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- Page 1 ® ® Bose Virtually Invisible 191 Speakers May 13, 2003 AM267565_00_V.pdf Bose Corporation...
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Page 2: Safety Information
1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Bose recommends installing these speakers only in wood frame or similar construction where there is enough space between studs, as is found in 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 wall/ceiling construction. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Where to find... Introduction ..............Before you begin... -
Page 4: Introduction
Innovative engineering and advanced design enable these speakers to deliver Bose quality performance for big impact in spite of their small size. Virtually Invisible that delivers the type of clear, lifelike sound and even coverage known as Bose Stereo Everywhere What makes this speaker better also makes it different When installed, Virtually Invisible apparent is their advanced enclosure design, shown in Figure 1. -
Page 5: Preparation
Carefully unpack the speakers. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest means to transport your speakers as needed. If any part of the speaker pair appears damaged, do not use the pair. Notify Bose or your authorized Bose mation, refer to the address list included in the carton. -
Page 6: Consider Which Shape You Prefer For Your Speakers
Preparation Wear clothing appropriate for the job, and consider using a drop cloth or other material to protect the area from debris. How and where you install the speakers will determine your need for optional equipment. Optional items: • A wire snake for running speaker cord behind wallboard •... -
Page 7: Accessories That Can Help
Accessories that can help For installation in a drop ceiling (where tile is installed below the ceiling joists), Bose offers an optional Drop Ceiling Kit (Product Code #031355) for two speakers. It protects the tile from bearing the weight of the speakers. Instructions are included with the kit. -
Page 8: Installing In An Exterior Wall
Preparation Installing in an exterior wall If you choose to install these speakers in an exterior wall (abutting the outside of your house), you will undoubtedly encounter insulation behind the wallboard. This can complicate the installation, requiring you to trim and push malleable insulation out of the way. You will need to wear eye protection and gloves for working with fiberglass insulation. -
Page 9: Select The General Wall Area For One Speaker
Select the general wall area for one speaker As you decide where you want each speaker grille, use the guidelines below: CAUTION: Do not install near any heat sources, such as halogen lamps, registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. •... - Page 10 Preparation • Each speaker enclosure extends into the wall or ceiling , as shown in the gray DO NOT CUT area on the template (Figure 7), and below the grille. The speaker enclosure can be inserted either up or down. Note: In cold climates where a humidifier is used, avoid inserting the speaker upside-down in an exterior wall to prevent problems with condensation.
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Page 11: Using Speaker Cord
Using speaker cord Before you cut any cord, estimate how much will be needed for each speaker. To do so, measure the distance from the receiver/amplifier to where each speaker will be installed. Make some allowance if the cord must go around corners or through walls, and leave at least 14 inches (36 cm) of cord to pull from the wall for making the connections easily. - Page 12 Preparation You also need to observe safe and practical standards: WARNING: Make sure the spot chosen is safe for drilling. Do not drill through surfaces that may have hazards, such as electrical wiring, conduits, or plumbing concealed behind them. Follow all other safety precautions. •...
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Page 13: Before The Wallboard Goes Up
Before the wallboard goes up There are some standard guidelines for working in unfinished construction. • Begin this work after the studs and joists are in and the electrical wiring is completed. • Snap a chalk line across the face of the studs or the bottom of the joists and move back- ward as you drill, so you can keep the last hole drilled in your line of sight. - Page 14 Preparation Getting started Choose a path for the cord that avoids impediments to drill through. Use a stud finder to identify inaccessible studs. It is common to run cord from the speaker location in a wall or ceiling to the attic and through the wooden top plate that runs horizontally across the top of the vertical studs.
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Page 15: Steps To Installing
1. Select a spot on the wall or ceiling where you want the center of the speaker grille. For ceiling installations, carefully consider how the position of the speaker enclosure behind the wallboard affects the orientation of the Bose tain a consistent logo orientation, you can remove and rotate the speaker frame as needed before inserting the speaker into the ceiling hole. - Page 16 Steps to Installing 2. Center the pilot-hole circles on the selected spot as you press the template to the wall. 3. Use a pencil to trace around the inside of the circles (Figure 14). Round-faced speakers require additional clearance holes on either side of the speaker hole.
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Page 17: Drilling The Pilot Hole
Drilling the pilot hole You will need a half-inch spade bit and power drill, or a special rotary cutting tool for this step. Using the proper equipment and protection is important. WARNING: Use eye protection and be sure to observe all safety precautions while using the drill or cutting tool (Figure 15). -
Page 18: Testing The Space Behind The Hole
Steps to Installing Testing the space behind the hole You need a tape measure and a sturdy wire (such as a straightened coat hanger) 22 inches (55.9 cm) in length for this step. 1. Bend the wire as shown in Figure 17. Figure 17 A 22-inch (55.9 cm) length of sturdy wire bent in two... - Page 19 Figure 19 Checking the space for the width of the speaker • If the wire goes around the 360˚ arc without a problem, proceed to step 5 below. Round-faced speakers require an additional 2 inches of clearance above the speaker. •...
