Crown Audio K Series - Manual (Page 6)

Operation Manual
K Series Power Amplifiers
page 6
3.1 Unpack Your Amplifier
Please unpack and inspect your amplifier for
any damage that may have occurred during
transit. If damage is found, notify the transpor-
tation company immediately. Only you can ini-
tiate a claim for shipping damage. Crown will
be happy to help. Save the shipping carton as
evidence of damage for the shipper’s inspec-
tion.
We also recommend that you save all packing
materials so you will have them if you ever
need to transport the unit. Never ship the
unit without the factory pack.
YOU WILL NEED (not supplied):
• Input wiring cables
• Output wiring cables
Rack for mounting amplifier (or a stable surface
for stacking)
WARNING: Before you start to set up
your amplifier, make sure you read and
observe the Important Safety Instruc-
tions found at the beginning of this
manual.
3.2 Install Your Amplifier
CAUTION: Before you begin, make sure
your amplifier is disconnected from the
power source, with power switch in the
“off” position and all level controls
turned completely down (counterclock-
wise).
Use a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) equipment
rack. See Figure 3.1 for amplifier dimensions.
You may also stack amps without using a cabi-
net.
NOTE: When transporting, amplifiers should be
supported at both front and back.
This amplifier has been furnished with a
convenient, 2-foot-long AC power cord.
To meet system compliance, this cord
must be plugged into a local, rack-
mounted, commercial grade electrical
outlet box. Extension cords are not to be
used.
3.3 Ensure Proper Cooling
The K Series amplifier is convection cooled and
uses no fan. If ambient temperatures are high,
the TLC indicators may start to illuminate,
showing that the amplifier is becoming hot.
To prevent this, space the amplifiers in the rack,
allowing the top and bottom covers to act as
radiators (Figure 3.2). In extreme conditions,
add fans to direct air onto any surface of the
amplifier.
3 Setup
Figure 3.1 Dimensions
Figure 3.2 Spacing the Amplifiers in the Rack
Improves Cooling