McIntosh MCC602TM User Manual

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Installation

It is recommended that a professional who is skilled in all

aspects of installation and operation install the

MCC602TM and any associated mobile audio equipment.

Amplifier Ventilation

Always provide adequate ventilation for the MCC602TM.

The amplifier requires an adequate airflow

into the cooling fans, which are located on the

left side of the amplifier. The warm air exits

the amplifier through vents on the heatsinks.

See figure 1. Be sure to provide at least 1-1/2

inches clearance in front of the cooling fans

and 1 inch clearance at the sides of the

heatsinks.

The cooling fans are controlled by tem-

perature sensors, attached to the interior of

the tunnel. The fans are normally off. If the

program material contains sustained loud pas-

sages demanding high power, the fans will

turn-on to increase cooling. If cooling is still

not sufficient, additional heating will shut

down the amplifiers internal power supply

completely and the Power Guard LEDs will

light. The fans will continue to run and once

normal temperature is restored, operation will

resume.

The amplifier can be mounted vertically or

horizontally and may be located under a seat

if adequate clearance is available. The pre-

ferred installation method is to mount the am-

plifier directly to the vehicle main frame us-

ing the hardware supplied with the amplifier.

It is not recommended that the amplifier

be mounted under the hood or in a location

where it will be directly exposed to the ele-

ments. The openings in the fan housings and

heat tunnel vents can allow internal compo-

nents to be damaged by exposure to water,

chemicals or any form of road dust or debris.

Removing the Glass Panel

Remove the eight hex bolts with the supplied

3/32 hex key from the MCC602TM Top

Glass Panel. See figure 2. Attach the supplied

suction cup to either side of the top glass

panel and carefully raise it high enough to put

your hand under. Temporarily place the re-

moved glass panel in a safe place, remove the

suction cup and save it for future use.

Remove Top Cover Screws

Figure 2

Remove End Cap Screws

Figure 3

Warm Air

Cool Air

Figure 1

Cool Air

Removing the End Caps

To access the MCC602TM Connecting Terminal Blocks,

remove the Glass Panel first (the above step) and then re-

move the Phillips Screws holding the End Caps on both

sides of the amplifier and lift the end caps off. See figure 3.