BOSE CORPORATION WHICH IS BEING FURNISHED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF SERVICING THE IDENTIFIED BOSE PRODUCT BY AN AUTHORIZED BOSE SERVICE CENTER AND SHALL NOT BE REPRODUCED OR USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. WARRANTY The Bose EdgeMax Loud Speaker is covered by a limited 5-year warranty.
EdgeMax in-ceiling premium loudspeakers are available with two different horizontal coverage patterns. EdgeMax EM90 models provide nominal 90-degree horizontal coverage and are intended for in-ceiling mounting near room corners. EdgeMax EM180 models provide nominal 180-degree horizontal coverage and are intended for in-ceiling mounting near wall boundaries centered along target coverage zones.
2. This part is referenced for informational purposes only. It is not stocked as a repair part. Refer to the next higher assembly for a replacement part. This part is critical for safety purposes. Failure to use a Bose recommended part may result in a safety hazard and may void the regulatory certification.
Disassembly Procedure 1. Grille Removal 1.2 Remove the magnetically mounted grille from the Edgemax assembly by lifting on the edges. Figure 6. Note: A lanyard is attached to the grille and a brush clip is attached at the opposite end. Removal of the brush clip will be necessary to place the grille off to the side, as shown in fi...
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Disassembly Procedure 2.3 The four red arrows shown in fi gure 9, reference the four anchor bolts that secure the baffl e to the enclosure. The anchor bolts must be loosened to separate the baffl e from the enclosure. Figure 9 2.4 Figure 10 shows one of the four anchor bolt 5/16 head and washer and fi...
Disassembly Procedure Carefully lift off the baffl e from the enclo- sure, taking care not to damage the baffl e or internal components as shown in fi gure 13. Figure 13 3. Driver Removal 3.1 Refer to the disassembly procedures, see above.
Disassembly Procedure 3.4 Remove the four screws indicated by the red arrows as shown in fi gure 17. The driver and driver fl ange will come off as an assembly. Note: During remounting of the driver fl ange to the baffl e, do not tighten the six screws until all are threaded in position, then tighten, as there is a possibility of cross threading one of the screws.
Disassembly Procedure 5.3 Remove the input connector from the crossover as indicated by the red arrow in Figure 21. Figure 21 Note: The crossover can be placed off to the side as shown in fi gure 22. Figure 22 6. Woofer Removal 6.1 Perform procedure 5 to remove the crossover.
Disassembly Procedure 7. Transformer and Switch Assembly Removal 7.1 Refer to procedures 1 and 2. 7.2 Remove the four T20 Torx screws securing the metal plate to the baffl e assembly as shown by red arrows in fi gure Figure 25 7.3 After removing the four screws, carefully lift out the transformer and it place off to the side as shown in fi...
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Disassembly Procedure 7.6 Remove the one half inch nut to remove the switch from the baffl e as indicated by the red arrow, shown in fi gure 29. Figure 29 7.7 Figure 30, Lift out the switch. Figure 30 7.8 Figure 31 shows the 6 pin female connector barrier strip, this is not a serviceable part.
Enclosure and Baffl e Gasket 8. Enclosure Gasket 8.1 The enclosure and the baffl e have gaskets to prevent air leaks. The enclosure gasket is glued as indicated by red arrows in fi gure 33. The green arrows indicate the non glued baffl...
Test Procedures 3. Rub and Tick Test EM90 and EM180 Test Procedures Equipment Required: 3.1 Apply a 10 Hz, 10Vrms, + 1 Vrms signal • Audio signal generator to the 8 ohm input. • Male, 6 pin plug, Dinkle, PT: 792047-001S •...
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