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AM250811_04_V.pdf                                                         October 30, 2001                                                                          3

Where to find…

Setting Up

Before you begin ........................................................................................................... 4
Unpacking the carton ................................................................................................... 4
Tools required ............................................................................................................... 4
Selecting the location for your speakers ...................................................................... 5

Installing Your 251

TM

 Speakers

Choosing the speaker wire ........................................................................................... 6
Installing the mounting brackets ................................................................................... 6
Attaching the speakers to the brackets ........................................................................ 8
Making the connections ................................................................................................ 9

Maintaining Your 251

TM

 Speakers

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 12
Warranty period .......................................................................................................... 12
Customer service ........................................................................................................ 12
Cleaning your speakers .............................................................................................. 12
Protecting the speaker wire ........................................................................................ 12

Product Information

Technical information .................................................................................................. 13

Bose

®

 Corporation .................................................................................... inside back cover

Contents

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Page 1: ...OwOOwner ltkje The Bose 251TM Environmental Speakers Owner s Guide October 30 2001 AM250811_04_V pdf ...

Page 2: ...ctive is in compliance with the following norm s or document s Technical regulations EN50081 1 EN50082 1 Accredited by Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 USA 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 Loudspeaker Type designation 251TM Environmental Sp...

Page 3: ... 251TM Speakers Choosing the speaker wire 6 Installing the mounting brackets 6 Attaching the speakers to the brackets 8 Making the connections 9 Maintaining Your 251TM Speakers Troubleshooting 12 Warranty period 12 Customer service 12 Cleaning your speakers 12 Protecting the speaker wire 12 Product Information Technical information 13 Bose Corporation inside back cover Contents ...

Page 4: ...mmediately WARNING To avoid danger of suffocation keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children Figure 1 Packaging contents Two 251 speakers Two mounting brackets Mounting hardware 8 screws and 8 plastic anchors Six rubber feet Four knobs One owner s guide Tools required You need the following items to complete this installation Speaker wire see Wire recommendations on page 13 Phillips head s...

Page 5: ...nt that the speaker wire not be tripped over pinched or pulled Determine the best route to protect the wire CAUTION Do not mount on surfaces that are not sturdy enough or that have hazards concealed behind them such as plumbing or electrical wire If you are unsure about install ing these speakers contact a qualified professional installer Regardless of where you place your speakers make sure they ...

Page 6: ...install the speaker bracket Figure 4 For wood drill four starter holes using a 3 32 inch 2 5 mm drill bit Figure 5 For cement drill four starter holes using a 1 4 inch 6 0 mm drill bit Figure 5 Figure 4 Marking four holes on the exterior of a house Choosing the speaker wire Be sure to use the proper gauge thickness of speaker wire Standard zip cord 2 conductor 18 gauge wire found at electrical and...

Page 7: ...ormance Figure 7 illustrates how the mounted speaker will look once the installation is complete To begin mark four holes to indicate where you want to install the speaker bracket Figure 8 Then drill four starter holes using a 3 32 inch 2 5 mm drill bit Figure 9 Figure 9 Drilling four holes on a deck railing or table Figure 8 Marking four holes on a deck railing or table Installing the mounting br...

Page 8: ...wo full rotations Figure 11 Then carefully slide the speakers into the brackets Figure 12 Finally temporarily tighten the speaker in a position that will allow you to easily connect the speaker wire Figures 13A and 13B two full rotations Installing the mounting brackets cont Installing the brackets onto a deck railing or table cont Finally install the four screws using a Phillips head screwdriver ...

Page 9: ...e to the proper terminal positive to positive negative to negative Figure 14 Preparing the ends of each wire At the ends of each cord strip approximately 1 2 inch 1 3 cm of insulation from both wires Figure 14 Next twist the ends of each wire so there are no loose strands A B 1 2 inch 1 3 cm Attaching the speakers to the brackets cont Figures 15 Unscrewing the hex knob Connecting the speaker wire ...

Page 10: ... house B Deck railing or table A B Attaching the speakers to the brackets cont Checking the connections Check the speaker connections carefully Make sure no loose strands of wire touch across terminals This could create short circuits that can damage an amplifier or receiver Tighten any loose connections before you plug in the receiver or amplifier Testing the connections To make sure your speaker...

Page 11: ...bber feet If you do not plan to use the supplied brackets to mount your 251 environmental speakers you can place them on a sturdy level surface They should be standing in the vertical posi tion Be sure to attach the rubber feet before using your speakers For proper balance be sure to place the feet in the position shown in Figure 19 Figure 19 Attaching the rubber feet Rotating the Bose logo Mounti...

Page 12: ...w works the problem was in the original speaker cord If there is still no sound the problem is in the speaker If trouble persists contact your authorized Bose dealer who will arrange for service Or contact Bose customer service See the inside back cover of this owner s guide for a list of phone numbers Warranty period Bose 251 environmental speakers are covered by a limited five year transferable ...

Page 13: ...propylene composite Black or white Dimensions 131 2 H x 53 4 W x 8 D 34 29 cm x 14 6 cm x 20 32 cm Compatibility Compatible with amplifiers or receivers rated 10 200 watts per channel rated 4 to 8 ohms 100W IEC continuous power handling rated 6 ohms Environmental Capabilities Designed to withstand salt fog sun high humidity 100 RH temperature extremes 40 F to 158 F 40 C to 70 C Wire recommendation...

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