Operation Manual; 4.1 Unpack Your Amplifier; 4.2 Install Your Amplifier- Page 6

Operation Manual

CT Power Amplifiers

page 6

4.1  Unpack Your Amplifier

Please unpack and inspect your amplifier for 

any damage that may have occurred during 

transit. If damage is found, notify the 

transpor tation company immediately. Only you 

can ini tiate a claim for shipping damage. Crown 

will be happy to help as needed. Save the 

shipping carton as evidence of damage for the 

shipper’s inspection. 
We also recommend that you save all packing 

materials so you will have them if you ever need 

to transport the unit. 

Never ship the unit 

without the factory pack.

YOU WILL NEED (not supplied):
•  Input wiring cables 
•  Output wiring cables
•  Flathead screwdriver 
Rack for mounting amplifier (or a stable surface 

for stacking)

WARNING: Before you start to set up 

your amplifier, make sure you read and 

observe the Important Safety Instruc-

tions found at the beginning of this 

manual.

4.2 Install Your Amplifier

CAUTION: Before you begin, make sure 

your amplifier is disconnected from the 

power source and that all level controls 

(see section 7.6) are set to 0.

The amplifier is 1.75” tall by 15.19” deep and 

19” wide (see figure 4.2.1).  
Mount the unit in a standard 19-inch (48.3-cm) 

equipment rack (EIA RS-310B).  You can also 

place a single amp on a solid, stable surface or 

stack multiple amps.
NOTE: When transporting, amplifiers should be 

supported at both front and back.

4.3 Ensure Proper Cooling

When using an equipment rack, mount units 

directly on top of each other. Close any open 

spaces in the rack with blank panels. DO NOT 

block front, top or side air vents.
The side walls of the rack should be a minimum 

of two inches (5.1 cm) away from the amplifier 

sides, and the back of the rack should be a 

minimum of four inches (10.2 cm) from the 

amplifier back panel.  While the amplifier is 

convection cooled and does not require a fan, it 

is critical that the air vents are not covered.

Figure 4.2.1 CT Series Dimensions

4 Setup