Bose am268612-00-v User Manual

The Bose

Free Space

51 Speakers

Owner’s Guide

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For your records

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® 51

in accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10(1) of the Direc- tive, 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., Nijverheidstraat 8 Nick Merks 1135 GE Edam, The Netherlands Vice President Europe

Merks

Manufacturer’s authorized EU Representative

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Where to ﬁnd...

Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Contents

Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Unpacking the carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Required tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Optional tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Decide if you need a professional installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Selecting the location for your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Choosing the speaker cord (not provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Making the connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Preparing the speaker cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting the speaker cord to the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting the speaker cord to the receiver/amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Checking the connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Testing the connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Warranty period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cleaning your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Protecting the speaker cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Setting Up

Before you begin

Thank you for purchasing your Bose 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 contains all parts identiﬁed in Figure 1. Do not attempt to use your speakers if any components are missing or appear 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

Free Space

51 speakers. These high-performance

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 professional installer

If you have any doubts about using these tools, or handling or cutting cord, now is a good time to contact a professional 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 speakers can be installed on almost any surface such as wood, concrete, or the ground. When choosing a location, please keep the following guidelines in mind:

Figure 2

Speaker placement for optimal coverage

• Select a level surface for your speakers. This will prevent movement or vibration during use.

• Place your speakers where the speaker cord cannot be tripped over, pinched, or pulled.

• Do not place your speakers in an area where water tends to collect.

• Do not bury your Free Space 51 speakers deeper than 1/2 inch (1.3 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)

Primary Coverage Area

Setting Up

51 speakers. The

Figure 3

Free Space 51 installation

(a) ground

If you want to connect two or more speakers to an Acoustimass

Note:

please contact Bose

Customer Service or a professional installer for assistance.

Choosing the speaker cord (not provided)

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 installation requires the cord to be buried in the ground, use direct-burial rated cable

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 your speaker cord may be exposed to salt water or water containing chemicals

such as chlorine or fertilizers, you may use a silicone caulking material as added protection for the speaker connections.

1/2" (1.3 cm)

(b) deck

module or to other speakers,

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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 insulation on both wires back

(Figure 4).

" (1.3 cm)

Figure 4

Stripping the wires

Figure 5

Reinforcing the wire nuts

2 inches (5.0 cm)

Outer jacket

/2 inch (1.3 cm)

1/2 inch (1.3 cm)

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 nuts, use

electrical tape (Figure 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 right side of the listening area to the right channel of your

receiver or ampliﬁer, as above.

Note: If your Free Space

secondary set of speakers, be sure to make the appropriate connections to the “B” channel.

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