Bose FreeSpace 3 Assembly instructions

Installer’s Guide
Bose
®
FreeSpace
®
3 Loudspeaker System

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Safety Information
Safety reminders
1.1 Read and keep all safety and operating instructions for future
reference.
1.2 For your safety, follow all cautions and warnings in the operating
instructions and on the speakers.
1.3 Follow the instructions in this guide carefully when installing this
product.
1.4 Do not install the loudspeakers near water or excessive
humidity. This includes installations near spas, swimming pools,
dish washing and laundry equipment, and cooking areas. Avoid
installing outdoors.
1.5 Do not install the loudspeakers near excessive heat sources.
This includes installations near or above radiators, ranges, grills,
fryers, stoves, or other appliances.
1.6 Always route cables so heavy or sharp objects cannot pinch or
cut them.
1.7 Service by a qualified service person if:
A. The loudspeaker cone is visibly damaged;
B. The loudspeakers do not operate normally even though the
instructions in this guide have been followed;
C. The loudspeakers exhibit a distinct change in performance.
In accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10(1) of the Directive,
is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s):
Technical regulations: EN50081-1, EN50082-1
Accredited by:
Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
Bose Products B.V.
Nijverheidstraat 8, 1135 GE Edam
The Netherlands
Nic Merks
Vice President Europe
Manufacturer’s authorized EU representative
15 April 2000
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, the offerer:
Bose®Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product:
Kind of equipment: Loudspeaker
Type designation: FreeSpace®3 Acoustimass®module

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1.0 Package contents
1.1 FreeSpace
®
3 Acoustimass
®
module carton
1.2 FreeSpace 3 satellite speaker carton
(2) Wall-mount brackets (2) Satellite speakers
(1) Acoustimass module
with partial bracket attached
(1) Wall-mount bracket section
(1) Rear connections cover

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2.1 Amplifier output connection
WARNING: Complete all connections before you plug in and turn on
the amplifier.
2.1.1 70V/100V transformer use
• Connecting an amplifier output
to a single module in a 100V
system using the transformer
• Connecting an amplifier output
to a single module in a 70V
system using the transformer
• Connecting an amplifier
output to daisy-chained
modules in a 70V (or 100V)
system using the transformer
Press to open
each wire clamp
Refer to installation manual
PN254410 for proper installation
and operation instructions
FreeSpace 3
Acoustimass Module
®
Note: Jumpers required
for 70V/100V operation.
For transformer bypass,
remove jumpers from
transformer settings and
use 4-8Ωinput.
SATELLITE
CONNECTIONS
4-8Ω
INPUT
STEREO
CH 2
STEREO
CH 1
SAT 1
SAT 2
MONO
USE JUMPERS
SAT 4
SAT 3
SAT 2
SAT 1
+
100W 50W 25W 12W NC
TRANSFORMER SETTINGS
+100V
+70V
COMM
MONO
70V/100V
INPUT___
Press to open
each wire clamp
100V
70V
COM
PA
100V
70V
COM
PA
100V
70V
COM
PA
Press t
o
each wi
To next
Press to open
each wire clamp
module
2.0 Loudspeaker installation

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Refer to installation manual
PN254410 for proper installation
and operation instructions
FreeSpace 3
Acoustimass Module
®
Note: Jumpers required
for 70V/100V operation.
For transformer bypass,
remove jumpers from
transformer settings and
use 4-8Ωinput.
SATELLITE
CONNECTIONS
4-8Ω
INPUT
STEREO
CH 2
STEREO
CH 1
SAT 1
SAT 2
MONO
USE JUMPERS
SAT 4
SAT 3
SAT 2
SAT 1
+
100W 50W 25W 12W NC
TRANSFORMER SETTINGS
+100V
+70V
COMM
MONO
70V/100V
INPUT___
Connection jumpers
as factory installed
2.2 Transformer tap setting or bypass
• Lower Wattage: The transformer tap is set at the factory for
100W use. To set it for lower wattage, remove the end of the
+ jumper wire that is connected to 100W and reattach it to the
appropriate tap (50W, 25W, or 12W).
• Mono Direct: To bypass the transformer and prepare the
loudspeaker for 4Ωuse and mono sound input, remove only
the two transformer jumper wires. Leave the CH1 and CH2
input jumpers as they are.
• Stereo Direct: To bypass the transformer and prepare the
loudspeaker for 4Ωuse and stereo sound input, remove all
jumper wires.
Refer to page 7 for wiring details.
Refer to installation manual
PN254410 for proper installation
and operation instructions
FreeSpace 3
Acoustimass Module
®
Note: Jumpers required
for 70V/100V operation.
For transformer bypass,
remove jumpers from
transformer settings and
use 4-8Ωinput.
SATELLITE
CONNECTIONS
4-8Ω
INPUT
STEREO
CH 2
STEREO
CH 1
SAT 1
SAT 2
MONO
USE JUMPERS
SAT 4
SAT 3
SAT 2
SAT 1
+
100W 50W 25W 12W NC
TRANSFORMER SETTINGS
+100V
+70V
COMM
MONO
70V/100V
INPUT___
2.3 Direct (transformer bypass) use
• Connecting a mono source with the transformer bypassed

