Rack mount a receiver

The Real Freedom Receiver is designed to be mounted in a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) equipment rack. The unit is two Rack Units (RU) high and half rack width. Rack mount kits allow a single receiver to be mounted in a standard equipment rack or two receivers to be mounted side by side. If a half-width rack is available, the receiver can be installed without any additional hardware.
Note: You can also place a single receiver on a solid, stable surface.

Tools

To rack mount a Real Freedom Receiver, you will require the following tools:

  • #3 Phillips head screwdriver

Precautions

You should read these precautions before you install a Real Freedom Receiver in an equipment rack.

  • Before you begin the installation, make sure that the receiver is disconnected from the power source.
  • Mount receivers directly on top of each other in the equipment rack.
  • Close any open spaces in the rack with blank panels since open spaces will reduce cooling efficiency.
  • To prevent risk of overheating, use in a well-ventilated area. Never block the receiver’s air vents.
  • The rack should be a minimum of two inches (5.1 cm) away from the receiver, and the back of the rack should be a minimum of four inches (10.2 cm) from the receiver’s back panel.
  • Since there is no power button (on/off switch) on the receiver, ensure that you have access to the rear of the rack or leave a sufficient wire management loop to pull the unit out from the front of the rack.