Parasound JC 1 Amplifier - Manual (Page 4)

PLACEMENT GUIDELINES FOR YOUR JC 1 1
Power amplifiers are usually heavier and generate more heat than other components. To avoid
damage to the JC 1 or other equipment and to reduce risk of fire, you must follow these guidelines:
• Place the JC 1 on a separate shelf that will adequately support its weight.
• Keep it away from heat sources such as air ducts or radiators.
• Avoid placing it on carpeting or another material that might obstruct airflow into the openings
in the chassis bottom.
• Leave at least 3” of space around both sides and 6” of space above the top. The bottom
clearance can be a little less.
• Do not block the front of the JC 1 behind closed cabinet doors during use.
• Do not stack the JC 1 with other components inside a cabinet unless you use a fan to circulate
and exhaust the warm air that builds up between them.
Rack Mounting Your Parasound JC 1
To mount the JC 1 into a 19” wide equipment rack, you must first attach its Rack Mount Adapters
(provided). With its four feet removed, the JC 1 chassis and front panel height occupies four rack
spaces (7” or 176 mm). When mounting equipment below the JC 1, you will also need to allow
about 1/8” below the unit for the bottom chassis screws.
To attach the rack mount adaptors
• Remove the three shiny screws from each side of the JC 1. These are arranged vertically,
behind its front panel and in front of its first heatsink fin.
• The angled part of the brackets that attaches to the rack should be just behind the front
panel.
• Line up the holes on each rack mount adaptor with the holes on the unit and reinsert the
three screws.
• Make sure the screws holding the rack mounts are tight because they will support the entire
weight of the JC 1 when it’s installed into the equipment rack.
A single standard rack space allows 1-3/4” vertical inches in a 19-inch wide equipment rack.
This measurement standard was developed by the EIA (Electronic Industries Association) so
manufacturers of electronic components and equipment racks could build products in standardized
heights that would fit in a uniform space. Please call your Parasound dealer or Parasound Technical
Services if you need additional advice about rack mounting the JC 1.
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