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2.4 Satellite speaker connection
With or without use of the transformer, there are 3 options for
connecting the satellite speakers to the module:
• Using 2 satellite speakers
Channel 2
in Stereo
Channel 1
in Stereo
Refer to installation manual
PN254410 for proper installation
and operation instructions
FreeSpace 3
Acoustimass Module
®
Note: Jumpers required
for 70V/100V operation.
For transformer bypass,
remove jumpers from
transformer settings and
use 4-8Ωinput.
SATELLITE
CONNECTIONS
4-8Ω
INPUT
STEREO
CH 2
STEREO
CH 1
SAT 1
SAT 2
MONO
USE JUMPERS
SAT 4
SAT 3
SAT 2
SAT 1
+
100W 50W 25W 12W NC
TRANSFORMER SETTINGS
+100V
+70V
COMM
MONO
70V/100V
INPUT___
L R
Stereo Source
Refer to installation manual
PN254410 for proper installation
and operation instructions
FreeSpace 3
Acoustimass Module
®
Note: Jumpers required
for 70V/100V operation.
For transformer bypass,
remove jumpers from
transformer settings and
use 4-8Ωinput.
SATELLITE
CONNECTIONS
4-8Ω
INPUT
STEREO
CH 2
STEREO
CH 1
SAT 1
SAT 2
MONO
USE JUMPERS
SAT 4
SAT 3
SAT 2
SAT 1
+
100W 50W 25W 12W NC
TRANSFORMER SETTINGS
+100V
+70V
COMM
MONO
70V/100V
INPUT___
• Connecting a stereo source with the transformer bypassed

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Channel 2
in Stereo
Channel 1
in Stereo
Refer to installation manual
PN254410 for proper installation
and operation instructions
FreeSpace 3
Acoustimass Module
®
Note: Jumpers required
for 70V/100V operation.
For transformer bypass,
remove jumpers from
transformer settings and
use 4-8Ωinput.
SATELLITE
CONNECTIONS
4-8Ω
INPUT
STEREO
CH 2
STEREO
CH 1
SAT 1
SAT 2
MONO
USE JUMPERS
SAT 4
SAT 3
SAT 2
SAT 1
+
100W 50W 25W 12W NC
TRANSFORMER SETTINGS
+100V
+70V
COMM
MONO
70V/100V
INPUT___
• Using 4 satellite speakers with direct connections
• Using 4 satellite speakers with daisy-chained connections
Channel 2
in Stereo
Channel 1
in Stereo
Refer to installation manual
PN254410 for proper installation
and operation instructions
FreeSpace 3
Acoustimass Module
®
Note: Jumpers required
for 70V/100V operation.
For transformer bypass,
remove jumpers from
transformer settings and
use 4-8Ωinput.
SATELLITE
CONNECTIONS
4-8Ω
INPUT
STEREO
CH 2
STEREO
CH 1
SAT 1
SAT 2
MONO
USE JUMPERS
SAT 4
SAT 3
SAT 2
SAT 1
+
100W 50W 25W 12W NC
TRANSFORMER SETTINGS
+100V
+70V
COMM
MONO
70V/100V
INPUT___
2.4.1 Using other compatible Bose®speakers
You can use the FreeSpace
®
Acoustimass
®
module with other Bose
®
speakers, such as the FreeSpace Model 8, Model 32, Model 32SE
or FreeSpace 6 speakers. Just be sure to connect both the speak-
ers and the module directly to the amplifier, using separate chan-
nels.
Caution: Do not connect any speakers, other than FreeSpace
®
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satellite speakers, directly to the module.
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2.5 Mounting and wiring satellite speakers
Choose a position and mounting method consistent with local
building codes and regulations. Use four screws per bracket.
PN181887
2.5.3 2.5.4
2.5.5 2.5.6
2.5.7 2.5.8
2.5.1 2.5.2
1.63"
(4.1 cm)
1.63"
(4.1 cm)

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2.6 Mounting and wiring the module
Choose a mounting position, method, and hardware consistent with
local building codes and regulations. Use at least three mounting
screws.
2.6.1
a. b.
8"
(20.3 cm)
4.4"
(11.08 cm)
5.88"
(14.9 cm)

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2.6.4
2.6.2
2.6.3
Refertoinstallationmanual
PN254410forproperinstallation
andoperationinstructions
FreeSpace3
AcoustimassModule
®
Note:Jumpersrequired
for70V/100Voperation.
Fortransformerbypass,
removejumpersfrom
transformersettingsand
use4-8Ωinput.
SATELLITE
CONNECTIONS
4-8Ω
INPUT
STEREO
CH2
STEREO
CH1
SAT1
SAT2
MONO
USEJUMPERS
SAT4
SAT3
SAT2
SAT1
+
100W
50W
25W
12W
NC
TRANSFORMERSETTINGS
+100V
+70V
COMM
MONO
70V/100V
INPUT___