[Elecraft] K3 KPA500 clearance under shelf

[Gary W. Hvizdak]

On Fri Dec 14 2012 at 2339 EST, Ron (W3ZV) wrote ...

I am reconfiguring my operating position in anticipation of the arrival of a
KPA500 ...  How much clearance would be needed to provide adequate
ventilation?

--

Ron,

    Per page 15 of the KPA500 Owner's manual ...

Specifications
:
:
Size Enclosure only, 4.0 x 10.8 x 10.0 in., HWD (10.2 x 27.4 x 25.4 cm).
With projections, 4.4 x 10.8 x 11.8 in. (11.2 x 28.4 x 30.0 cm).  The
projections are the bottom feet and the fan and cable connectors on the
rear.  When installing, allow an additional 2" (5.1 cm) behind the fan and
above the top cover for unrestricted air flow.

Reference
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740150%20KPA500%20Owner%27s%20man%20%20Rev%2
0C3.pdf

73,
Gary  KI4GGX
K3/100 #2724