Install guide
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Important Safety Instructions
Caution marks on the product
These CAUTION marks are located on the back of the product.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an 
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system 
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute 
a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as 
marked on the system, is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of important operating and maintenance instruc-
tions in this owner’s guide.
Important safety instructions
1.  Read these instructions. 
2.  Keep these instructions – for future reference.
3.  Heed all warnings – on the product and in the owner’s 
guide.
4.  Follow all instructions. 
5.  Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture.
6.  Clean only with a dry cloth. 
7.  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-
dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect 
it from overheating, put the product in a position and loca-
tion that will not interfere with its proper ventilation. 
8.  Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, 
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat. 
9.  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades 
with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug 
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider 
blade or third prong are provided for your safety. If the 
provided plug does not fit in your outlet, consult an 
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or 
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience  
recep-tacles, and the point where they exit from 
the apparatus. 
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer. 
12. Use only with the cart, stand, 
tripod, bracket, or table specified  
by the manufacturer or sold with 
the apparatus. When a cart is 
used, use caution when moving 
the cart/apparatus combination 
to avoid injury from tip-over. 
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 
unused for long periods of time to prevent damage to 
this product. 
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 
damaged in any way such as power-supply cord or 
plug is damaged; liquid has been spilled or objects 
have fallen into the apparatus; the apparatus has  
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not oper-
ate normally, or has been dropped. Do not attempt to 
 service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers 
may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. 
Please call Bose to be referred to an authorized  service 
center near you.
15. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid overload-
ing wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience 
receptacles. 
16. Do not let objects or liquids enter the product – as they 
may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that 
could result in a fire or electric shock.
17. See product enclosure for safety related markings. 
18. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should 
be placed on the apparatus. 
19. The mains plug is used to disconnect the device and it 
shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect 
the power input, the mains plug of the apparatus shall be 
disconnected from the mains.
20. The POWER indicator LED will illuminate green when the 
product has mains power. If power is applied and the LED 
is not illuminated, or if the LED is red, please send the unit 
for service.
WARNING: 
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 
do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
  WARNING: The apparatus shall not be exposed to  
dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such 
as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatuAs with any 
electronic products, use care not to spill liquids into any 
part of the system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a 
fire hazard.
Information about products that generate electrical 
noise
If applicable, this equipment has been tested and found to comply 
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 
the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. However, this is no guarantee that interference will not occur 
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged 
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following 
measures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
• Connecttheequipmenttoanoutletonadifferentcircuitthan
the one to which the receiver is connected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianfor
help.
This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B 
 specifications.
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ThisproductconformstotheEMCdirective89/336/EEC
andtotheLowVoltageDirective73/23/EEC.The 
complete Declaration of Conformity can be found on  
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