DesignMax DM3C In-ceiling Loudspeaker Installation Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Guía de instalación. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Notice d’installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Installationsanleitung. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Guida all'installazione. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Installatiehandleiding. . . . . . . . . .
Important Safety Instructions Please read and keep all safety and use instructions. This product is intended for installation by professional installers only! This document is intended to provide professional installers with basic installation and safety guidelines for this product in typical fixed-installation systems. Please read this document and all safety warnings before attempting installation. Do not attempt to service this product yourself.
Overview PRO.BOSE.COM Package Contents ×2 ×2 ×2 ×4 ×1 Product Dimensions 154 mm 6.0 in 255 mm 10.0 in 203 mm 8.0 in 39 mm 1.5 in 144 mm 5.7 in Technical Specifications For additional specifications, see the DesignMax DM3C technical data sheet at PRO.BOSE.COM. Physical Product Dimensions Grille diameter: 255 mm (10.0 in) Enclosure diameter: 203 mm (8.0 in) Backcan depth: 144 mm (5.7 in) Hole cutout 208 mm (8.2 in) Maximum Ceiling Thickness 39 mm (1.
Setup PRO.BOSE.COM Installation Options Installation Options and Accessories q Adjustable Tile Bridge (included) w Rough-in Pan (optional) q Conduit Fitting If using a flexible metal conduit, use with a 3/8-inch conduit fitting or a 3/8-inch dual (duplex) connector. Note: Conduit fittings are not provided. w 3/8-inch single in 3/8-inch duplex in/loop Choosing an Installation Method q Top Knockout Use the top knockout when there is available space above the ceiling.
Setup PRO.BOSE.COM Wiring the Loudspeaker Wire Gauge The DesignMax DM3C loudspeaker is designed to work with 18 AWG (0.8 mm2) to 14 AWG (2.1 mm2) size wire only. Connection Diagrams Expose six millimeters (1/4 inch) of bare wire to attach to the terminals.
Setup PRO.BOSE.COM Assembling the Tile Bridge Note: If you are installing in a hard ceiling, assemble the tile bridge after inserting the rails and ring through the hole cutout (see page 7). 1. Align the rails and insert the tabs into the slots. 2. Pull the rails outward to secure them together. 3. Align the rails parallel to each other and press the tile bridge ring down to secure the ring to the rails.
Installation PRO.BOSE.COM Preparing Hard Ceiling (Existing Construction) Cutting the Ceiling 1. Use the template to trace a hole onto the ceiling. 2. Cut a hole into the ceiling. Installing the Tile Bridge 1. Insert the tile bridge rails and ring through the hole and place the rails parallel to each other across the ceiling grid or ceiling furring. 2. Assemble the tile bridge. q w q w Mounting the Loudspeaker 1. Pass the audio wire through the wire opening. 2.
Installation PRO.BOSE.COM Installing in Hard Ceiling Using a Rough-in Pan (New Construction) For information on installing a rough-in pan, see the DesignMax Rough-in Pan installation guide at PRO.BOSE.COM. Once the rough-in pan is installed, see Mounting the Loudspeaker on page 7. Attaching the Grille Insert the safety lanyard pin into the hole in the loudspeaker. Using both hands, position the grille against the loudspeaker. The grille secures to the loudspeaker magnetically.
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TECHNICAL DATA DesignMax DM3C in-ceiling loudspeaker Product Overview DesignMax loudspeakers bring outstanding audio and aesthetics to any commercial space. The 25watt DesignMax DM3C loudspeaker features a twoway 3.25-inch woofer and ¾-inch tweeter coaxially mounted within the Dispersion Alignment system, producing a frequency range of 75 Hz - 20 kHz. The DM3C is ceiling-mounted and installs easily via QuickHold mounting arms.
DesignMax DM3C in-ceiling loudspeaker PHYSICAL Enclosure Material Engineered-plastics front baffle with integrated steel formed back can Grille Magnetically attached perforated steel, powder-coated finish, paintable, with safety-tether Logo Rotatable, removable Color Black: RAL 9005, White: Bose Arctic White, similar to RAL 9003, Paintable Environmental Indoor only Safety Agency UL-1480A, S5591/ UL Listed, in compliance with UL2043 for plenum-space installation, NFPA70 & NFPA90-A, in accordance w
DesignMax DM3C in-ceiling loudspeaker On-Axis Frequency Response (half-space (2π) with Bose EQ voicing) 120 SPL (dB) 110 100 90 80 70 60 20 100 1000 10000 20000 10000 20000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) Impedance Ohms 100 10 1 20 100 1000 Frequency (Hz) Beamwidth Angle (degrees) 360 100 Horizontal 10 Vertical 20 100 1000 Frequency (Hz) For additional specifications and application information, please visit PRO.BOSE.COM. Specifications subject to change without notice. 11/2019 PRO.
DesignMax DM3C in-ceiling loudspeaker Dimensions For additional specifications and application information, please visit PRO.BOSE.COM. Specifications subject to change without notice. 11/2019 PRO.BOSE.
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