Setting Up

Before you begin

Thank you for purchasing your Bose® Free Space® 51 speakers. These high-performance outdoor speakers are engineered to provide sound quality far beyond that of most outdoor speakers. The speakers are also designed for permanent outdoor installation, and therefore can withstand nature’s elements – so you can be conﬁdent they will perform for years to come (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. Instead, notify Bose Corporation or your authorized Bose dealer immediately.

Note: Now is a good time to record the serial numbers located on the bottom of each Free Space 51 speaker. Write both numbers on your warranty card and in the space provided on page 2 of this owner’s guide.

WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep plastic bags out of the reach of children.

Figure 1

Package contents:

• 2 Free Space 51 speakers

• 4 wire nuts

Required tools

You need the following items to complete this installation:

•Speaker cord (see “Choosing the speaker cord” on page 5)

•wire strippers

Optional tools

•Shovel or spade

•Phillips-head screwdriver (#2)

Decide if you need a professional installer

If you have any doubts about using these tools, or handling or cutting cord, now is a good time to contact a professional installer. For customers who will install the speakers them- selves, please follow the instructions provided in this owner’s guide.

CAUTION: Please read this owner’s guide completely before beginning the installation. Failure to follow the instructions in this guide voids all warranties on your speakers. If you are unsure of your ability to complete this process, consult a professional installer.

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