Serial numbers are located on the bottom of each speaker.
Serial number: ____________________ and ______________________________
Dealer name: __________________________________________________________
Dealer phone: _____________________ Purchase date: ____________________
We suggest you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner’s guide.
Declaration
of Conformity
We, the offerer:
®
Bose
Corporation, The Mountain
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product:
Kind of equipment:Outdoor Speakers
Type designation:Free Space
in accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10(1) of the Directive, is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s):
Technical regulations: EN50081-1, EN50082-1
Accredited by Bose Corporation
15 November 2002
Bose B.V., Nijve rheidstraat 8NickMerks
1135 GE Edam, The Netherlands Vice President Europe
Thank you for purchasing your Bose® Free Space® 51 speakers. These high-performance
outdoor speakers are engineered to provide sound quality far beyond that of most outdoor
speakers. The speakers are also designed for permanent outdoor installation, and therefore
can withstand nature’s elements – so you can be confident they will perform for years to
come (see “Environmental capabilities”, page 9).
Unpacking the carton
Carefully unpack your Free Space 51 speakers and save all packing materials for possible
future use. Check that your system con tain s al l par ts ide nti fi ed in Figu re 1. Do not attempt to
use your speakers if any components are missing or a ppear damaged. Instead, notify Bose
Corporation or your authorized Bose dealer immediately.
Note: Now is a good time to record the serial numbers located on the bottom of each Free
Space 51 speaker. Write both numbers on your warranty card and in the space provided on
page 2 of this owner’s guide.
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep plastic bags out of the reach of children.
Figure 1
Package contents:
• 2 Free Space 51
speakers
• 4 wire nuts
Required tools
You need the following items to complete this installation:
• Speaker cord (see “Choosing the speaker cord” on page 5)
• wire strippers
Optional tools
•Shovel or spade
• Phillips-head screwdriver (#2)
Decide if you need a pr ofessional installer
If you have any doubts about using these tools, or handling or cutting cord, now is a good
time to contact a pr ofessional installer. For customers who will install the speakers them
selves, please follow the instructions provided in this owner’s guide.
CAUTION: Please read this owner’s guide completely before beginning the installation.
Failure to follow the instructions in this guide voids all warranties on your speakers. If you are
unsure of your ability to complete this process, consult a professional installer.
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Selecting the location for your speakers
Prior to installation, carefully select locations for your Free Space® 51 speakers. The
speakers can be installed on almost any surface such as wood, concrete, or the ground.
When choosing a location, please keep the following gu idelines in mind:
Figure 2
Speaker placement for
optimal coverage
• Select a level s urface for yo ur speaker s. This wil l pr event moveme nt or vib ration duri ng use.
• Place your speakers where the speaker cord cannot be tripped over, pinched, or pulled.
• Do not place your speake rs in an area where water tends to collect.
• Do not bury your Free Space 51 speakers deeper than 7 1/4 inches (18.4 cm) (Figure 3a).
• Use wood screws to fasten the speaker to a wood surface, such as a deck, if desired
(Figure 3b).
(3-4 m)
Setting Up
(3-4 m)
Primary Coverage Area
Figure 3
Free Space 51 installation
(a) ground
Choosing the speaker cord (not pro vided )
WARNING: Before running speaker cord through a wall or under ground, check your local
building code requirements, or contact an electrical installer.
• Use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker cord. See “Cord recommendations” under
“Technical Information” on page 9 for proper gauge, or check with your authorized Bose
dealer.
• If your instal la tion requires the cord to be b ur ied i n the ground, use direct-burial rat ed cabl e
or run the cord through a PVC piping channel. Always use moisture-resistant speaker cord.
• Place speakers and run cord before digging holes or burying cord.
• If you think you r s peake r c ord may be exposed to sal t water or wat e r co ntain ing c hemi ca ls
such as chlorine or f ertil i zers, y ou may use a s ilico ne caulk i ng mat erial as a dded pr ot e ction
for the speaker connections.
1/2"
(1.3 cm)
(b) deck
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Setting Up
Making the connections
WARNING: Before making any connections, turn off your receiver or amplifier and unplug it
from the AC power (mains) outlet.
Preparing the speaker cord
Speaker cord consists of two insulated wires. Usually one is ribbed or red ( +), and the other
plain or black (–). Direct-burial cable has a protective outer jacket around the wires.
Consider the following guidelines before cutting any cords:
• Measure the length of cord needed to connect each speaker to your receiver/amplifier
• Strip the outer jacket back 2". Strip the inner insulat ion on both wires back 1/2" (1.3 cm)
(Figure 4).
Figure 4
Stripping the wires
2 inches (5.0 cm)
Outer jacket
1
/2 inch (1.3 cm)
1/2 inch (1.3 cm)
Figure 5
Reinforcing the wire nuts
Connecting the speaker cord to the speakers
1.Connect the positive (ribbed or red) speaker wire to the positive (red) wire from the
speaker cable. Twist the stripped wires together.
2.Secure the wire nuts with a twisting motion. If you prefer to reinforce the wire nut s, use
electrical tape (Fi gure 5).
3.Connect the negative (plain or black) wire to the negative (black) wire from the speaker
cable, as in steps 1 and 2 above.
Connecting the speaker cord to the receiver/amplifier
1.Connect the speakers on the left side of the listening area to the left channel of your
receiver/amplifier (Figure 6).
a. Attach the positive (ribbed) wire to the red (+) terminal.
b. Attach the negative (plain) wire to the black (–) terminal.
2.Connect the speaker on the ri ght side of th e li sten ing area to the right channel of your
receiver or amplifier, as above.
Note: If your Free Space® 51 speakers are being connected to your receiver/amplifier as a
secondary set of speakers, be sure to make the appropriate connections to the “B” channel.
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