General Cabling Information - Bose AmPlus 100 Installer's Manual

10. Protect the Power Cord – Route all power supply (mains) cords so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, at
outlets on the product, and at the point where the cord connects to the product.
11. Take Precautions against Lightning and Power Line Surges – To prevent
damage to this product during a lightning storm, or if the product will not be used
for an extended period of time, unplug its power cord from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system.
12. Obtain Service When It Is Indicated – The product should be serviced only by
authorized service personnel when:
A. the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged, or
B. objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the product, or
C. the product has been exposed to rain or water, or
D. the product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance, or
E. the product has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
13. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug – A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

General cabling information

Connect high impedance units, such as tape players and CD players, to the amplifier
with shielded single conductor cable. Keep cable lengths shorter than 10 feet (3 m).
For output loudspeaker connections, Class II wiring is suggested. Use standard #16
AWG wire.
To minimize hum pick-up or other unwanted effects:
• Keep loudspeaker cables away from power cables.
• Use twisted shielded pairs on microphone inputs.
• Keep input cables away from:
– Loudspeaker cables to prevent inductive feedback.
– Power lines or transformers.
Wire Wire
Diameter Diameter
AWG (in.) (mm)
6 .1620 4.1
8 .1285 3.3
10 .1019 2.6
12 .0808 2.1
14 .0641 1.6
16 .0508 1.3
18 .0403 1.0
Information You Should Read
DCR @ 20ºC
( /1000 ft.)
.41
.65
1.0
1.6
2.6
4.2
6.6
3