Chapter Two: Connections; Unpacking And Inspection; Installing In A Rack; Thermal Considerations In Rack Mounting - Alesis DEQ224 Reference Manual

Connections
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Unpacking and Inspection

Your DEQ224 was packed carefully at the factory. The shipping
carton was designed to protect the unit during transit. Please keep
this carton in the highly unlikely event that you need to return the
DEQ224 for servicing.
The shipping carton should contain the following items:
• DEQ224 with the same serial number as shown on shipping
carton
• A/C power supply adapter
• 4 Rubber Feet
• This instruction manual

Installing in a Rack

The DEQ224 may be simply set on a table, or you can use a
universal rack adapter to install one or two units in a standard 19"
audio equipment rack. There are many companies that make rack
adapters or rack utility shelves. A couple of examples would be
the UTR1 Half Rack Shelf by Middle Atlantic and the UNS-1
Universal Shelf by Raxxess.
Thermal Considerations in Rack
Mounting
The DEQ224 can be mounted in an equipment rack (occupying
one rack space) or placed on a table or shelf. When you install it,
keep in mind that heat is the greatest enemy of electronic
equipment. Please observe the following:
• The DEQ224 is designed to perform properly over a range of
ambient temperatures from 10° C to +40° C (50° F to 104° F),
in up to 80% non-condensing humidity. These are not absolute
limits, but Alesis cannot guarantee that the DEQ224 will meet
its published specs or remain reliable if operated outside of
these ranges.
• Always allow adequate ventilation behind the DEQ224. Do not
seal any enclosure that holds this unit. It is not necessary to
leave an empty rack space above or below the DEQ224.
However, if your environment is unusually warm and not air
conditioned, space between units will help the units run cooler.
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