Acom 1500 - 2 Installation; Unpacking and Initial Inspection; Mains Voltage Selection; Amplifier Location Selection

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2. INSTALLATION
2-1. Unpacking and Initial Inspection
N O T E
Before you install your amplifier, thoroughly read this manual. First, carefully
inspect the cardboard carton and its contents for physical damage. If damage is
evident, notify your dealer immediately. Delay may void the carrier's warranty.
Keep all packing materials for possible future amplifier shipment.
2-2. Mains Voltage Selection
C A U T I O N
To avoid damage, which will not be covered under your warranty, check carefully
to be certain that the voltage for which the amplifier is set corresponds to your
mains nominal voltage.
Normally, the amplifier is supplied set for a nominal mains voltage of 240V. If your mains voltage is
not 240V, you must contact your dealer for instructions on how to change the voltage selector inside
the amplifier. The only exception to this is if the unit has been custom ordered, in which case the
voltage selection will be noted in the Table of Individual Data (Table 2-1, below).
Table 2-1. ACOM 1500 Individual Data
C A U T I O N
The current consumed by the amplifier from the mains supply should not exceed
16A from 200/240VAC and 20A from 100/120VAC. You will have to reduce the
output power to about 1000W PEP if the amplifier is operated at 120V or lower
mains supply voltage.
2-3. Amplifier Location Selection
C A U T I O N
The weight of the unit is about 26.5kg (58.4Lbs), which should be handled by two
persons.
Position the amplifier near where it will be used. You will need an easy access to the command knobs
and indicator's area, as well as to the rear panel cabling.
No magnetic-field sensitive devices (such as microphones) should be located next to the right side of
the amplifier because its power transformer is located there. It is advisable to position the amplifier to
the right of your transceiver. No temperature-sensitive devices should be located above the exhaust
hot air area. Do not locate the amplifier under a shelf, for example. You may prefer to use the bottom
scales of both variable capacitor knobs (TUNE and LOAD) if you install it on a shelf. DO NOT UNDER
ANY CIRCUMSTANCES OBSTRUCT the AIR INTAKE (rear panel) or EXHAUST (top cover) areas of
the amplifier. Keep a minimum clearance distance of 10cm (4 inches) from the intake and 50cm (20
inches) from the exhaust openings.