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DesignMax DM3C 

 Installation Guide

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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.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to authorized service centers, 
installers, technicians, dealers or distributors. To contact Bose Professional or to find a dealer or 
distributor near you, visit 

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1.  Read these instructions.
2.  Keep these instructions.
3.  Heed all warnings.
4.  Follow all instructions.
5.  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.  Clean only with a dry cloth.
7.  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s 

instructions.

8.  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other 

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produces heat. 

9.  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Regulatory Information

This product conforms to all applicable EU directive requirements. The complete 
declaration of conformity can be found at: 

www.Bose.com/compliance

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This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and 
should be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling. Proper 
disposal and recycling helps protect natural resources, human health and the 
environment. For more information on disposal and recycling of this product, 
contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this 
product.

China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements

Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements

Part Name

Lead 

(Pb)

Mercury 

(Hg)

Cadmium 

(Cd)

Hexavalent 

(CR(VI))

Polybrominated 

Biphenyl 

(PBB)

Polybrominated 

diphenylether 

(PBDE)

PCBs

X

O

O

O

O

O

Metal Parts

X

O

O

O

O

O

Plastic Parts

O

O

O

O

O

O

Speakers

X

O

O

O

O

O

Cables

X

O

O

O

O

O

This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.
O:  Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the  homogeneous materials 

for this part is below the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

X:  Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous 

materials used for this part is above the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Equipment name: DesignMax DM3C, Type designation: 829708

Restricted substances and its chemical symbols

Unit

Lead 

(Pb)

Mercury 

(Hg)

Cadmium 

(Cd)

Hexavalent 

 chromium 

(Cr+6)

Polybrominated 

biphenyls (PBB)

Polybrominated 

 diphenyl  ethers 

(PBDE)

PCBs

-

Metal Parts

-

Plastic Parts

Speakers

-

Cables

-

Note 1:

   “

” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference 

value of presence.

Note 2:

 The “−” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

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 DesignMax are trademarks of Bose Corporation.
©2019 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 

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Product Ratings:

Input Voltage: 70V/100V
Impedance: 8 Ω, 25 W
Current or Power: (70V): 3W, 6W, 12W, 25W; (100V): 6W, 12W, 25W

WARNINGS/CAUTIONS

This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether 
this might affect your implantable medical device.

•  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.

•  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.

•  Do not mount the product in locations where it may be exposed to water or 

condensation.

•  This product is not intended for installation or use in indoor water facility areas 

(including, without limitation, indoor pools, indoor water parks, hot tub rooms, saunas, 
steam rooms and indoor skating rinks).

•  Do not mount on surfaces that are not sturdy, or that have hazards concealed behind 

them, such as electrical wiring or plumbing. If you are not sure about installing the 
bracket, contact a qualified professional installer. Ensure the bracket is installed 
according to local building codes.

•  Use only the hardware and accessories included or specified by Bose for use with 

DesignMax DM3C loudspeakers. For information on compatible accessories, see the 
product's technical data sheet at 

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•  Keep the product away from fire and heat sources. Do not place naked flame sources, 

such as lighted candles, on or near the product.

•  Do not make unauthorized alterations to this product.
•  Do not expose loudspeaker or mounting components to any chemical substances 

that are not specified by Bose, including but not limited to lubricants, cleaning agents, 
contact sprays, or other hydrocarbon-based solvents.  Exposure to such substances can 
lead to degradation of the plastic material, resulting in cracking and creating a falling 
hazard.

•  Clean speakers using only a dry cloth. Do not expose loudspeaker to soap, detergent, 

mineral oil, alcohol or other cleaning agents or chemicals.

•  The grille is equipped with a safety lanyard pin designed for a single use. 

Summary of Contents for DesignMax DM3C

Page 1: ...ling Loudspeaker Installation Guide 2 Gu a de instalaci n 9 Notice d installation 16 Installationsanleitung 23 Guida all installazione 30 Installatiehandleiding 37 Monteringsveiledning 44 Instrukcja m...

Page 2: ...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 Netherl...

Page 3: ...dspeaker installation Failure to properly install the loudspeaker could result in damage injury or death Do not mount the product in locations where it may be exposed to water or condensation This pro...

Page 4: ...inch dual duplex connector Note Conduit fittings are not provided q w 3 8 inch single in 3 8 inch duplex in loop Choosing an Installation Method q Top Knockout Use the top knockout when there is avai...

Page 5: ...to attach to the terminals 70V 100V 8 OUT IN 70 100V COM 8 8 COM 70 100V OUT IN 70 100V COM 8 8 COM 70 100V Preparing the Installation Using a Safety Cable Some regional construction codes require th...

Page 6: ...tile and use the template to trace a loudspeaker hole onto the tile To center the template on the tile draw an X by connecting the corners diagonally and center the template using the crossing point 2...

Page 7: ...the Loudspeaker 1 Pass the audio wire through the wire opening 2 Insert the loudspeaker through the hole and into the tile bridge Make sure the anchors engage on the tile bridge before loosening your...

Page 8: ...ollowing specifications and uses Listed to ANSI UL 1480A 2016 Speakers for Commercial Safety Professional Use General Purpose Use UL Category UEAY File Number S 5591 Control Number 3N89 UL 2043 2013 F...

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