Bose 131- Manuals

Page 2 - Safety, Warranty, and Technical Information; Please read this owner’s guide; Warranty period; Features; For your records...

2 October 30, 2001 AM188201_02_V.pdf Safety, Warranty, and Technical Information Please read this owner’s guide The Bose ® 131 TM marine speaker system is engineered to provide sound quality far beyond other marine speaker systems. This guide helps you install and use your speaker systemproperly. Pl...

Page 3 - AM188201_02_V.pdf October 30, 2001 3; Kind of equipment: Loudspeaker; in accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC; Bose; DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; Setting up

AM188201_02_V.pdf October 30, 2001 3 Contents/Records Bose B.V. Nijverheidstraat 8, 1135 GE Edam The Netherlands Anton Schalkamp General Manager, Bose Europe Manufacturer’s authorized EU representative 23 January 1997 Kind of equipment: Loudspeaker Type designation: 131™ marine speaker system in acc...

Page 4 - Tools required; You will need the following tools to complete this installation:; Unpack the carton; Setting Up; Figure 1; marine speakers are not intended to be installed in automobiles.

4 October 30, 2001 AM188201_02_V.pdf Tools required You will need the following tools to complete this installation: • Phillips-head screwdriver. • An appropriate cutting tool for the surface to be cut. For installation in fiberglass or wood, we recommend a sabre saw. Use a short blade, and have som...

Page 5 - AM188201_02_V.pdf October 30, 2001 5; Figure 2; Select the locations for your speakers; enough area around the holes you will cut in the bulkhead.

AM188201_02_V.pdf October 30, 2001 5 Figure 2 Selecting the right locations A. Mount from the rear if you can insert the speaker enclo-sure behind the bulkheadmounting surface. B. Mount from the front if you cannot reach behind themounting surface. If you areuncertain about the depth andclearance be...

Page 6 - Be sure to mount your 131; marine speakers on a bulkhead only. Do not cut; The cutting and drilling template; the extension of the enclosure behind the bulkhead.; Installing Your Speakers; Figure 3

6 October 30, 2001 AM188201_02_V.pdf Test the speakers It is a good idea to test your system before installation. With the power turned off, connectthe receiver to the speakers. The provided speaker cord consists of two insulated wires; one is marked or ribbed, and isalways positive (+). The plain w...

Page 7 - AM188201_02_V.pdf October 30, 2001 7; Installing Your Speakers From The Rear Of The Bulkhead; Installation from the rear of the bulkhead; Choose the 5

AM188201_02_V.pdf October 30, 2001 7 Installing Your Speakers From The Rear Of The Bulkhead A Drill a starter hole that is large enoughfor your sabre saw blade. Be sure todrill inside and close to the line youhave marked. Installation from the rear of the bulkhead A 4 Choose the 5 3 ⁄ 8 inch (13.6 c...

Page 9 - Installing Your Speakers From The Rear Of The Bulkhead; marine speaker through the ports on

AM188201_02_V.pdf October 30, 2001 9 Drill the marked holes using a 1 ⁄ 8 inch (.32 cm) bit. Use a center punch to makea slight indentation for your drill bit. Thiswill keep the drill bit from “walking” awayfrom the mark you have made. Installing Your Speakers From The Rear Of The Bulkhead Mark six ...

Page 10 - Repeat the above procedure for the left speaker.

10 October 30, 2001 AM188201_02_V.pdf Connect the speakers. Be sure the receiver oramplifier is turned OFF. If possible, disconnect thepower source. Use the supplied silicone-filled wirenuts to secure the ends of each wire pair. Place thestripped end of the positive (+) right channel receiverwire to...

Page 11 - Installing Your Speakers From The Front Of The Bulkhead; Installation from the front of the bulkhead

AM188201_02_V.pdf October 30, 2001 11 Snap the grille in place on the mounting flange.No hardware is needed to secure this part. Youare now finished with the assembly. Enjoy yourmusic system! Place the template over the area where the speakeris to be located. The round outer edge shows howmuch room ...

Page 12 - These markings are important to help keep the

12 October 30, 2001 AM188201_02_V.pdf Use a half-round file or wood rasp to smooth outany roughness in the speaker hole you have cut. Using the sabre saw, cut the hole for the speaker,carefully staying just inside the line. Take your time;you want a smooth edged circular hole. B 4 Installing Your Sp...

Page 13 - AM188201_02_V.pdf October 30, 2001 13; Twisting the ends of the wires together is not

AM188201_02_V.pdf October 30, 2001 13 Connect the speakers. Be sure the receiver or amplifier isturned OFF. If possible, disconnect the power source. Use the supplied silicone-filled wire nuts to secure theends of each wire pair. Place the stripped end of thepositive (+) right channel receiver wire ...

Page 14 - Remove the speaker enclosure.; Reinsert the speaker enclosure.

14 October 30, 2001 AM188201_02_V.pdf Remove the speaker enclosure. Tie a knot in each joined wire pair to protect theconnection from being pulled apart. Installing Your Speakers From The Front Of The Bulkhead B 10 Reinsert the speaker enclosure. Note: For added protection against water enter- ing t...

Page 15 - AM188201_02_V.pdf October 30, 2001 15; Remove the speaker cone shield from the enclosure.

AM188201_02_V.pdf October 30, 2001 15 Finally, snap on the grille to the mounting flange. Nohardware is needed to secure this part. You are nowfinished with the assembly. Enjoy your musicsystem! Install six screws, if possible. You need at least threescrews installed and equally spaced. Remove the p...

Page 16 - Maintaining Your Speakers; Cleaning the speakers

16 October 30, 2001 AM188201_02_V.pdf Problem What to do • Make sure the boat’s receiver is turned ON.• Make sure the power supply of the boat is connected and adequately charged. • Make sure the receiver is not set to MUTE.• Refer to the owner’s guide that came with your receiver.• Check connection...

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AM188201_02_V.pdf October 30, 2001 17 Bose ® Corporation Italia Bose S.p.A., Via della Magliana 87600148 Romawww.bose.iTTEL 06-65670802 FAX 06-65680167 Japan Bose K.K., Shibuya YT Building28-3 Maruyama-choShibuya-ku, Tokyo 150TEL 3-5489-0955 FAX 3-5489-0592 Nederland Bose B.V., Nijverheidstraat 8113...