Owner's Manual

Installing Bose
®
FreeSpace
®
DS 16S, DS 16SE, DS 40SE, and DS 100SE
loudspeakers with standard U.S. steel 4" x 4" junction boxes
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The FreeSpace
®
DS 16S, DS 16SE, DS 40SE, and DS 100SE loudspeakers can be mounted directly on
standard U.S. steel 4" x 4" junction boxes using their included wall-mount brackets:
FreeSpace DS 16S and DS 16SE loudspeakers FreeSpace DS 40SE, DS 100SE loudspeakers
wall-mount bracket (included) wall-mount bracket (included)
There may be several junction boxes available that are compatible with the DS 40SE and DS 100SE wall-
mount brackets, however Bose Corporation only recommends the junction boxes it has validated. Please
refer to the list of Bose-approved junction boxes at the end of this document.
Choose a mounting position, method, and hardware consistent with local building codes and regulations.s
It is the responsibility of the installer to properly install the junction boxes to ensure the safety of the s
loudspeaker installation. Consult a building professional for the proper junction box installation method
before installing the loudspeaker.
The junction box should be installed in such a way that it is structurally capable of supporting the weight of s
the loudspeaker. A 10:1 safety weight ratio is recommended.
Failure to properly install a junction box or loudspeaker could result in damage, injury or death.s