Bose Professional Veritas 2160BH & 2160BL Installation and Safety Guide

Important Safety Instructions

Please read all safety instructions and user manuals carefully and keep them for future reference.

This product must only be installed by qualified installers. This document provides basic installation and safety guidelines for this product in typical fixed installations. Please read this document and all safety instructions before installation.

1. Read the following instructions.
2. Keep the instructions.
3. Heed all warnings and safety information.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this device near water.
6. Clean the device only with a clean, dry cloth.
7. Ensure ventilation openings are not blocked. Install the device only in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install the device near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Ensure the protective function of the grounding plug is not impaired. A polarized plug has two power contacts, one wider than the other. A grounding plug has two power contacts and a third grounding contact. The third contact is for safety. If the supplied plug does not fit your outlet, consult a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
10. Route the power cord so that it is not a tripping hazard and cannot be damaged – especially near plugs and sockets and where the power cord exits the device.
11. Use only accessories/attachments approved by the manufacturer.
12. For the device, use only carts, stands, tripods, brackets, or tables approved by the manufacturer or sold with the device. If using a cart, move the unit-cart combination with caution to avoid injury from tipping.
13. Unplug the power cord during thunderstorms or when the device is unused for extended periods.
14. Have all repair and maintenance work performed only by qualified personnel. Maintenance is required in the following cases: any damage, such as to the power cord or plug; if liquids or objects have entered the enclosure; if the device has been exposed to rain or moisture; if it has been dropped; or if it is not functioning properly.

Safety Symbols

These symbols on the product indicate the following:

• ⚠️ CAUTION: This warning on the product indicates important operating and maintenance information in this manual.
• ⚡️ WARNING: This warning on the product alerts to uninsulated hazardous voltage inside the product that may pose a risk of electric shock. Risk of electric shock!

To avoid electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). The device contains no user-serviceable parts. Have all repair and maintenance work performed only by qualified personnel.

General Warnings

• Contains small parts that can be swallowed and pose a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under 3 years.
• Use only at altitudes below 2000 meters (6562 feet).
• All Bose Professional products must be installed in accordance with local and state regulations and all industry standards. The installer is responsible for ensuring that the installation of the speakers and mounting hardware complies with all applicable regulations, including local building codes and ordinances. Consult with the responsible approving authority before installing this product.
• Do not mount the product in locations where condensation may occur.
• This product is not intended for installation or use in wet areas (e.g., swimming pools, water parks, rooms with whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms, and ice rinks).
• Protect the product from dripping or splashing liquids, and do not place liquid-filled containers (e.g., vases) on or near the product.
• To prevent fire and electric shock, do not expose this product to rain, liquids, or moisture.
• Keep the product away from fire and heat sources. Do not place burning candles or similar items on or near the device.
• Do not mount or place the product near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Due to ventilation requirements, the product must not be placed in an enclosed space, such as a wall niche or a closed cabinet.
• Do not make unauthorized modifications to this product.
• Do not use an inverter with this product.
• Do not use the product in vehicles or boats.
• Use a grounding connection or ensure that the outlet is properly grounded before connecting the power plug to the outlet.
• If using the power plug or a power strip to disconnect the device from the power supply, ensure that you can access the disconnecting device at any time.
• Use only mounting accessories recommended by the rack manufacturer.
• Do not touch uninsulated wires or terminals. The audio cable connections of this product are live and can cause injury.

Legal Notices

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)

NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Professional could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Professional could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Operating Frequency Band 2400 to 2483.5 MHz:

• Bluetooth®: Maximum transmission power under 20 dBm EIRP.
• Bluetooth Low Energy: Maximum spectral power density under 10 dBm/MHz EIRP.

This device contains radio equipment certified for conformity with technical regulations according to the Radio Equipment Act.

Bose Professional hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and all other applicable EU directives. The full declaration of conformity can be found on the relevant product page at: BoseProfessional.com.

♻️ Recycling Symbol: This symbol means the product must not be disposed of with household waste but must be handed over to a suitable collection point for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling help protect natural resources, health, and the environment. For more information on disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service, or the store where you purchased this product.

China RoHS - Table of Hazardous Substances

Names and contents of toxic or hazardous substances or elements

This table is prepared in accordance with SJ/T 11364.

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

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

Taiwan RoHS - Table of Regulated Substances

Equipment Name: 892121, 892119

Regulated substances and their chemical symbols

Note 1: '○' indicates that the percentage content of the regulated substance does not exceed the reference percentage of the presence.

Note 2: '–' indicates that the regulated substance complies with the exemption.

Manufacturing Date and Import Information

Manufacturing Date: The eighth and ninth digits in the serial number indicate the manufacturing year. "24" means 2024.

EU Importer: Transom Post Netherlands B.V., Keizersgracht 391A, 1016 EJ, Amsterdam

UK Importer: Transom Post Netherlands UK, Squires House 205a High Street, West Wickham, BR4 0PH

Japan Importer: Transom Post International Japan KK Co., Ltd. PMO Tamachi IV Shiba5-29-19, Minato-ku, Tokyo

China Importer: Transom Post (Shanghai) Audio Co. Ltd Room 2209, Building 1, 175 Longyao Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai

Mexico Importer: POST INTL MEXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. Insurgentes Sur No. 1079, 1st Floor, Colonia Noche Buena, Benito Juárez, C.P. 03270, Mexico City

UAE Importer: Transom Post Audio Visual Recording Equipment and Accessories Trading LLC, 504, Al Fattan Plaza, Al Garhoud PO Box 118355, Dubai, UAE

Brand and Trademark Information

Bose is a trademark of Bose Corporation.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Any use of such marks by Bose Professional is under license.

Bose Professional Address: 117 South St, Hopkinton, MA 01748, USA

©2025 Transom Post OpCo LLC. This document may not be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used in whole or in part without prior written permission.

Warranty Information

This product is covered by a limited warranty. For warranty details, please visit BoseProfessional.com/Warranty.