Bose (R) 51 Selecting the location for your speakers, Choosing the speaker cord not provided

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Setting Up

Selecting the location for your speakers

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Speaker placement for optimal coverage

Prior to installation, carefully select locations for your Free Space® 51 speakers. The speakers can be installed on almost any surface such as wood, concrete, or the ground. When choosing a location, please keep the following guidelines in mind:

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Select a level surface for your speakers. This will prevent movement or vibration during use.

Place your speakers where the speaker cord cannot be tripped over, pinched, or pulled.

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).

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(a) ground

Free Space 51 installation

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(b) deck

(1.3 cm)

Note: If you want to connect two or more speakers to an Acoustimass® module or to other speakers, please contact Bose Customer Service or a professional installer for assistance.

Choosing the speaker cord (not provided)

WARNING: Before running speaker cord through a wall or under ground, check your local building code requirements, or contact an electrical installer.

Use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker cord. See “Cord recommendations” under “Technical Information” on page 9 for proper gauge, or check with your authorized Bose® dealer.

If your installation requires the cord to be buried in the ground, use direct-burial rated cable or run the cord through a PVC piping channel. Always use moisture-resistant speaker cord.

Place speakers and run cord before digging holes or burying cord.

If you think your speaker cord may be exposed to salt water or water containing chemicals such as chlorine or fertilizers, you may use a silicone caulking material as added protection for the speaker connections.

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AM268612_00 _V.pdf • January 10, 2003

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Contents Bose Free Space 51 Speakers Declaration Conformity Contents Setting Up Choosing the speaker cord not provided Selecting the location for your speakersPreparing the speaker cord Making the connectionsChecking the connections Testing the connectionsCustomer service TroubleshootingWarranty period Cleaning your speakersTechnical Information Protecting the speaker cord