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CAUTION: The Bose ® FreeSpace DS 16F loudspeaker contains
no user-serviceable parts. To prevent warranty infractions,
refer servicing to warranty service stations or factory service.
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF
BOSE CORPORATION WHICH IS BEING FURNISHED ONLY FOR
THE PURPOSE OF SERVICING THE IDENTIFIED BOSE PRODUCT
BY AN AUTHORIZED BOSE SERVICE CENTER OR OWNER OF
THE BOSE PRODUCT, AND SHALL NOT BE REPRODUCED OR
USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
The Bose FreeSpace DS 16F loudspeaker is covered by a five year transferable limited warranty.
Warranty
Description Product Code
Model 16 tile bridge (6 pack) 029830
Model 16 rough-in pan (6 pack) 029831
Model 16 retrofit kit (6 pack) 030096
PC-16 plenum cover (6 pack) 031144
Model 16 pendant mount kit, black 030094
Model 16 pendant mount kit, white 030095
Accessories
Warranty............................................................................................................................................. 2
Accessories ....................................................................................................................................... 2
Safety and Regulatory Compliance ................................................................................................. 3
Product Description ......................................................................................................................... 3
Specifications.................................................................................................................................... 4
Packaging Part List, FreeSpace
® DS 16F Loudspeaker ............................................................... 5
Figure 1. FreeSpace DS 16F Loudspeaker Packing View ..................................................................5
Main Part List, FreeSpace Model 16F ............................................................................................6
Figure 2. FreeSpace DS 16F Exploded View ......................................................................................6
Disassembly Procedures ................................................................................................................. 7
Test Procedures...............................................................................................................................8
DS 16F Test Setup Diagram ............................................................................................................. 8
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Product Description
The DS 16F loudspeaker is a 16-watt, ported loudspeaker system utilizing one 2.25" (57mm)
full-range driver. The loudspeaker is designed for installation in ceilings up to 20ft (6.1m) high. An
optional pendant-mount accessory allows the loudspeaker to be hung from open ceilings.
The loudspeaker has a nominal ratedimpedance of 8 ohms and is wired in parallel with a line
voltage matching (step-down) transformer with a selector switch appropriate for various output
taps. The loudspeaker input connections allow for direct connection to either 70V, 100V or low-
impedance amplifiers.
Exposed cosmetic surfaces of the loudspeaker are paintable, and the acoustically transparent
grille component is formed of powder-coated steel.
Each loudspeaker has a bandwidth of 90 Hz -“ 16 kHz and a maximum continuous acoustic
output of 96 dB-SPL, referenced to a full bandwidth pink noise input at 1 meter at the
loudspeakers rated power.
The input connection consists of a three-position barrier connector with a pre-wired ceramic
connector. The loudspeaker meets numerous standards for combination music and evacuation
systems around the world.
Power settings available are: 1W, 2W, 4W, 8W, 16W @ 70V; 2W, 4W, 8W, 16W @ 100V; and
16W @ 8½ (when referenced to IEC noisefor 100 hours). The nominal dispersion is 140°conical
coverage pattern at -6 dB (average 1 -“ 4 kHz).
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
The FreeSpace ® DS 16F loudspeaker has passed extensive testing and complies with the
following specifications and uses:
- Listed to ANSI/UL 1480-2005
Fire Protective Signaling Use -“ UL CategoryUUMW, File Number S 3241. Control
Number42S9. Not for use with DC-supervised systems.
General-Purpose Use -“ UL Category UEAY, FileNumber S 5591 Control Number 3N89.
Suitable for use indoors in damp locations.
Suitable for installation using Class 1, Class 2 orClass 3 wiring methods in accordance with
NFPA70, National Electric Code, 2002, Article 640.
Suitable for use with fire alarm circuit wiringmethods in accordance with NFPA 70,National
Electric Code, 2002, Article 760.
Suitable for use in air handling plenum spaceswith a model PC-16 Plenum Cover installed.
UL-2043, Fire Test and Visible Smoke Releasefor Discrete Products and their Accessories
Installed in Air Handling Spaces.
NFPA 70, National Electric Code, 2002, Article300-22 (c).
NFPA 90-A, 2002, Installation of Air Conditioningand Ventilation Systems, Paragraph
4.3.10.2.6.5.
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10 (1) ofthe directive, EN50081-1 and EN50082-1 as
signified by the CE mark.
The DS 16F also has been designed to therequirements defined in the following
Europeanregulatory specifications for combination systems:
British Standard Code of Practice BS 5839, Part8 (with PC-16).
Tested to IEC60268-5.
