Rack Mounting Ventilation Recommendations - Extron electronics XPA U Series Setup Manual

XPA U Full Rack Series Audio Power Amplifiers • Setup Guide (Continued)
To install the amplifier into the equipment rack, follow these steps:
Screws
1 1 1
Front Rack Ear
Figure 2. Installing XPA U Full Rack Series — 1
1. Attach the front rack ears of the ampifier to the front of the rack, using the four provided screws (
2. The rear rack ears are installed into the corresponding position on the rails on the back side of the equipment rack (
3. Slide the backing plate into the slots in the support flanges (
The screws are loosened just enough to allow the backing plate to easily slide into the slots in the support flanges without
getting the washers caught between the flange and the rear rack ear, but not so much that the backing plate is disassembled
from the rear rack ear.
4. Tighten down the backing plate screws.

Rack Mounting Ventilation Recommendations

Excessive heat can decrease the optimal lifetime of the power amplifier. An over temp indicator LED on the front panel of the
amplifier lights red whenever the recommended operating temperature has been exceeded.
To reduce the chances of an over temp condition, the XPA U Full Rack Series Audio Power Amplifiers should be arranged in a
rack environment so the environment around the amplifier does not reach or exceed +122°F (+50°C).
These amplifiers are cooled by forced air, with front to back airflow. Care must be taken not to obstruct the airflow at the intake
and exhaust vents.
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Equipment Rack
1 1 1
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2 2 2
2 2 2
Rear Rack Ear
3 3 3
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