Niles Audio manual Installation Considerations, FM-1/FM-1RSuggested Placement, Operation

Installation Considerations

FM-1/FM-1R Suggested Placement

Shelf Installation

The FM-1/FM-1R pulls air from the bottom of the unit through its chassis and out the top.

Place the FM-1/FM-1R on top of device to help cool:

FM-1

Power Amp

FM-1

•When used in a closed shelf-type configuration.

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•When the amplifiers vent from the bottom and top of the case like Niles SI-245, SI-275, SI-2125, SI-1230, SI-1260, ZR4630, ZR8630AV.

Note: The intellicontrol® ICS GXR2 has built in fans to help with cooling.

Mounting the FM-1/FM-1R at the top of the rack, with vents above the FM-1/FM-1R to allow heat to be removed from the rack is much more efficient then to try and force cool air into the rack.

When installed in a rack, proper planning of the air path inside the rack ensures that heat will be effectively removed. When a power amplifier has no vents leaving one rack space between the power amplifier and other devices is suggested. A vented front panel should be mounted over this space to maximize the flow of air over the amplifier. Some amplifier manufacturers suggest to mount the units directly on top of each other. These are usually amplifiers that have front and rear venting.

Remember to keep a clear air path inside the rack, the heat will be removed from the rack more effectively if there are no obstacles in the way. Make sure to use a vented shelf if it will block the air flow in the rack. Air flows hot to cold, you cannot remove the heat from the rack if the outside air is not cooler than the air in the rack.

Operation

Delayed Shut-Off

The FM-1/FM-1R has a built-in two minute delayed shut-off. This feature helps to dissipate heat buildup in the rack or cabinet even after the system has been powered down. The shut-off delay will always be active, even when using the trigger input to automatically turn on the FM-1/FM-1R.

FM-1

Dual Male ‘Mini’

plug cable

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