unpacking your amplifier
Important!
placement
ventilation
custom installations
serial number
6
Unpacking and Placement
Carefully unpack your power amplifier according to the supplied instructions, and remove all accessories from the carton. Please take care when lifting the amplifier, as it is quite heavy.
Keep all packing materials for future transport of your Classé amplifier. Shipping your new component in anything other than its
Many installations will utilize an equipment rack, although a shelf, a traditional cabinet or the floor near the speaker(s) are acceptable alternatives. In any case, take care to position it well away from source components and preamp/ processors, which may be sensitive to the amplifier’s electromagnetic fields.
Note that adequate clearance for the AC cord and connecting cables must be left behind the amplifier. We suggest leaving six inches (15 cm) of free space behind your power amplifier to allow all cables sufficient room to bend without crimping or undue strain.
Your Classé power amplifier generates a certain amount of heat in the course of normal operation. The vents on both the bottom and the top of the amplifier must be kept free from any obstruction which would reduce the flow of air through the unit. Avoid placement on soft surfaces that would restrict airflow (such as plush carpeting).
Drawings are included in this manual to facilitate special installations and custom cabinetry (see the section Dimensions). A
The serial number for your power amplifier is found on the rear of the unit. Please note and record this number on the page entitled Important Safety Instructions for your future reference.
