Bose FreeSpace FS2C & FS4CE Adjustable Tile Bridge
Installation Guide
Overview
Important Safety Instructions
Please read and keep all safety and use instructions. This product is intended for installation by professional installers only! This document is intended to provide professional installers with basic installation and safety guidelines for this product in typical fixed-installation systems. Please read this document and all safety warnings before attempting installation.
WARNINGS/CAUTIONS:
[warning] 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.
[warning] 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.
[warning] 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.
Regulatory Information
Date of Manufacture: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; "7" is 2007 or 2017.
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 importer & service information: +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 FreeSpace are trademarks of Bose Corporation. ©2020 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.
Using a Safety Cable
Some regional construction codes require the use of a secondary method of securing loudspeakers to support structures to provide additional safety. Choose a mounting position, method, and hardware consistent with local building codes and regulations.
Bose recommends using (1) a safety wire as a secondary securing mechanism. See the diagram below for safety attachment points.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for any secondary securing mechanism implemented.
Diagram: Shows attachment points for a safety cable on the tile bridge, labeled A1, A2, and A3, indicating where a secondary securing mechanism should be attached.
Package Contents
FreeSpace FS2C Tile Bridge Pack
Contents include metal bridge components, quantity indicated as 'x6' and 'x12'.
FreeSpace FS4CE Tile Bridge Pack
Contents include metal bridge components, quantity indicated as 'x6' and 'x12'.
Product Dimensions
FreeSpace FS2C
0.72 kg (1.59 lb)
Diagram: Line drawings display the dimensions of the FreeSpace FS2C Tile Bridge. Measurements are provided in millimeters (mm) and inches (in): 162 mm (6.38 in) length, 265 mm (10.43 in) width, 644 mm (25.35 in) depth.
FreeSpace FS4CE
0.86 kg (1.90 lb)
Diagram: Line drawings display the dimensions of the FreeSpace FS4CE Tile Bridge. Measurements are provided in millimeters (mm) and inches (in): 249 mm (9.80 in) length, 365 mm (14.37 in) width, 644 mm (25.35 in) depth.
Installation
Assembling the Tile Bridge
- Align the rails and insert the tabs into the slots.
- Pull the rails outward to secure them together.
- Align the rails parallel to each other and press the tile bridge ring down to secure the ring to the rails.
Diagrams illustrate these assembly steps: aligning rails and inserting tabs, pulling rails outward for securing, and pressing the ring down.
Installing a Tile Bridge in Acoustic Ceiling Tile
Cutting the Ceiling Tile
- Remove the tile and use the included template to trace a loudspeaker hole onto the tile. To center the template, draw an X by connecting the corners diagonally and center the template using the crossing point.
- Cut a hole into the tile.
Diagram: Shows a ceiling tile with a template placed on it, indicating where to draw an 'X' for centering and then cut a hole.
Installing the Tile Bridge
- Place the assembled tile bridge across the ceiling grid. If necessary, adjust the tile bridge so the rails rest on the ceiling grid.
- Replace the tile in the ceiling.
Diagrams: Show the assembled tile bridge being placed onto a ceiling grid, with arrows indicating the rails resting on the grid. Another diagram shows the ceiling tile being replaced.
For instructions on loudspeaker installation, refer to the Mounting the Loudspeaker section in the appropriate loudspeaker installation guide.
Installing a Tile Bridge in Hard Ceiling (Existing Construction)
Cutting the Ceiling
- Use the template to trace a hole onto the ceiling.
- Cut a hole into the ceiling.
Diagram: Shows a ceiling surface with a template placed on it, indicating where to trace and cut a hole.
Installing the Tile Bridge
- Insert the tile bridge rails and ring through the hole and place the rails parallel to each other across the ceiling grid or ceiling furring.
- Assemble the tile bridge.
Diagrams: Show the tile bridge rails and ring being inserted through a cut hole in the ceiling, and then placed parallel across the ceiling grid or furring. Another diagram shows the assembly being completed.
For instructions on loudspeaker installation, refer to the Mounting the Loudspeaker section in the appropriate loudspeaker installation guide.
