Design Group. Other wise, the factory warranty will
be immediately voided.
The Model 301 Mono Power Amplifier can be operated at a nominal 115 or 230 volts AC. The
amplifier must be wired for the correct AC input voltage before operation or serious damage
will result.
To clean the Model 301 Mono Power Amplifier , use a soft cloth moistened with plain water.
Never apply water, dusting sprays, solvents, abrasives, or cleaning fluids directly to the chassis!
Be sure the amplifier is in STANDBY mode (front panel indicator light OFF) before connecting or
disconnecting any loudspeaker or interconnect cables.
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