Amplifier Tech AT6012 manual Cooling, Placement, Rack Mounting

Cooling

WARNING: AN AMPLIFIER’S PERFORMANCE MAY DETERIORATE IF IT OVERHEATS. TEMPERATURE AND VENTILATION ARE KEY FACTORS IN PROPER OPERATION. NOT ONLY SHOULD YOU PROVIDE ENOUGH SPACE AROUND THE UNIT, BUT ALSO ENSURE THAT AIR CAN FLOW FREELY AND ESCAPE FROM THE AMPLIFIER’S SURROUNDINGS.

Placement

During normal home operation, the heatsinks of the AT6012 will become warm. However, there are instances during high-level playback into low impedance speakers when the heatsinks will become much warmer than usual. To ensure the amplifier’s trouble-free operation, it is necessary to provide adequate ventilation for the heatsinks. The AT6012 should be kept away from external sources of heat such as radiators and hot-air ducts. The AT6012 should never be placed with other heat-producing components in a cabinet or enclosure lacking free air flow.

If you must mount the AT6012 in an enclosed cabinet, it is recommended that the rear panel of the cabinet be provided with ventilation openings at the top and bottom to allow air to circulate freely in the cabinet. The top and bottom panels of the amplifier’s chassis have been engineered with vents to allow the necessary cooling of the internal components. Do not obstruct these openings in any way.

Do not stack other components on top of the AT6012. This is critical if you are using low impedance loudspeakers which are difficult to drive, or if you constantly play your system at high levels.

Rack Mounting

Your amplifier may be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack by using the optional Rack Mount Panel.

CAUTION: THE RACK MOUNT PANEL CANNOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF YOUR AMPLIFIER. BE SURE TO MOUNT THE UNIT ON A STRONG, WELL-SUPPORTED SHELF.

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