Installation - McIntosh MC2KW Owner's Manual

Installation

The MC2KW Output Module and MC2KW Power Mod-
ules can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on
their four feet. If the Output Module and the two Power
Modules are to be stacked vertically, the middle unit should
be the Output Module. There should be at least 6 inches
(15.24 cm) of space between the bottom of the upper Power
Module and the top of Output Module. Likewise, there
should be at least 6 inches (15.24 cm) of space between the
bottom of the Output Module and the top of lower Power
Module.
The four feet, may be removed from the bottom of the
MC2KW Output Module and each of the MC2KW Power
Modules when they are custom installed. The four feet from
each unit, together with the mounting screws should be re-
tained for possible future use if the MC2KW Output Mod-
ule and MC2KW Power Modules are removed from a cus-
tom installation and used free standing again. They also can
be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your
choice. The required panel cutout, ventilation cutout and
unit dimensions are shown.
Always provide adequate ventilation for the MC2KW
Output Module and MC2KW Power Modules. Cool opera-
tion ensures the longest possible operating life for any elec-
tronic instrument. Do not install the units directly above a
heat generating component such as other high powered am-
plifiers. If all the components are installed in a single cabi-
net, a quiet running ventilation fan can be a definite asset in
maintaining all the system components at the coolest pos-
sible operating temperature.
A custom cabinet installation should provide the follow-
ing minimum spacing dimensions for cool operation. For the
MC2KW Output Module allow at least 2 inches (5.08 cm)
above the top, 2 inches (5.08cm) below the bottom and 1
inch (2.54 cm) on each side, so that airflow is not ob-
structed. The air spaces for the MC2KW Power Module
include at least 6 inches (15.24cm) above the top, 2 inches
(5.08cm) below the bottom and 2 inches (5.08cm) on each
side, so that airflow is not obstructed. Allow 25 inches
(63.5cm) depth behind the front panel
Cables. Allow 1 inch (2.54 cm) in front of the mounting
panel for clearance. When the MC2KW Output Module and
MC2KW Power Modules are to be installed in custom cabi-
nets refer to illustrations that follow. Be sure to cut out a
ventilation hole in the mounting shelf according to the di-
mensions in the drawing.
Interconnect Cables are supplied with the MC2KW Power
1
Amplifier. They are used to connect to the MC2KW Output
Module with the two MC2KW Power Modules.
for Interconnect
1
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