This guide helps you install and use your speaker system properly. Please read the installation section completely before cutting any holes. It is important to understand the reasons for choosing one mounting hole size over the other. Warranty period Bose 131 marine speakers are covered by a limited 3-year transferable warranty. Details of the coverage are provided on the warranty card that came with your speakers. Please fill out the information section on your card. Then detach the card, and mail it to Bose Corporation. Technical information Features Size/Dimensions • Polymer fiber driver cone • Weight, unpacked: 9 lb (4 kg) • Dual-port polypropylene enclosure • 12"L x 31.2"D (30 cm x 8.9 cm) • Syncom II® computer quality control • Cut out Diameter: • 53.8" (13.7 cm) with access toSpeaker driver complement rear of mounting surface • One 41.2" (11.4 cm) full range environmental • 71.8" (18 cm) without access todriver per enclosure rear of mounting surface • Grille Diameter: 8" (21 cm) Compatibility/Impedance • Mounting Depth: 31.2" (8.9 cm) • Maximum continuous power per I.E.C.: 40W • Mounting Wall Thickness: • Compatible with receivers or amplifiers .75" (1.9 cm maximum) rear 10 - 80 watts per channel mounting • Impedance 4 - 8 ohms .50"(1.2 cm maximum) front mounting Finish • Grille: Arctic White For your records… Serial numbers are located on the label of each 131 marine speaker. Serial numbers: _____________________ and _____________________________________ Dealer name: __________________________________________________________________ Dealer phone: _______________________ Purchase date: ___________________________ We suggest you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner’s guide. October 30, 2001 AM188201_02_V.pdf Contents/Records Contents/Records Where to find… Setting up Unpack the carton ........................................................................................................ 4 Tools required ............................................................................................................... 4 Select the locations for your speakers ......................................................................... 5 Installing Your Speakers Test the speakers ......................................................................................................... 6 Mounting the speakers ................................................................................................. 6 Installation from the rear of the bulkhead ..................................................................... 7 Installation from the front of the bulkhead .................................................................. 11 Maintaining Your Speakers Cleaning the speakers ................................................................................................ 16 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 16 Bose® Corporation ....................................................................................inside back cover 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 accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10(1) of the Directive, is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s): Technical regulations: EN50081-1, EN50082-1 Accredited by Bose Corporation acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product: Bose® Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA We, the offerer: DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY AM188201_02_V.pdf October 30, 2001 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 some extra blades available. A hole saw may also be used. Large diameter hole saws are available and they allow you to make circular cuts on a flat surface. • Drill with the following bits: - For drilling the screw holes a 3.32 inch (.24 cm) bit is preferred, but you could also use a 1.8 (.32 cm) inch bit. - For drilling the starter hole, use a 5.16 inch (.8 cm) bit. • Center punch or awl. • Half-round file or rasp. • Eye and ear protection; dust mask. CAUTION: Failure to follow these instructions voids all warranties on your speakers. If you are unsure of your ability to complete this process, consult a professional installer. Please read this owner’s guide completely before beginning installation. Unpack the carton Carefully unpack your speakers and save all packing materials for possible future use. Do not attempt to use your speaker system if any part of it appears damaged. Notify Bose® Corporation or your authorized Bose dealer immediate...