Important Safety Information - Bose RoomMatch RMS215 Installation And Safety Manuallines

Important Safety Information

This product is intended for installation by professional installers only! Thank you for selecting Bose
subwoofers for your sound reinforcement system. This document is intended to provide professional installers with basic
installation and safety guidelines for Bose RoomMatch™ subwoofers in typical fixed-installation systems. Please read this
document before attempting installation.
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responsibility to ensure installation of the loudspeakers and mounting system is performed in accordance with all applicable
codes, including local building codes and regulations. Consult the local authority having jurisdiction before installing this
product.
WARNING: Unsafe mounting or overhead suspension of any heavy load can result in serious injury and equipment damage. It
is the responsibility of the installer to evaluate the reliability of any mounting method used for their application. Only professional
installers with the knowledge of proper hardware and safe mounting techniques should attempt to install any loudspeaker
overhead.
Guidelines for Permanent Installation of RoomMatch™ Subwoofers
The installation information contained in this document is only a general guideline and cannot, as such, represent all requirements and
precautions. Accordingly, anyone using this material assumes all liability and is expressly responsible for the safety of all loudspeaker
array designs and mounting configurations applied in practice.
1) Prior to the installation of any overhead loudspeaker, a licensed professional engineer must approve the location and method of
attachment to the building structure and confirm they are consistent with all building codes and regulations. Ensure the mounting
surface and the method of attaching the loudspeaker system to the surface is capable of supporting the total weight of the system.
A safety factor of 10:1 is recommended.
2) Obtain all mounting system components from reputable manufacturers. Select a mounting system appropriate for your loudspeaker
system and its intended application. We recommend Bose mounting accessories when available. A licensed professional engineer
must review the design and fabrication of custom mounting hardware or alterations.
3) The top, bottom, and sides of Bose RoomMatch™ subwoofers feature M10 threaded inserts to facilitate the suspension of the
loudspeaker by a qualified person. Do NOT use SAE 3/8" size threaded hardware! Use only SI Class hardware. Fasteners should be
SI Class 10.9 or equivalent. Unmarked fasteners should not be used. Use a minimum of four threaded-insert suspension points per
loudspeaker.
4) Do not suspend loudspeaker using handles as attachment points. Handles are NOT designed for load bearing!
5) Use lock washers or a locking compound intended for hand disassembly, such as LOCTITE
compound, for a vibration resistant assembly.
6) Fasteners should be long enough to engage no fewer than 14 full threads of the attachment point. Using a fastener that is too short
may result in an unsafe assembly. Confirm that at least 14 full threads are engaged.
7) Fasteners should be tightened using torque not to exceed 35 to 40 foot- pounds (47 to 54 Newton-meters). Over-tightening the
fastener could result in irreparable damage to the cabinet and create an unsafe assembly.
8) Do not attempt to alter the threaded attachment points or re-thread the attachment points to accommodate any other thread size or
type; doing so will compromise the safety while permanently damaging the loudspeaker.
9) Use a safety cable, separately attached to the cabinet, at a point not in common with the load bearing attachment points of the
mounting system to the loudspeaker. This is recommended even if not required by local regulation. Consult a licensed professional
engineer or a rigging professional for proper design and installation.
CAUTION: Installed loudspeaker arrays require regular inspection and routine maintenance to ensure proper function and
safe operation. Inspect mounting hardware and attachments for signs of corrosion, bending or any other condition that may
decrease the structural integrity. Immediately replace worn or damaged components.
CAUTION: Make no modifications to the loudspeakers or mounting accessories. Unauthorized alterations may compromise
safety and could result in damage, injury, or death.
CAUTION: The total weight of all suspended loudspeakers and rigging attached to the threaded inserts must not exceed the
total Working Load Limit: RMS215 WLL = 510 lbs (231 kg).
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