Bose Lifestyle 5 The Bose® Lifestyle® amplifier - Owner's gu - Page 7

Setting Up Your Lifestyle® Stereo Amplifier Selecting a location for your Lifestyle® stereo amplifier Select a location for your Lifestyle® stereo amplifier and mount it according to the following guidelines. CAUTION: DO NOT mount the amplifier on surfaces that are not sturdy enough, or that have hazards concealed behind them, such as electrical wiring or plumbing. The amplifier must be placed indoors. It is neither designed nor tested for use outdoors or on boats. Although the amplifier does not need to be situated close to either your Lifestyle® system or the accessory speakers, consider the following guidelines when selecting a location for your amplifier: • Locate the amplifier indoors and within 8 feet (2.5 m) of a power outlet. • Make sure that the amplifier is located within the reach of the supplied 30-foot audio input cable. • Place the amplifier in an area where the maximum ambient temperature is less than 104°F (45°C). • For optimum performance, place the amplifier in a well-ventilated area. • DO NOT PLACE THE AMPLIFIER IN A COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AREA - If the amplifier is installed on a shelf, or in a bookcase, or inside an entertainment center, maintain 2.0 inches (5.0 cm) minimum clearance (Figure 2) on all sides of the amplifier with an open area of 3.0 inches (7.5 cm) minimum immediately above it to allow for air flow. If adequate ventilation is not provided, the amplifier will automatically protect itself by reducing its volume level in order to limit its temperature. • DO NOT place the amplifier on any heat-sensitive surface, such as the finished surface of fine furniture. Like all electrical equipment, it generates some heat. • DO NOT use the amplifier in a damp location. It is important to prevent moisture from getting into the unit. Figure 2 Required clearance between the amplifier and any material or surface. 2.0 in. (5.0 cm) 3.0 in. (7.5 cm) 2.0 in. (5.0 cm) Figure 3 Horizontal surface mounting 2.0 in. (5.0 cm) 2.0 in. (5.0 cm) • When mounting the amplifier on a horizontal surface like a floor or shelf (Figure 3), the amplifier's rubber feet provide stability and prevent scratches. Figure 4 Wall mounting • To mount the amplifier on a wall (Figure 4), remove the rubber feet and use the existing guide holes in the amplifier's enclosure. See Figure 5 on page 6 for recommended mounting hardware. AM262840_00_V.pdf January 4, 2002 5