BOSE MA12 Panray Modular Line Array Loudspeaker Installation Guide
- June 10, 2024
- Bose
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BOSE MA12 Panray Modular Line Array Loudspeaker
Product Information
- The Panaray Modular Line Array Loudspeaker is a high-performance loudspeaker designed for permanent installation in indoor or outdoor venues.
- The product conforms to all applicable EU directive requirements and Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016.
- The complete declaration of conformity can be found at www.Bose.com/compliance.
- The loudspeaker has threaded attachment points that require metric Grade 8.8 minimum fasteners. The fasteners should be tightened using torque not to exceed 50 inch-pounds (5.6 Newton-meters).
- Using graded hardware is recommended, and a 10:1 safety-weight ratio should be maintained when attaching the loudspeaker to a mounting surface.
Product Usage Instructions
- Choose a position and mounting method consistent with local building codes and regulations. Ensure the mounting surface and the method of attaching the loudspeaker to the surface is structurally capable of supporting the weight of the loudspeaker
- For permanent installation, attach the loudspeaker to brackets or other mounting surfaces for long-term or seasonal use.
- Use only metric Grade 8.8 minimum fasteners and tighten them using torque not to exceed 50 inch-pounds (5.6 Newton meters).
- Do not attempt to alter the threaded attachment points or re-thread them to accommodate any other thread size or type, as this will render the installation unsafe and permanently damage the loudspeaker.
- If necessary, you may substitute 1/4-inch washers and lock washers for the 6 mm ones.
- To improve resistance to vibrations, it is recommended to use locking washers or adhesive, such as Loctite 242, that allows for disassembly.
For Permanent Installation
This product conforms to all applicable EU directive requirements. The
complete declaration of conformity can be found at:
www.Bose.com/compliance. This product
conforms to all applicable Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and
all other applicable UK regulations. The complete declaration of conformity
can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance.
WARNING: Permanent installations involve the attachment of the
loudspeakers to brackets or other mounting surfaces for long-term or seasonal
use. Such mountings, frequently in overhead locations, involve the risk of
personal injury if either the mounting system or the loudspeaker attachment
fails. Bose® offers permanent mounting brackets for the safe use of these
loudspeakers in such installations. However, we realize some installations may
call for the use of other, custom-designed mounting solutions or non-Bose
mounting products. While Bose Corporation cannot be held responsible for the
proper design and use of non-Bose mounting systems, we offer the following
guidelines for the permanent installation of any Bose® PANARAY® MA12/MA12EX
Modular Line
Array Loudspeaker: Choose a position and mounting method consistent with
local building codes and regulations. Ensure the mounting surface and the
method of attaching the loudspeaker to the surface is structurally capable of
supporting the weight of the loudspeaker. A 10:1 safety weight ratio is
recommended.
- Obtain your mounting system from a reputable manufacturer, and make sure the system is specifically designed for the loudspeaker of choice and your intended use.
- Before using a custom-designed and fabricated mounting system, have a licensed professional engineer review the design and fabrication for structural integrity and safety in the intended application.
- Notice that all threaded attachment points on the rear of each loudspeaker cabinet have a metric M6 x 1 x 15 mm thread with 10 usable threads.
- Use a safety cable, separately attached to the cabinet at a point not in common with the load-bearing attachment points of the bracket to the loudspeaker.
- If you are unfamiliar with the proper design, use, and purpose of a safety cable, consult a licensed professional engineer, a rigging professional, or a theatrical lighting trades professional.
CAUTION: Use only graded hardware. Fasteners should be metric Grade 8.8
minimum and should be tightened using torque not to exceed 50 inch-pounds (5.6
Newton-meters). Overtightening the fastener could result in irreparable damage
to the cabinet and an unsafe assembly. Lockwashers or a thread locking
compound intended for hand disassembly (such as Loctite® 242) should be used
for a vibration-resistant assembly.
CAUTION: The fastener should be long enough to engage no fewer than 8 and
no more than 10 threads of the attachment point. A fastener should protrude by
8 to 10 mm, with 10 mm preferred (5/16 to 3/8 inch, with 3/8 inch preferred)
beyond the assembled mounting parts to provide sufficient threaded attachment
to the loudspeaker. Using a fastener that is too long may result in
irreparable damage to the cabinet and, when overtightened, can create a
potentially unsafe assembly. Using a fastener that is too short provides
inadequate holding power and may strip the mounting threads, resulting in an
unsafe assembly. Confirm that at least 8 full threads are engaged in your
assembly.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to alter the threaded attachment points. While
SAE 1/4 – 20 UNC fasteners are very similar in appearance to the metric M6,
they are not interchangeable. Do not attempt to re-thread the attachment
points to accommodate any other thread size or type. Doing this will render
the installation unsafe and will permanently damage the loudspeaker. You may
substitute 1/4-inch washers and lock washers for the 6 mm ones.
This product conforms to all applicable EU directive requirements. The
complete declaration of conformity can be found at:
www.Bose.com/compliance.
Dimensions
Wiring schematic
System Setup
pro.Bose.com For specs, EQ data, and detailed information.
Setup
Stacks greater than three units will require custom rigging.
Choices
| MA12 | MA12EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Transformer | CVT-MA12 |
White/Black
| CVT-MA12EX
White/Black
Coupling bracket| CB-MA12
White/Black
| CB-MA12EX
White/Black
Pitch-only Bracket| WB-MA12/MA12EX
White/Black
Bi-pivot Bracket| WMB-MA12/MA12EX
White/Black
Pitch Lock Upper Bracket| WMB2-MA12/MA12EX
White/Black
ControlSpace ® **Engineered Sound Processor**|
ESP-88 or ESP-00
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- AM317618 Rev. 01
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- For use by trained installers only