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- Page 1 ® ® Bose FreeSpace Model 8 And Model 32 Loudspeakers Installer’s Guide May 6, 2002 AM177915_03_V.pdf Bose Corporation...
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Page 2: Safety Information
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose these loudspeakers to moisture. WARNING Bose Model 8 and Model 32 loudspeakers are electrical appliances. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. As with all electrical appliances, dangerous electrical shock may result if unqualified personnel attempt repair. Only qualified personnel should perform service and installation. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Appendix C: Safety Requirements ..............20 C.1 Safety agency listings ................ 20 C.2 Fire protective signaling ..............20 Appendix D: Service ..................21 D.1 Warranty ..................... 21 D.2 Service ....................21 Bose Corporation ................ back cover AM177915_03_V.pdf • May 6, 2002... -
Page 4: Bose ® Freespace ® Model 8 And Model 32 Loudspeakers
The loudspeaker rim and grille can be painted to match the setting. Bose has an information sheet explaining how to paint the rim and grille. Call 1-800-996-BOSE and ask for a copy of 183073 Loudspeaker Painting. -
Page 5: Unpacking The Loudspeakers
Unpack the loudspeakers carefully (Figure 1). Save the carton and all packing materials. If any part appears damaged, do not install the loudspeakers. Repack them and immediately notify Bose Service or your authorized Bose Professional Products dealer. For the most efficient installation, review this section and plan ahead before wiring and installing Bose FreeSpace Model 8 or Model 32 loudspeakers. -
Page 6: Before You Begin
3.0 Before You Begin Ceiling type Evaluate the ceiling construction BEFORE beginning installation. Ceiling type, thickness, and strength determine the installation and connection methods as well as the necessity of support rails. A qualified person, such as a building trade professional, architect, or licensed professional engineer, should make these determinations. -
Page 7: Clearance
3.0 Before You Begin For 625 mm tiles, extend the rails in opposite directions until each rail reaches the ceiling grid on one side of the mounting pan. Ceiling tiles made of particle board, plywood, gypsum board, or plaster usually do Figure 2 10 –... -
Page 8: Preparing Wires
3.0 Before You Begin Preparing wires Figure 3 70V and 100V versions The loudspeaker terminals will accept either stripped wires or crimp-on forked connectors. Note: Using forked connectors for multiple wires is not acceptable in fire protective signaling and warning systems due to the lack of electrical supervision capability. -
Page 9: Setting Taps
3.0 Before You Begin Setting taps Set the transformer to the preferred wattage (Figure 5): Locate the blue wire. Disconnect the smaller tab from the shipped setting (8W on Model 8 loudspeakers, 32W on Model 32 loudspeakers). Reconnect to the preferred tap setting. Figure 5 Model 8 tap settings... -
Page 10: Installation
4.0 Installation ® Review Section 3.0 “Before You Begin” before installing FreeSpace Model 8 or Model 32 loudspeakers. It contains important guidelines for choosing the correct installation method and providing proper support for the loudspeakers. 4.1 Ceiling pans Ceiling tile installation Note: Do not unhook the springs. - Page 11 4.0 Installation Figure 9 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 position shown (Figure 10).
- Page 12 4.0 Installation Structural ceiling installation Before beginning this method of installation see Section 3.1, “Ceiling type” to be sure 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, remove the rails from the ceiling pans (Figure 11).
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Page 13: Loudspeaker Enclosures
4.0 Installation Figure 13 Figure 14 4.2 Loudspeaker enclosures Note: If the electrical connections have not been made yet, pull all wires through the mounting hole Figure 15 and clear of the springs. Complete electrical connections before releas- ing the loudspeaker into the ceiling. Releasing the loudspeaker with wires unconnected could cause the loudspeaker to jam on the dangling wires and could damage the mounting hole or... -
Page 14: Electrical Connections
4.0 Installation 4.3 Electrical connections Figures 18a Figure 18a and 18b 70V and 100V versions 1a. For stripped wire connections, place one straight wire on each side of the screw beneath the screw plate. Tighten the screw (Figure 18a). 1b. For crimp-on forked connectors, slide the connector under the screw plate. - Page 15 4.0 Installation Rotation feature The rotation feature provides access to the loudspeaker terminals during or after installation. This feature can be used for extra support while completing electrical connections or changing tap settings. The rotation feature is not an option if the ceiling is very thick or the tiles are very soft.
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Page 16: Loudspeaker Grilles
Note: It is not necessary to orient the ® Bose logo before installing the grille. The logo can be turned in any direction after installation. Removing installed... -
Page 17: Appendix A: Freespace Model 8 Loudspeaker Specifications
® Appendix A: FreeSpace Model 8 Loudspeaker Specifications Acoustic specifications Sensitivity: 70V & 100V – 81dB 1W 1m, maximum 90dB 8W 1m Sound pressure level (SPL) sensitivity is measured in an anechoic chamber as follows: • Full bandwidth pink noise is applied through a Model 8 equalizer and fed into a power amplifier. -
Page 18: Appendix B: Freespace Model 32 Loudspeaker Specifications
® Appendix B: FreeSpace Model 32 Loudspeaker Specifications 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. - Page 19 ® Appendix B: FreeSpace Model 32 Loudspeaker Specifications 1.31" 33.3 mm Figure 26 10.87" 276.1 mm 11.75" 298.45 mm 7.04" 178.8 mm .75" 19.1 mm 7.45" 189.2 mm Minus “T” 7.72" 196.1 mm AM177915_03_V.pdf • May 6, 2002...
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Page 20: Appendix C: Safety Requirements
Signal processing equipment ® The Bose FreeSpace (Model 8/32) system controller is the only equalizer listed for use with FreeSpace Model 8 and Model 32 loudspeakers in fire protective signaling and warning systems. The FreeSpace system controller installer’s guide describes the proper set up of fire protective signaling and warning systems using FreeSpace Model 8 or Model 32 loudspeakers. -
Page 21: Appendix D: Service
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 will verify any defects and arrange for service by a factory authorized Bose service agency, or by Bose Corporation. -
Page 22: Bose Corporation
Bose K.K., Shibuya YT Building, 28-3 Maruyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150 Canada TEL 03-5489-1054 FAX 03-5489-0591 Bose Ltd., 8-35 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B3 Nederland 1-800-444-BOSE (444-2673) Bose B.V., Nijverheidstraat 8, 1135 GE Edam Weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET (eastern time) - Page 23 © 1996 Bose Corporation Covered by patent rights issued and/or pending. JN96526 PN177915 Rev. 03 AM177915 Rev. 03 06/96 AM177915_03_V.pdf • May 6, 2002...