Installation Guide
Installation
5. Installation
Note: It is important in all installations that the amplier mains
supply switch is easily accessible.
Note: The rack mounting and desk/wall mounting components
described and illustrated in Sections 5.1 to 5.3 are not supplied with
PowerZone ampliers but are available to purchase as accessories.
Contact your amplier re-seller for more information.
5.1 PowerZone 252 Mounting
The PowerZone 252 amplier is shipped without rack mount
hardware attached but can be congured for rack installation
using one standard rack ‘ear’ and one half-rack extension piece
as illustrated in Diagram 3a. The installation and equipment
rack should be congured to provide appropriate ventilation
airow space around the sides and rear of the amplier as
illustrated in as illustrated in Diagram 1a. Ventilation airow
space of at least 25 mm (1 in) should be maintained along at
least one side of the amplier at all times. Ventilation apertures
are also located on the rear panel of the amplier and must
not be obstructed. It is important to retain at least 80 mm (3.1
in) free space for airow behind the amplier rear panel.
In addition to rack mount ears, optional rack mount rear
support hardware is available and can be attached to the
amplier. Rear support hardware may be appropriate if
the amplier is to be used in a mobile rack or potentially be
subject to signicant movement. Diagram 3b illustrates the
use of rack mount rear support hardware.
Multiple PowerZone 252 ampliers can also be mechanically
connected using accessory connecting plates. Diagram 3c
illustrates the use of connecting plates.
5.1 PowerZone 504 Mounting
The PowerZone 504 amplier is shipped without rack mount
hardware attached but can be congured for rack installation
using one standard rack ‘ear’ and one half-rack extension piece
as illustrated in Diagram 3a. The installation and equipment
rack should be congured to provide appropriate ventilation
airow space around the sides and rear of the amplier as
illustrated as illustrated in Diagram 1b. Ventilation airow
space of at least 25 mm (1 in) should be maintained along at
least one side of the amplier at all times. Ventilation apertures
are also located on the rear panel of the amplier and must not
be obstructed. It is important to retain at least 80 mm (3.1 in)
free space for airow behind the amplier rear panel.
In addition to rack mount ears, optional rack mount rear
support hardware is available and can be attached to the
amplier. Rear support hardware may be appropriate if the
amplier is to be used in a mobile rack or potentially be subject
Rack Ear +
2 x M4 x 8 csk
Half-rack extension +
2 x M4 x 8 csk
Diagram 3a
PowerZone 252/504 rack ear + half-rack extension.
Diagram 3b
PowerZone 252/504 rack support hardware.
2 positions.
Rear Support + Button +
1 x M4 x 8