BOSE DesignMax DM5P Pendant Loudspeaker Installation Guide

June 5, 2024
Bose

BOSE DesignMax DM5P Pendant Loudspeaker

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. Refer all servicing to authorized service centers, installers, technicians, dealers or distributors. To contact Bose Professional or to find a dealer or distributor near you, visit PRO.BOSE.COM.

  1.  Read these instructions.
  2.  Keep these instructions.
  3.  Heed all warnings.
  4.  Follow all instructions.
  5.  Do not use this apparatus near water.
  6.  Clean only with a dry cloth.
  7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produces heat.
  9.  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

WARNINGS/CAUTIONS

  • This product is intended for indoor use only.
  • All Bose products must be installed in accordance with local, state, federal and industry regulations. It is the installer’s 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.
  • Unsafe mounting or overhead suspension of any heavy load can result in serious injury or death, and property damage. It is the installer’s responsibility 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.
  • Do not mount the product in locations where it may be exposed to water or condensation.
  • Do not expose this product to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on or near the product.
  • Do not mount on surfaces that are not sturdy, or that have hazards concealed behind them, such as electrical wiring or plumbing. Ensure the bracket is installed by a qualified professional installer and in accordance with local building codes.
  • Use only the hardware and accessories included or specified by Bose for use with DesignMax DM5P loudspeakers. For information on compatible accessories, see the product’s technical data sheet at PRO.BOSE.COM.
  • Keep the product away from fire and heat sources. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the product.
  • Do not make unauthorized alterations to this product.
  • Do not expose loudspeaker or mounting components to any chemical substances that are not specified by Bose, including but not limited to lubricants, cleaning agents, contact sprays, or hydrocarbon-based solvents. Exposure to such substances can lead to degradation of the plastic material, resulting in cracking and creating a falling hazard.
  • Clean speakers using only a dry cloth. Do not expose loudspeaker to soap, detergent, mineral oil, alcohol or other cleaning agents or chemicals.

Cable-specific Warnings:

  • The cable is not intended for installation or use in indoor water facility areas (including, without limitation, indoor pools, indoor water parks, hot tub rooms, saunas, steam rooms and indoor skating rinks).
  • Do not use for lifting, such as a crane or pulley, or for hanging installations that include movement or dynamic behavior. Intended for hanging static loudspeakers only.
  • Do not walk or stand on the cable installation.
  • Do not paint the cable fastener or any other part of the cable assembly.
  • If using a cable system not supplied by Bose, the working load limit must be equal to or greater than the supplied cable system. See Technical Specifications for Safe Working Load.
  • Do not apply oil or any other lubricant to the cable fastener or any other part of the cable assembly.
  • Never join two cables together. Only use one cable assembly per loudspeaker hang point.
  • Only use the pendant suspension cable with Bose pendant loudspeakers.

China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements

 | Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements
Part Name| Lead (Pb)| Mercury (Hg)| Cadmium (Cd)| Hexavalent (CR(VI))| Polybrominated Biphenyl (PBB)| Polybrominated diphenylether (PBDE)
PCBs| X| O| O| O| O| O
Metal Parts| X| O| O| O| O| O
Plastic Parts| O| O| O| O| O| O
Speakers| X| O| O| O| O| O
Cables| X| O| O| O| O| O
This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.

O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

| ****
X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Equipment name: DesignMax DM5P, Type designation: 841166

 | Restricted substances and its chemical symbols
Unit| Lead (Pb)| Mercury (Hg)| Cadmium (Cd)| Hexavalent chromium (Cr+6)| Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)| Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
PCBs| –| ○| ○| ○| ○| ○
Metal Parts| –| ○| ○| ○| ○| ○
Plastic Parts| ○| ○| ○| ○| ○| ○
Speakers| –| ○| ○| ○| ○| ○
Cables| –| ○| ○| ○| ○| ○
Note 1: “○” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.

Note 2: The “−” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

Package Contents

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Product Dimensions

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Technical Specifications

Physical

Product Dimensions| Bottom diameter: 259 mm (10.20 in)
Height: 299 mm

(11.77 in)

Top diameter: 159 mm (6.26 in)
Cable Dimensions| Length: 4.57 m

(15.00 ft)

Diameter: 2 mm

(0.08 in)

Max Load (Safe Working Load) 1| 45.36 kg (100.0 lb)
Net Weight, Loudspeaker (single)| 4.13 kg (9.11 lb)
Shipping Weight (pair)| 11.00 kg (24.25 lb)
Operating Temperature Range| 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
Color| Black (similar to RAL 9005); White (similar to RAL 9003)
Paintable| Choose a paint that is specifically designed for use with Polypropylene (PP) plastics.
Environmental| Indoor Only

For additional specifications, see the DesignMax DM5P technical data sheet at PRO.BOSE.COM.

  1.  Always use the cable within its stated Safe Working Load. The included suspension cable has a Safe Working Load of 100 lbs.

Installation Options and Accessories

  1. Threaded Rod Adapter
  2. Pendant Conduit AdapterBOSE-DesignMax-DM5P-Pendant-Loudspeaker-3

Wiring the Loudspeaker

Wire Gauge
The DesignMax DM5P 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 the bare wire to attach to the terminals .BOSE-DesignMax-DM5P-Pendant-Loudspeaker-4

Loudspeaker SettingsBOSE-DesignMax-DM5P-Pendant-
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70V|
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3W| 6W| 12W| 25W| 50W*| ****

6W| 12W| 25W| 50W| NC
100V**|

Preparing the Installation

Using a Safety CableBOSE-DesignMax-DM5P-Pendant-
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Some regional construction codes require the use of a secondary method of securing loudspeakers to support structures to provide additional safety. Choose a mounting position, method, and hardware consistent with local building codes and regulations. Bose recommends using (A) a safety wire or (B) a safety cable as a secondary securing mechanism (not included). See the diagram to the right for safety attachment points. The included suspension cable can be used as a safety cable when using the Threaded Rod Adapter or Pendant Conduit Adapter accessories. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any secondary securing mechanism implemented.

Mounting the Loudspeaker
Before beginning installation, be sure to adjust your loudspeaker tap setting.

  1.  Insert the included suspension cable through the cable fastener and wrap the cable around a support structure; secure the cable using the cable fastener. Note: Arrows on the cable fastener indicate the cable direction.

    • A. To loosen the cable, insert the fastener tool into the release hole and adjust the cable.
  2.  Pull the loose end of the suspension cable to adjust the cable to the desired height.

  3.  Secure the cable clip to the center attachment point. Once you’ve reached the desired loudspeaker height, cut away any excess cable. Note: Trim any frayed filaments with wire cutters after cutting to length.

  4.  Remove the connector, wire the connector, and reinsert the connector into the loudspeaker. For wiring information, see Wiring the Loudspeaker on page 4.
    Note: If you intend to use a service loop, it can be stored in the loudspeaker recess at the top of the enclosure. Use the included cable ties to secure the wiring to the suspension cable.

  5.  Rotate the grille so the logo is in an orientation suitable for your installation.BOSE-DesignMax-DM5P-Pendant-Loudspeaker-7

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