BOSE AMS115 Compact Subwoofer User Guide

BOSE AMS115 Compact Subwoofer User Guide

Important Safety Instructions

Please read and keep all safety, security, and use instructions.
This product is intended for installation by professional installers only!
This document is intended to provide users with safety guidelines and basic setup information only. If this product will be mounted or suspended in a permanent, fixed installation, please review all relevant documentation from Bose (see Additional Product Documentation) and from the manufacturer of all other installation components before installing the product.
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.

WARNINGS/CAUTIONS

This symbol on the product means there are important operating and maintenance instructions in this guide.

This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this might affect your implantable medical device.
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.
Installed loudspeakers 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.
Do not make unauthorized alterations to this 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.
Do not place or install the bracket or product near any heat sources, such as fireplaces, radiators, heat registers or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do NOT use in vehicles or boats.
Due to ventilation requirements, Bose does not recommend placing the product in a confined space such as in a wall cavity or in an enclosed cabinet.
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 the product in locations where condensation may occur.
This product 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).
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 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.

Regulatory Information

Model Number: AMS115

Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/35/EU and all other applicable EU directive requirements.
The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance.
This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling helps protect natural resources, human health, and the environment. For more information on disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product.

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.

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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: Professional Loudspeaker Type designation: AMS115

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.

Date of Manufacture: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture;
China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plant 9, No. 353 North Riying Road, China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone
EU Importer: Bose Products B.V., Gorslaan 60, 1441 RG Purmerend, The Netherlands
Mexico Importer: Bose de México, S. de R.L. de C.V., Paseo de las Palmas 405-204, Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000 México, D.F. For service or importer information, call +5255 (5202) 3545
Taiwan Importer: Bose Taiwan Branch, 9F-A1, No. 10, Section 3, Minsheng East Road, Taipei City 104, Taiwan. Phone Number: +886-2-2514 7676
Bose Corporation Headquarters: 1-877-230-5639
Bose and PowerMatch are trademarks of Bose Corporation.
Loctite and 242 are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Henkel and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and elsewhere.
Neutrik is a registered trademark of Neutrik AG.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission.

Warranty Information
This product is covered by a limited warranty.
For warranty details, visit pro.Bose.com/warranty

Additional Product Documentation

This guide includes basic setup information only. If this product will be mounted or suspended in a permanent, fixed installation, please review all relevant documentation from Bose on the web page shown here.
To ensure safe product installation, it is the installer’s responsibility to refer to all relevant documentation for this product and all other installation components before installing the product.
Only professional installers with the knowledge of proper hardware and safe mounting techniques should attempt to install any loudspeaker or subwoofer overhead.
To access additional Bose documentation for this product, scan the QR code or visit the web page shown here.

Product Details

Input connection
M20 pole attachment point
M8 caster attachment point   Handle
Net weight: 28.39 kg (62.60 lb) M10 suspension point

Stage Fill

WARNING: Make sure the stage or floor is stable and level.
WARNING: Do not allow the subwoofer to protrude over the edge of a stage. Make sure the entire subwoofer is resting on the stage.
WARNING: Do not create a stack of more than two subwoofers.
WARNING: Do not use a pole mount with a stack of subwoofers

With a Loudspeaker

WARNING: Make sure the subwoofer is placed on a stable, level surface.
WARNING: Refer to all relevant documentation for the loudspeaker and pole before attaching them to the subwoofer. Make sure the subwoofer can support the weight of the loudspeaker and pole. Once the subwoofer and pole are assembled and the loudspeaker is attached, make sure the whole assembly is stable and does not present a tipping or falling hazard.
WARNING: Do not attempt to move the whole assembly. Remove the loudspeaker from the pole before moving the subwoofer.
WARNING: Do not use a pole mount with a stack of subwoofers.

Installation Guidelines

Bose AMS subwoofers include threaded inserts to accommodate suspension methods as described in this document.
Unsafe 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 suspension method used for their application. Only professional installers with the knowledge of proper hardware and safe suspension techniques should attempt to install any loudspeaker or subwoofer overhead.
If you are using a custom-designed suspension system, have a licensed professional engineer review the design and planned method of attachment to the building structure for structural integrity and safety in the intended application.

Choose fasteners that are consistent with all local building codes and requirements to support the weight of the subwoofer.

• Use only fasteners/hardware of Class 8 or greater.
• Do not use unmarked machine fasteners for mounting system assemblies as there is no way to determine their physical
• Use only M10 fasteners for the M10 threaded inserts on the Although SAE 3/8″–16 fasteners are similar, they are not interchangeable with M10 fasteners.
• Do not over-tighten Doing so may irreparably damage the cabinet and create an unsafe assembly.
• Make sure fasteners are long enough to engage at least 8 threads of the attachment point. Using a fastener that is engaged with fewer than 8 threads will result in inadequate support of the subwoofer, which may strip the threads and create an unsafe
• Do not alter or re-thread the threaded attachment points to accommodate any other thread size or Doing so will compromise the safety of the installation and permanently damage the subwoofer.
• For a vibration-resistant assembly, use a locking compound intended for hand disassembly (such as Loctite® 242®).

Do not use the subwoofer handles to suspend the subwoofer.
Do not suspend additional loudspeakers or other items from the Bose AMS subwoofer.

Suspension

WARNING: To ensure safe product installation and usage, it is the installer’s responsibility to refer to the previous Installation Guidelines section and the user documentation of all mounting components before installing the product.
To suspend the subwoofer from the ceiling, attach M10 threaded eye bolts to the four M10 threaded attachment points on the top or side panel of the subwoofer. Use only load-rated eye bolts intended for lifting (per ASME B30.26).
If you are using a custom-designed suspension system or hardware, a licensed professional engineer must review the design and fabrication. Obtain all suspension system components from reputable manufacturers.

Processor Presets

For a complete list of products that support Bose Professional AMM loudspeaker presets visit PRO.BOSE.COMUse only approved Bose Professional loudspeaker presets. The presets listed here are available when using Bose Professional PowerMatch amplifiers.

Technical Specifications

Connectors| 2 × Neutrik® NL4 inputs| Pin 1+: LF+

Pin 1−: LF−

Pin 2+: Not connected

Pin 2−: Not connected

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Power Handling| 500 W (RMS), 2800 W (peak)
Nominal Impedance| 8 Ω|
Dimensions (height × width × depth)| 47.0 cm × 47.0 cm × 50.8 cm (18.5 in × 18.5 in × 20.0 in)
Net Weight| 28.39 kg (62.60 lb)|

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References

• Bose AMS115 compact subwoofer | Bose Professional
• Warranty

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