Harman Kardon CA260 Owners Manual - Page 4

6?J@ -\Installatlor1 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 or Service Station before making the installation. The recommended installation positions all result in vertical orientation of the heatsink fins. This provides the maximum heat dissipation capability. If possible, mount the CA260 chassis directly to a vertical or near-vertical surface, such as the lns~dewall beh~ndthe rear seat. If this is not possible, use the optional Vertical Mounting Bracket (BRI) t o mount the CA260 t o a horizontal surface, such as the trunk floor. The brackets permit vertical heatsink orientation when mountinq to a horizontal surface. In addition to vertical orientation, the recommended installat~onlocations allow 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 t o 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. But at higher temperatures andlor power levels, these positions are likely to cause one of the thermal protection systems to activate.