Mounting rack rail | | Shoulder washers |
EIA standard RS-310-C | | 8pcs required per unit |
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Since the NAD CI-series amplifier is a heavy amplifier, we recommend that you mount the NAD CI amplifier as close to the bottom of a rack as possible to promote a stable Rack-Mount installation.
The NAD CI-series amplifier takes up 3 standard, rack places on an EIA/IEC 19-inch rack. The NAD CI-series amplifier needs special consideration when rack-mounting to allow sufficient ventilation space all around the amplifier. Thus we recommend one should allow at least a one-rack-space below and above the amplifier as clearance, and that you allow more than 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) of space on all six sides of the NAD CI-series amplifier. Please refer to the “Ventilation Air Flow” specification found at the back of the instruction manual for maximum airflow requirements.
SHELF-MOUNT INSTALLATION
REMOVAL OF RACK-MOUNT BRACKETS
This unit may be installed on any level surface that is strong enough to support the amplifier’s weight. Please refer to the “Specifications” section at the back of the instruction manual for the exact weight of your NAD CI-series amplifier. Since the NAD CI-series amplifier was shipped with Rack-Mounting hardware attached, below is the removal procedure of the rack-mounting shelf brackets. We strongly recommend that you follow these procedures in order to prevent damage to the NAD CI amplifier or personal injury:
To detach the rack-mount bracket, place the amplifier on a flat surface, remove each set of three fixing screws on each side. Once the screws are removed, slide the bracket toward the rear of the amplifier to release it from its fittings in the chassis bottom surface and then slide the bracket toward you.
For self-mount installations of the NAD CI-series amplifier, we recommend that you do not place equipment on top of the amplifier. Leave at least 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) on all sides of the amplifier so that the NAD CI-series amplifier achieves adequate airflow. We strongly recommend that you do not block the side, top, back and front, airflow vents. Since its power transformer generates a significant magnetic hum field, a turntable (especially one with a magnetic pick-up cartridge) or a television should not be located adjacent to, directly above, or below the amplifier.
installed (See diagram), the washers will insulate the amplifier from the rack, preventing ground loops and hum, and will protect the unit’s surface from damage.
3A
screw
required per unit
