Bose Free Space 51 environmental speakers Sold from May 2003 to present User Manual

 
Owner’s Guide 
 The Bose 
® 
 Free Space 
® 
 51 Speakers 

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prior written permission.
For your records
Serial numbers are located on the bottom of each speaker. 
Serial number:  ____________________ and ______________________________
Dealer name: __________________________________________________________
Dealer phone:  _____________________ Purchase date: ____________________
We suggest you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this...

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Where to find... 
Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4Before you begin   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Unpacking the carton  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Required tools   . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

 
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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...

 5 Setting Up  
Selecting the location for your speakers 
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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Speaker placement for  
optimal coverage 
• Select a level surface for your speakers. This will prevent movement or vibration during use.  
• Place your speakers where the speaker cord...

 
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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 (–). Direct-burial cable has a protective outer jacket around the wires.
Consider the following guidelines before cutting any cords: 
• Measure the length of cord needed to connect each speaker to...

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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. Center the balance control on your receiver/amplifier.
2. Set the stereo/mono control to...

 
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Reference  
Troubleshooting 
Customer service 
For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose 
®  Customer Service. See the list of 
service centers and phone numbers enclosed in the shipping carton. Bose \
Corporation will  
make every effort to correct problems within the terms of your warranty. 
Warranty period 
Free Space 51 speakers are covered by a limited five-year transferable warranty. Details of 
coverage are on the warranty card that came with your speakers. Please fill out the...

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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. If you do use caulking, apply it only after the cords are 
connected. Check the connections annually, and reapply as needed. 
Technical...

 
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