6
Installation
Caution: The MC501 Amplifier weight is 91.5 pounds (41.5
kilograms). It requires two or more persons to
safely handle when moving the amplifier.
The MC501 can be placed upright on a table or shelf,
standing on its four feet. The
four feet may be removed
from the bottom of the
MC501 when it is custom
installed as outlined below.
The four feet together with
the mounting screws should
be retained for possible fu-
ture use if the MC501 is re-
moved from the custom in-
stallation and used free
standing. It also can be cus-
tom installed in a piece of
furniture or cabinet of your
choice. The required panel
cutout, ventilation cutout and
unit dimensions are shown.
Always provide adequate
ventilation for your MC501.
Cool operation ensures the
longest possible operating
life for any electronic instru-
ment. Do not install the
MC501 directly above a heat
generating component such
as a high powered amplifier.
If all the components are in-
stalled in a single cabinet, a
quiet running ventilation fan
can be a definite asset in
maintaining all the system
components at the coolest
possible operating tempera-
ture.
A custom cabinet installa-
tion should provide the fol-
lowing minimum spacing di-
mensions for cool operation.
Allow at least 6 inches
(15.24 cm) above the top, 2
inches (3.81cm) below the
bottom and 1 inch (2.54 cm)
on each side of the amplifier,
so that airflow is not ob-
structed. Allow 16 inches
Installation
8-5
/16
"
21.11cm
17-
1/16
"
43.34cm
6"
15.24cm
11-
1/2
"
29.21cm
14-
3/8
"
36.51cm
Cutout Opening
for Ventilation
Cutout Opening for Ventilation
Support
Shelf
Cabinet
Front
Panel
Cutout Opening
for Custom Mounting
Opening
for Ventilation
MC501 Front Panel
Custom Cabinet Cutout
MC501 Side View
in Custom Cabinet
MC501 Bottom View
in Custom Cabinet
1
-1/4
"
3.18cm
Alternate Rear Foot Location
(40.64 cm) depth behind the front panel. Allow 1-3/16
inches (3.02 cm) in front of the mounting panel for knob
clearance. Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the
mounting shelf according to the dimensions in the drawing.