Installation, Amplifier Ventilation | McIntosh MCC602TM instruction

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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 amplifier’s 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.

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.

Warm Air

Remove Top Cover Screws

Remove End Cap Screws