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Location
The locations shown in the above illustration are recommended for the CA260
installation. If you prefer another location, consult an authorized Harman
Kardon Dealer Service or Station before making the installation.
The recommended installation positions all result in vertical orientation the of
heatsink fins. This provides the maximum heat dissipation capability. If pos-
sible, mount the CA260 chassis directly to a vertical or near-vertical surface,
such as the lns~de wall beh~nd the rear seat. If this is not possible, use the
optional Vertical Mounting Bracket (BRI) to mount the CA260 to a horizon-
tal surface, such as the trunk floor. The brackets permit vertical heatsink orien-
tation when mountinq to a horizontal surface.
In addition to vertical orientation, the recommended installat~on locations al-
low air to flow freely through the heatsink fins. This convection, or "chimney
effect", provides maximum heat dissipation.
Horizontal heatsink orientation, such as when the unit is mounted under a
seat or directly to the trunk floor, reduces heat dissipation and causes the
unit to run hotter At low temperatures (below 70' F, 20" C) or at low power
levels, these positions may be acceptable. at But higher temperatures andlor
power levels, these positions are likely to cause one of the thermal protec-
tion systems to activate. |
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