Amplifier Location Selection; Connections - Acom 1000 User Manual

2.3. Amplifier Location Selection

The weight of the unit is about 22kg, which should preferably be handled by two
persons.
Position the amplifier near the place where it will be used. You will need an easy access to the command
knobs and indicator's area, as well as to the rear panel cabling.
No magnetic-field sensitive devices (such as microphones) should be located next to the right side of the
amplifier because its power transformer is located there. It is advisable to position the amplifier to the
right of your transceiver.
No temperature-sensitive devices should be located above the exhaust hot air area. This means that the
amplifier should not be located under a shelf or other structure that could impede the free movement of
air away from the amplifier. You may prefer to use the bottom scales of both variable capacitor knobs
(TUNE and LOAD) if you install it on a shelf.
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES OBSTRUCT the AIR INTAKE (rear panel) or EXHAUST (top cover)
areas of the amplifier. Keep a minimum clearance distance of 10cm (4 inches) from the intake and 50cm
(20 inches) from the exhaust openings.

2.4. Connections

Connection to your station must be accomplished in the order described below, before you apply mains
voltage to the amplifier.
Note that the grounding system may have to withstand currents over 10A with
insignificant voltage drop on it. Therefore, it may be necessary to improve it
considerably, i.e. to become less resistive, with heavier leads and lower-resistive ground
path. The grounding leads should be at least 4mm² (AWG 11 or SWG 13).
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