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Page 2 - Safety Information; WARNING

2 Please read this guide Bose ® FreeSpace ® Model 8 and Model 32 loudspeakers are significantly different from conventional ceiling loudspeakers, both in operation and installation. Werecommend this guide be read carefully. Safety Information 1.1 Read the instructions – Read and keep all safety and ...

Page 3 - FreeSpace; Contents

3 1.0 Safety Information ....................................................................................... 22.0 Bose ® FreeSpace ® Model 8 And Model 32 Loudspeakers ......................... 4 2.1 Unpacking the loudspeakers ................................................................ 5 3.0...

Page 4 - loudspeakers meet the aesthetic demands of most architectural; Figure 1

4 2.0 Bose ® FreeSpace ® Model 8 And Model 32 Loudspeakers Bose designed the FreeSpace Model 8 and Model 32 loudspeakers to providehigh fidelity voice and music reinforcement in commercial settings. These Virtu-ally Invisible ® loudspeakers meet the aesthetic demands of most architectural designs. T...

Page 6 - Ceiling type; Bracket installation; Structural ceilings –; Support rails; Ceiling tiles –

6 3.0 Before You Begin 3.1 Ceiling type Evaluate the ceiling construction BEFORE beginning installation. Ceiling type,thickness, and strength determine the installation and connection methods aswell as the necessity of support rails. A qualified person, such as a building tradeprofessional, architec...

Page 7 - Figure 2; Rotation feature; Clearance

7 For 625 mm tiles, extend the rails in opposite directions until each rail reaches theceiling grid on one side of the mounting pan. Ceiling tiles made of particle board, plywood, gypsum board, or plaster usually do 3.0 Before You Begin 10 ° – 15 ° Figure 2 not require support rails. However the sup...

Page 8 - Preparing wires; Junction box; version; Figure 3

8 3.0 Before You Begin 3.3 Preparing wires 70V and 100V versions The loudspeaker terminals willaccept either stripped wires orcrimp-on forked connectors. Note: Using forked connectors for multiple wires is not acceptable infire protective signaling andwarning systems due to the lackof electrical sup...

Page 9 - Figure 6; Figure 5

9 1 – + 2 70V 4 8 C 1 – + 2 70V 4 8 C 1 – + 2 70V 4 8 C 16 32 16 32 3.5 Setting taps Set the transformer to the preferred wattage (Figure 5): 1. Locate the blue wire. 2. Disconnect the smaller tab from the shipped setting (8W on Model 8 loudspeakers, 32W on Model 32 loudspeakers). 3. Reconnect to th...

Page 10 - Figure 7; Review Section 3.0 “Before You Begin” before installing FreeSpace; Ceiling tile installation; inch around; Figure 8

10 Figure 7 Review Section 3.0 “Before You Begin” before installing FreeSpace ® Model 8 or Model 32 loudspeakers. It contains important guidelines for choosing the correctinstallation method and providing proper support for the loudspeakers. 4.1 Ceiling pans Ceiling tile installation Note: Do not un...

Page 11 - Figure 9; Place the ceiling pan over the hole in the ceiling tile (Figure 9).; Note

11 Figure 9 4.0 Installation 4. Place the ceiling pan over the hole in the ceiling tile (Figure 9). Note : For 2' x 4' ceiling tiles, place the rails parallel with the 2 foot side of the tile. 5. Pull the springs through the mounting hole and hook in the installation positionshown (Figure 10). Note ...

Page 12 - Structural ceiling installation; Do not unhook the springs.; ush to the outer edge of

12 Structural ceiling installation Before beginning this method of installation see Section 3.1, “Ceiling type” to besure the ceiling qualifies for installation as a structural ceiling . Note: Do not unhook the springs. Wear safety glasses. 1. For both FreeSpace ® 6 Model 8 and Model 32 loudspeakers...

