Chapter Two: Connections; Unpacking And Inspection; Installing In A Rack; Thermal Considerations In Rack Mounting - Alesis DEQ230 Reference Manual

Connections
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Unpacking and Inspection

Your DEQ230 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
DEQ230 for servicing.
The shipping carton should contain the following items:
• DEQ230 with the same serial number as shown on shipping
carton
• A/C power supply adapter (DEQ230 only)
• A/C power cable (DEQ230D only)
• This instruction manual

Installing in a Rack

The DEQ230 may be simply set on a table, or installed in a
standard 19" audio equipment rack.
Thermal Considerations in Rack
Mounting
The DEQ230 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 DEQ230 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 DEQ230 will meet
its published specs or remain reliable if operated outside of
these ranges.
• Always allow adequate ventilation behind the DEQ230. Do not
seal any enclosure that holds this unit. It is not necessary to
leave an empty rack space above or below the DEQ230.
However, if your environment is unusually warm and not air
conditioned, space between units will help the units run cooler.
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