Parasound Zamp v.3 manual 115v - 230v AC Voltage Selector Switch, Rack Mounting

AC VOLTAGE, INSTALLATION AND RACK MOUNTING 3

115v - 230v AC Voltage Selector Switch

This switch is found on the chassis bottom. The 115V position of this switch is correct for North America; most other countries require setting it to 230V. Make sure the 115/230V switch is set for the correct AC line (mains) voltage before you connect the Zamp v.3’s power cord and before you install it. The unit may be seriously damaged if this switch is set incorrectly.

Installation and Ventilation Requirements

Install your Zamp v.3 away from heat sources such as heating ducts, radiators, or other heat- producing components. Always position the Zamp v.3 horizontally.

Observe the following ventilation guidelines when installing the Zamp v.3 in an equipment rack or any other enclosed space:

You should never install the Zamp v.3 in an unventilated equipment cabinet or compartment because hot air will not exhaust adequately to prevent overheating. Air won’t often circulate adequately in a cabinet or enclosure whose front and back sides are open; pockets of intense heat can still develop around any heat-producing equipment. Therefore, a ventilation fan is highly recommended.

Allow a few inches of empty space on each side and above the unit and try to avoid crowding or stacking the Zamp v.3 tightly between other components. A ventilation fan is also recommended where other equipment must be mounted close to the Zamp v.3.

Do not place the unit on carpeting or any other material that could obstruct air flow into the ventilation holes in its chassis bottom.

Rack Mounting

The Zamp v.3 occupies only half the width of a single rack space in a standard 19" equipment rack. For rack mounting, you can fasten it to another Parasound Z series model by using the Parasound SBS (Side-by-Side) mounting kit. You can also mount a single Zamp v.3 in the rack with the acces- sory Zblank panel. The SBS includes four rack mount bolts plus four pairs of plastic “shoulder washers.” The washers are important because they insulate the Zamp v.3 front panel (and chassis) from the metal equipment rack and from the four mounting bolts. Locate these washers on both sides of the front panel before the mounting bolts are screwed into the rack rail.

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