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- Page 1 The Bose Marine Speaker System ® Owner’s Guide October 30, 2001 AM188201_02_V.pdf...
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Page 2: Warranty Period
Bose 131 marine speakers are covered by a limited 3-year transferable warranty. Details of the coverage are provided on the warranty card that came with your speakers. Please fill out the information section on your card. Then detach the card, and mail it to Bose Corporation. Technical information Features •... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product: Kind of equipment: Loudspeaker Type designation: 131™ marine speaker system 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):... -
Page 4: Setting Up
Carefully unpack your speakers and save all packing materials for possible future use. Do not attempt to use your speaker system if any part of it appears damaged. Notify Bose tion or your authorized Bose dealer immediately. Check that your system contains the parts identified in Figure 1. -
Page 5: Select The Locations For Your Speakers
Select the locations for your speakers In selecting locations for your speakers, understand that there are two possible mounting options. It is easiest to mount the speakers from behind the mounting surface. However, if you cannot reach behind the mounting surface, you may cut a larger hole that allows you to insert the speaker enclosure from the front of the mounting surface. -
Page 6: Installing Your Speakers
Mounting the speakers CAUTION: Be sure to mount your 131 holes in the hull. We recommend you consult a marine installer before drilling or cutting any holes. Choose a safe spot for drilling. Do not mount the speakers on surfaces with concealed hazards, such as electrical conduits or plumbing. -
Page 7: Installation From The Rear Of The Bulkhead
Installation from the rear of the bulkhead Choose the 5 speaker enclosure from behind the wall while installing screws from the front. This is the preferred mounting method. If the hole you cut is not perfect, any slight overcut will be hidden by the grille. Determine that there is enough room by reaching into the mounting area and sweeping with your hand. - Page 8 Installing Your Speakers From The Rear Of The Bulkhead Using the sabre saw, cut the hole for the speaker, carefully following the line. Take your time; you want a smooth-edged circular hole. Use a half-round file or wood rasp to smooth out any roughness in the hole you have cut.
- Page 9 Mark six screw holes. Use the smallest hole pattern that fits. Remove the enclosure from behind the A 10 bulkhead. CAUTION: Be sure the enclosure is not in place behind the bulkhead while drilling. Drill the marked holes using a A 11 (.32 cm) bit.
- Page 10 Installing Your Speakers From The Rear Of The Bulkhead Connect the speakers. Be sure the receiver or A 13 amplifier is turned OFF. If possible, disconnect the power source. Use the supplied silicone-filled wire nuts to secure the ends of each wire pair. Place the stripped end of the positive (+) right channel receiver wire together with the stripped end of the positive (+) right speaker wire.
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Page 11: Installation From The Front Of The Bulkhead
Remove the speaker cone shield from the A 17 enclosure. Snap the grille in place on the mounting flange. A 18 No hardware is needed to secure this part. You are now finished with the assembly. Enjoy your music system! Installation from the front of the bulkhead If you cannot reach the mounting area from behind the bulkhead, you will have to mount the speaker enclosure by inserting it through the front. - Page 12 Installing Your Speakers From The Front Of The Bulkhead Mark six screw holes from the largest hole pattern on the template, but do not drill yet. You may need to mark and drill a different set of holes along the same circle before finally attaching the flange.
- Page 13 Then, remove the speaker enclosure. You will need to open one of the five marked drain holes because water can enter your 131 through the ports on the front of the enclosure. Holding the enclosure in the mounting position you...
- Page 14 Installing Your Speakers From The Front Of The Bulkhead Tie a knot in each joined wire pair to protect the B 10 connection from being pulled apart. Reinsert the enclosure into the wall in the position B 11 you determined in Step 7. If the outside circle of holes in the mounting flange line up with the ones you originally marked, remove the enclosure and drill at these marks.
- Page 15 B 15 Remove the perforated speaker cone shields from the enclosure cartons. Insert the tabs of the shields into the speaker ports. This helps protect the speaker cone from potential damage during the installation process. Install six screws, if possible. You need at least three B 16 screws installed and equally spaced.
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Page 16: Maintaining Your Speakers
If one of these solutions does not solve your problem, contact your Bose dealer to arrange for service. Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to the inside back cover of this guide. Bose Corporation will make every effort to remedy any problem within the terms of your warranty. -
Page 17: Bose Corporation
Phone hours - ET (eastern time): Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Canada Bose Ltd., 1-35 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B3 1-800-465-2673 Phone hours - ET (eastern time): Weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Page 18 ©2000 Bose Corporation The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 188201 AM Rev.02 JN97843...