Select The Locations For Your Speakers - Bose 131 Owner's Manual

Select the locations for your speakers

Figure 2
Selecting the right locations
A. Mount from the rear if you
can insert the speaker enclo-
sure behind the bulkhead
mounting surface.
B. Mount from the front if you
cannot reach behind the
mounting surface. If you are
uncertain about the depth and
clearance behind your mount-
ing surface, consult your boat
manufacturer or dealer.
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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. See Figure 2. With this in
mind, find a location that:
• Allows sufficient room to snap on the grille. Use the template to be sure there is
enough area around the holes you will cut in the bulkhead.
• Allows sufficient room for the speaker enclosure behind the bulkhead. During installation,
the enclosure requires 4 1 ⁄
2
enclosure requires only 3 1
extension. The enclosure may be rotated in a complete circle, but attaches to the mounting
flange in only one position.
• Accommodates the speaker wire provided. Lay out lengths of wire that comfortably
reach from the receiver to each speaker. Be sure the wires are secure and protected
from being pinched, pulled, or damaged in any way.
• Is not close enough to adversely affect any compass.
Note: The magnets in the speakers will affect a boat compass. Avoid mounting the speakers
closer than three feet from the compass. If necessary, a marine installer can help correct any
deviation.
A
Note: Before going any further with your assembly, choose one of the methods de-
scribed in Figure 2 above. The instructions for A begin on page 7; B on page 11.
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inches (11 cm) of mounting depth. However, once installed the
⁄ inches (9 cm) of mounting depth and 12 inches (31 cm) of
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Setting Up
B
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