Bose 151 Owner's guide - Page 5

• Regardless of where you place your speakers, make sure they cannot fall and cause injuries. See "Accessories" on page 8. • Bose 151® speakers are not magnetically shielded. Keep them at least 9 inches (23 cm) from any video screen or monitor. Note: Magnets in the speakers will affect a boat compass. Consider this in choosing a speaker location, or make sure to correct for this deviation. • On a boat, you can surface mount the speakers or mount them flush to the bulkhead. (Refer to "Accessories" on page 8.) Note: To flush-mount 151 speakers in a boat, you must cut a hole in the bulkhead for each speaker. You may want to consult a marine electronics installer (employed by most boat yards) before cutting any holes. Unpack the speakers Unpack each speaker carefully. Save the carton and packing materials for possible later use. If either speaker appears damaged, do not operate either one. Repack both speakers in the original carton and notify your authorized Bose dealer immediately. How to hook up Bose® 151 speakers CAUTION: Before making any connections, turn off your receiver or amplifier and unplug it from the outlet (the AC power mains). Choose the speaker cord Be sure to use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker cord. Standard zip cord (2conductor, 18-gauge wire found at electrical and hardware stores) works for most applications. If your speakers will be more than 30 feet (9 m) from the receiver or amplifier, see the wire recommendations under "Technical information" on page 10. Or check with your authorized Bose dealer. If you decide to run the speaker cord through a wall or underground, check your local building code requirements, or contact an electrical installer before proceeding. Note: Be sure to cut enough cord to reach from the receiver to each speaker. 5