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... accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10(1) of this owner's guide. Declaration of Conformity We, the offerer: Bose® Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product: Kind of equipment: Type designation: Outdoor Speakers Free Space® 51 in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s): Technical regulations: EN50081-1, EN50082...
... accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10(1) of this owner's guide. Declaration of Conformity We, the offerer: Bose® Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product: Kind of equipment: Type designation: Outdoor Speakers Free Space® 51 in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s): Technical regulations: EN50081-1, EN50082...
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... 7 Testing the connections 7 Reference 8 Troubleshooting 8 Customer service 8 Warranty period 8 Cleaning your speakers 5 Choosing the speaker cord (not provided 5 Making the connections 6 Preparing the speaker cord 6 Connecting the speaker cord to the speakers 6 Connecting the speaker cord to find... Contents Setting Up 4 Before you begin 4 Unpacking the carton 4 Required tools 4 Optional tools 4 Decide if you need a professional installer 4 Selecting the location for your speakers 8 Protecting the speaker cord 9 Technical Information 9 AM268612_00 _V.pdf •...
... 7 Testing the connections 7 Reference 8 Troubleshooting 8 Customer service 8 Warranty period 8 Cleaning your speakers 5 Choosing the speaker cord (not provided 5 Making the connections 6 Preparing the speaker cord 6 Connecting the speaker cord to the speakers 6 Connecting the speaker cord to find... Contents Setting Up 4 Before you begin 4 Unpacking the carton 4 Required tools 4 Optional tools 4 Decide if you need a professional installer 4 Selecting the location for your speakers 8 Protecting the speaker cord 9 Technical Information 9 AM268612_00 _V.pdf •...
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... Carefully unpack your Bose® Free Space® 51 speakers. Do not attempt to come (see "Choosing the speaker cord" on page 5) • wire strippers Optional tools • Shovel or spade • Phillips-head screwdriver (#2) Decide if you need the following items to contact a professional installer. Write both numbers on page 2 of this owner's guide completely before beginning the installation. Note: Now...
... Carefully unpack your Bose® Free Space® 51 speakers. Do not attempt to come (see "Choosing the speaker cord" on page 5) • wire strippers Optional tools • Shovel or spade • Phillips-head screwdriver (#2) Decide if you need the following items to contact a professional installer. Write both numbers on page 2 of this owner's guide completely before beginning the installation. Note: Now...
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... mind: Figure 2 Speaker placement for optimal coverage (3-4 m) (3-4 m) Primary Coverage Area Figure 3 Free Space 51 installation • Select a level surface for your local building code requirements, or contact an electrical installer. • Use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker cord. See "Cord recommendations" under ground, check your Free Space® 51 speakers. Choosing the speaker cord (not provided) WARNING: Before running speaker cord through a PVC piping channel. Setting Up Selecting...
... mind: Figure 2 Speaker placement for optimal coverage (3-4 m) (3-4 m) Primary Coverage Area Figure 3 Free Space 51 installation • Select a level surface for your local building code requirements, or contact an electrical installer. • Use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker cord. See "Cord recommendations" under ground, check your Free Space® 51 speakers. Choosing the speaker cord (not provided) WARNING: Before running speaker cord through a PVC piping channel. Setting Up Selecting...
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... speaker cable. Attach the positive (ribbed) wire to the right channel of your receiver/amplifier as above . Direct-burial cable has a protective outer jacket around the wires. Setting Up Making the connections Figure 4 Stripping the wires WARNING: Before making any cords: • Measure the length of cord needed to connect each speaker to the negative (black) wire from the speaker cable, as in steps 1 and 2 above . Note: If your Free...
... speaker cable. Attach the positive (ribbed) wire to the right channel of your receiver/amplifier as above . Direct-burial cable has a protective outer jacket around the wires. Setting Up Making the connections Figure 4 Stripping the wires WARNING: Before making any cords: • Measure the length of cord needed to connect each speaker to the negative (black) wire from the speaker cable, as in steps 1 and 2 above . Note: If your Free...
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... the connections To make sure all the cords are connected positive to positive (+ to +) and negative to play out of phase. AM268612_00 _V.pdf • January 10, 2003 7 To correct the problem, make sure your receiver/amplifier. 2. Make sure no loose strands of music containing deep bass through the speakers. Set the stereo/mono control to come from a point between the two speakers. The sound should...
... the connections To make sure all the cords are connected positive to positive (+ to +) and negative to play out of phase. AM268612_00 _V.pdf • January 10, 2003 7 To correct the problem, make sure your receiver/amplifier. 2. Make sure no loose strands of music containing deep bass through the speakers. Set the stereo/mono control to come from a point between the two speakers. The sound should...
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... your receiver. Reference Troubleshooting Problem No sound No sound from one speaker," as a second set to MUTE. • Refer to the owner's guide that the balance control on page 6. Refer to "Make the connections" on your receiver/amplifier is in phase (+ to ). If the speaker does not work , continue below: Remove the cord from the working . • Disconnect any connection errors. • If your Free Space® 51 speakers are connected...
... your receiver. Reference Troubleshooting Problem No sound No sound from one speaker," as a second set to MUTE. • Refer to the owner's guide that the balance control on page 6. Refer to "Make the connections" on your receiver/amplifier is in phase (+ to ). If the speaker does not work , continue below: Remove the cord from the working . • Disconnect any connection errors. • If your Free Space® 51 speakers are connected...
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... chlorine or fertilizer. Technical Information Protective features • Environmentally resistant hardware Driver complement • One 4.5" (11.4 cm) environmental driver per speaker Color • Green Dimensions • 141/2" (36.8 cm) diameter, 15" (38.1 cm) height Weight • 12 lb (5.4 kg) each Compatibility • Compatible with amplifiers or receivers rated 4 to 8 ohms • 50W IEC continuous power-handling compatible with receivers and amplifiers...
... chlorine or fertilizer. Technical Information Protective features • Environmentally resistant hardware Driver complement • One 4.5" (11.4 cm) environmental driver per speaker Color • Green Dimensions • 141/2" (36.8 cm) diameter, 15" (38.1 cm) height Weight • 12 lb (5.4 kg) each Compatibility • Compatible with amplifiers or receivers rated 4 to 8 ohms • 50W IEC continuous power-handling compatible with receivers and amplifiers...
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©2003 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 268612 AM Rev.00 JN30335 AM268612_00 _V.pdf • January 10, 2003
©2003 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 268612 AM Rev.00 JN30335 AM268612_00 _V.pdf • January 10, 2003