McIntosh MC2102 - Manual (Page 8)

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The MC2102 can be placed upright on a table or shelf,
standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a
piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet
may be removed from the
bottom of the MC2102
when it is custom installed
as outlined below. The four
feet together with the
mounting screws should be
retained for possible future
use if the MC2102 is re-
moved from the custom in-
stallation and used free
standing. The required panel
cutout, ventilation cutout
and unit dimensions are
shown.
Always provide adequate
ventilation for your
MC2102. Cool operation
ensures the longest possible
operating life for any elec-
tronic instrument. Do not
install the MC2102 directly
above a heat generating
component such as a high
powered amplifier. If the
MC2102 is installed in a
cabinet, a quiet running ven-
tilation fan can be a definite
asset in maintaining the
coolest possible operating
temperature.
A custom cabinet instal-
lation should provide the
following minimum spacing
dimensions for cool opera-
tion. Allow at least 12
inches (30.48cm) above the
top, 2 inches (3.81cm) be-
low the bottom and 3 inch
(7.62cm) on each side of the
amplifier, so that airflow is
not obstructed. Allow 22
inches (55.88cm) depth be-
hind the front panel. Allow
Installation in a Custom Cabinet
8- 1/4 "
20.96cm
17- 1/4 "
43.82cm
12"
30.48cm
13- 11/16 "
34.77cm
9- 3/16 "
23.34cm Cutout Opening
for Ventilation
Cutout Opening for Ventilation
Support
Shelf
Cabinet
Front
Panel
Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting
Opening
for Ventilation
MC2102 Front Panel
Custom Cabinet Cutout
MC2102 Side View
in Custom Cabinet
MC2102 Bottom View
in Custom Cabinet
1 -7/8 "
4.76cm
1 inch (2.54cm) 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.