Page 13 - Loudspeaker enclosures; If the electrical connections

13 ;;;;; ;;;;; ;;;;; ;;;;; C L I C K C L I C K ;;;;; ;;;;; ;;;;; ;;;;; ;;;;; ;;;;; ;;;;; ;;;;; ;;;;; ;;;;; Figure 13 4.2 Loudspeaker enclosures Note: If the electrical connections have not been made yet, pull allwires through the mounting holeand clear of the springs. Complete electrical connections...

Page 14 - Electrical connections; If the screw is loose the cover; Depress the terminal tab.; CAUTION; trade size wire

14 Figures 18aand 18b 4.0 Installation Figure 18a Figure 18b 4.3 Electrical connections 70V and 100V versions 1a. For stripped wire connections,place one straight wire on eachside of the screw beneath thescrew plate. Tighten the screw(Figure 18a). 1b. For crimp-on forked connectors,slide the connect...

Page 15 - If the top of the loudspeaker

15 Rotation feature The rotation feature provides access to the loudspeaker terminals during or afterinstallation. This feature can be used for extra support while completing electricalconnections or changing tap settings. The rotation feature is not an option if theceiling is very thick or the tile...

Page 16 - Loudspeaker grilles; If the ceiling tile lifts up as the; Removing installed; Repeat for the second spring.

16 ;;; ;;; ® Figure 23 ;;;; ;;;; Figure 24 4.0 Installation 4.4 Loudspeaker grilles 1. Pull down on the tab to remove the paint shield (Figure 23). 2. Push up on the grille until it is flush with the loudspeaker rim (Figure 24). Note: If the ceiling tile lifts up as the grille is installed, pull the...

Page 17 - Acoustic specifications; • Full bandwidth pink noise is applied through a Model 8 equalizer; Appendix A: FreeSpace; FreeSpace Model 8; W maximum; Mechanical; installed

17 A.1 Acoustic specifications Sensitivity: 70V & 100V – 81dB 1W 1m, maximum 90dB 8W 1m Sound pressure level (SPL) sensitivity is measured in an anechoicchamber as follows: • Full bandwidth pink noise is applied through a Model 8 equalizer and fed into a power amplifier. Appendix A: FreeSpace ® ...

Page 18 - FreeSpace Model 32 Loudspeaker; Mechanical specifications

18 B.1 Acoustic specifications Sensitivity: 4 ohm – 87dB 1W 1m, maximum 102dB 32W 1m Sound pressure level (SPL) sensitivity is measured as follows: • Full bandwidth pink noise is applied directly to a low output impedance amplifier with the output limited to the wattage specified. Sensitivity: 70/10...

Page 19 - Appendix B: FreeSpace

19 7.04" 178.8 mm .75" 19.1 mm 7.45" 189.2 mm Minus “T” T 7.72" 196.1 mm Appendix B: FreeSpace ® Model 32 Loudspeaker Specifications Figure 26 ® 11.75" 298.45 mm 33.3 mm 1.31" 10.87" 276.1 mm AM177915_03_V.pdf • May 6, 2002

Page 20 - C.1 Safety agency listings; All models are UL 1480 listed:; FreeSpace Model 8 and Model 32 (70V fire safety models); C.2 Fire protective signaling; Bose; Signal processing equipment; The Bose FreeSpace; Wire preparation; FreeSpace Model 32 Fire safety model; Appendix C: Safety Requirements

20 C.1 Safety agency listings FreeSpace ® Model 8 and Model 32 (70V, 100V and 4 Ω versions) All models are UL 1480 listed: • Vandal resistant (with grilles in place); • General use - UL Category UEAY, Control number 3N89, File number S5591; • Air handling spaces (ceiling plenums) - NFPA 70 NEC 1993 ...

Page 21 - Warranty; Service

21 D.1 Warranty Bose ® covers FreeSpace ® Model 8 and Model 32 loudspeakers with a 5 year, transferable, limited warranty. D.2 Service If you have problems with your Bose FreeSpace Model 8 or Model 32 loudspeak-ers, contact your authorized Bose Professional Products Dealer. The dealer willverify any...