Bose Free Space 51 Owner's Manual

Bose Free Space 51 Owner's Manual

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The Bose
Free Space
51 Speakers
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Owner's Guide
AM268612_00 _V.pdf • January 10, 2003

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  • Page 1 The Bose Free Space 51 Speakers ® ® Owner’s Guide AM268612_00 _V.pdf • January 10, 2003...
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Nick Merks Merks 1135 GE Edam, The Netherlands Vice President Europe Manufacturer’s authorized EU Representative ©2003 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission. AM268612_00 _V.pdf • January 10, 2003...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Where to find... Setting Up ..............Before you begin .
  • Page 4: Setting Up

    (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.
  • Page 5: Selecting The Location For Your Speakers

    • 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).
  • Page 6: Making The Connections

    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 (–).
  • Page 7: Checking The Connections

    Setting Up Figure 6 Connecting cord to receiver Checking the connections Check the speaker connections carefully. Make sure no loose strands of wire touch across terminals. This could create short circuits and damage an amplifier or receiver. Tighten any loose connections before you plug in the receiver/amplifier. Testing the connections To make sure your speakers operate correctly, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 8: Reference

    Use a cloth dampened in mild detergent and water to remove dust or dirt from the outside of your Free Space 51 speakers. Or use a hose to rinse them thoroughly with fresh water. Do not use enough pressure to force water into the drivers or the acoustic ports.
  • Page 9: Protecting The Speaker Cord

    Reference Protecting the speaker cord The bare ends of the speaker cord can be affected by exposure to the elements. This is espe- cially true of salt water or water containing chemicals such as chlorine or fertilizer. You may use a silicone caulking material, such as RTV adhesive, to protect the connections. It is com- monly available at hardware stores.
  • Page 10 ©2003 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 268612 AM Rev.00 JN30335 AM268612_00 _V.pdf • January 10, 2003...

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