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Page 20: Repairing A Pilot Hole
Steps to Installing Note: To position the logo right-side-up if you insert the speaker upside-down, remove the outer frame from the face of the speaker, rotate it 180˚, then reattach the frame. There are four speaker frame screws, labeled GRILLE, that hold the frame in place. They should not be con- fused with the dogleg clamp screws that are labeled WALL (Figure 21). -
Page 21: Prepare The Wall For Inserting The Speaker
Prepare the wall for inserting the speaker Use care in the steps that follow to ensure satisfaction with the end result. CAUTION: Now is a good time to reconsider your comfort level with this job. If you have doubts about cutting into or running cord behind the wall, it’s best to stop here. Then you can contact a professional installer, describe the job, and request a cost estimate before engag- ing the installer’s services. -
Page 22: Cutting The Speaker Hole
Then run your pencil along the entire template edge, except where there is tape. For ceiling installation, notice the orientation of the Bose Make sure it will be oriented as you want it when you position the speaker in the hole you cut. -
Page 23: Insert And Wire The Speaker
6. Cut around three of the four sides of the outline you drew, not all the way around (Figure 24a). WARNING: Keep fingers away from the cutting blade. 7. Hook your finger into the pilot hole and then make the final cut (Figure 24b). 8. -
Page 24: Insert The Speaker Into The Opening
180˚, then reattach the frame. Refer to Figure 21 on page 20. In ceiling installations, pay attention to the orientation of the Bose frame. Make sure it will be oriented as you want it when you position the speaker in the speaker hole. - Page 25 1. Use both hands to support the speaker and angle it slightly, so it is diagonal to the hole. This allows clearance for the wall stops. 2. Insert the bottom of the enclosure through the hole and down part of the way – or up, depending on your clearance issues (Figure 27).
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Page 26: Make The Speaker Connections
Steps to Installing Make the speaker connections You need a Phillips-head screwdriver for this step. Tip: Pay attention to maintaining the proper polarity (+ to + and – to –) with these connec- tions. An error here will adversely affect speaker performance. Also be sure to tighten each screw securely, but not enough to cause undesirable compression of the wire. -
Page 27: To Test The Speaker
Refer to Figure 23 on page 22 if you need to reverse the frame to properly orient the Bose logo on the speaker face. 4. Now push the speaker into the hole until the face is straight and flush with the wall (Figure 31). -
Page 28: Secure The Speaker To The Wall
Steps to Installing Secure the speaker to the wall CAUTION: If you use a screw gun to tighten any screws, first select the gun’s lowest torque setting (do not exceed 2-4 inch-pounds or 0.2-0.5 N-m of torque). If the screw does not seat properly, finish installing the screw at the next highest torque setting, or by hand. -
Page 29: If The Speaker Looks Crooked
4. Line up the curved edge of the grille with the curve over the Bose edge into the speaker frame first (Figure 33). 5. Press the top of the grille firmly into place until you feel some resistance. When the grille lines up flush with the frame of the speaker, it is seated properly. -
Page 30: Painting The Grille
Steps to Installing Painting the grille It is important to prevent paint from clogging the grille perforations, which can adversely affect performance. You can use a dry brush technique or choose to spray paint the grille. Do not use a paint roller, however. Regardless of the technique you choose: •... -
Page 31: Painting The Frame
Steps for spray painting: 1. To prevent dirt or dried paint particles from blowing back into the grille perforations, suspend the grille or place it on a wire screen. 2. Apply the paint to the grille surface at a 45˚ angle. Then rotate the grille by 180˚ and repaint it at 45˚. -
Page 32: Reference
– If the problem persists, follow the troubleshooting instructions for “Only one speaker still plays,” above. Customer service For additional help in solving problems, contact your Bose dealer. Or, to contact Bose Customer Service, refer to the address list included in the carton. Warranty period Bose Virtually Invisible ®... -
Page 33: Accessories
"W x 6"H (20.5 cm x 14 cm) Round-faced speaker – 10 " diameter (26 cm) Weight • 4.5 lb (2.0 kg) each ® dealer. Or, to call Bose directly, refer to the address list ® speaker design AM267565_01_V.pdf May 13, 2003 Reference... - Page 34 ©2003 Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 267565 AM Rev. 00 JN30333 AM267565_01_V.pdf May 13, 2003...