User manual BOSE FREE SPACE 51

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] · 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. . . AM268612_00 _V. pdf · January 10, 2003 5 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 your receiver/amplifier · Strip the outer jacket back 2". Strip the inner insulation on both wires back 1/2" (1. 3 cm) (Figure 4). Figure 4 Stripping the wires 2 inches (5. 0 cm) Outer jacket 1 /2 inch (1. 3 cm) 1/2 inch (1. 3 cm) Connecting the speaker cord to the speakers 1. Figure 5 Reinforcing the wire nuts Connect the positive (ribbed or red) speaker wire to the positive (red) wire from the speaker cable. Secure the wire nuts with a twisting motion. If you prefer to reinforce the wire nuts, use electrical tape (Figure 5). 3. Connect the negative (plain or black) wire to the negative (black) wire from the speaker cable, as in steps 1 and 2 above. Connecting the speaker cord to the receiver/amplifier 1. Connect the speakers on the left side of the listening area to the left channel of your receiver/amplifier (Figure 6). Attach the positive (ribbed) wire to the red (+) terminal. Attach the negative (plain) wire to the black (­) terminal. Connect the speaker on the right side of the listening area to the right channel of your receiver or amplifier, as above. Note: If your Free Space® 51 speakers are being connected to your receiver/amplifier as a secondary set of speakers, be sure to make the appropriate connections to the "B" channel. 6 AM268612_00 _V. pdf · January 10, 2003 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. [. . . ] Switch the cord of the silent speaker from its original receiver terminals to the other set of terminals (that the working speaker was originally attached to). If the speaker now works, the problem is in your receiver. If the speaker does not work, continue below: Remove the cord from the working speaker and connect it to the silent speaker and either set of receiver terminals. If the speaker now works, the problem is in the original speaker cord. [. . . ]