BOSE EM90-LP EdgeMax In Ceiling Loudspeakers
Specifications:
- Product: EdgeMax EM90-LP & EM180-LP In-ceiling Loudspeakers
- Input Voltage: 70V/100V
- Impedance: 8Ω, 32Ω
- Current or Power (70V): 4W, 8W, 16W, 32W; (100V): 8W, 16W, 32W
Product Information
The EdgeMax EM90-LP & EM180-LP are in-ceiling loudspeakers designed for high-quality sound output. They come with safety instructions and regulatory compliance for user peace of mind.
- Installation Instructions:
- Read all safety and use instructions carefully before installation.
- Avoid installing near heat sources like radiators or stoves.
- Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Regulatory Information:
This product complies with all applicable EU directives. Check the BoseProfessional.com website for the declaration of conformity. Proper disposal and recycling guidelines are provided for environmental protection. - Toxic or Hazardous Substances:
The table lists substances and elements present in the product parts. Follow the guidelines for proper handling and disposal to protect human health and the environment. - Manufacturer Details:
The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture. For more details, contact Bose Professional at the address provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can these speakers be used outdoors?
A: No, these speakers are designed for indoor use only.
Q: What is the recommended amplifier power for these speakers?
A: The speakers can handle various power levels based on the input voltage; refer to the specifications for details.
Q: Are these speakers suitable for use in commercial installations?
A: Yes, these speakers are suitable for commercial applications like restaurants, retail stores, and offices.
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 BoseProfessional.com.
- Read these instructions.
- Keep these instructions.
- Heed all warnings.
- Follow all instructions.
- Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Clean only with a dry cloth.
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install by the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
WARNINGS/CAUTIONS
- All Bose Professional products must be installed by local, state, federal, and industry regulations. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure the installation of the loudspeakers and mounting system is performed by 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 knowledge of proper hardware and safe mounting techniques should attempt to install any loudspeaker overhead.
- Do not mount the product in locations where condensation may occur.
- 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. If you are not sure about installing the loudspeaker, contact a qualified professional installer. Ensure the loudspeaker is installed according to local building codes.
- Use only the hardware and accessories included or specified by Bose Professional for use with EdgeMax EM90-LP & EM180-LP loudspeakers. For information on compatible accessories, see the product’s technical data sheet at BoseProfessional.com.
- Do not make unauthorized alterations to this product.
- Do not use hydrocarbon-based solvents, lubricants, or cleaning agents of any type on or around this loudspeaker and associated mounting hardware during installation. 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 loudspeakers 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.
- Avoid touching uninsulated wiring or wiring terminals. This product’s audio wiring terminals carry voltage that can result in discomfort upon contact.
Product Ratings:
- Input Voltage: 70V/100V
- Impedance: 8 Ω, 32 W
- Current or Power: (70V): 4W, 8W, 16W, 32W; (100V): 8W, 16W, 32W
Regulatory Information
This product conforms to all applicable EU directive requirements. The complete declaration of conformity can be found on the product-specific page: BoseProfessional.com
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 help protect natural resources, human health, and the environment. For more information on the 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 diphenyl ether (PBDE) |
| PCBs | X | O | X | 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 by 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. |
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| 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: EdgeMax EM90-LP & EM180-LP, Type designation: 891455, 891454 | ||||||
| Restricted substances and their 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. |
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- Date of Manufacture: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; “3” is 2013 or 2023.
- 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 | Australia Importer: Transom Post Australia Pty. Ltd., Level 14, 60 Margaret Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 | 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: 102 A, Sama Tower Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai UAE
- Bose Professional, 117 South St, Hopkinton, MA 01748 USA Bose and PhaseGuide are trademarks of Bose Corporation.
- EdgeMax is a trademark of Transom Post OpCo LLC.
- ©2024 Transom Post OpCo LLC. 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 BoseProfessional.com/Warranty.
Package Contents
Product Dimensions
Technical Specifications
For additional specifications, see the EdgeMax EM90-LP & EM180-LP technical data sheet at BoseProfessional.com.
| Physical | |
| Hole cutout | 345 mm × 345 mm (13.6 in × 13.6 in) |
| Maximum Ceiling Thickness | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Net Weight, Loudspeaker with grille | EM90-LP: 7.5 kg (16.6 lb)
EM180-LP: 7.6 kg (16.7 lb) |
| Net Weight, Tile Bridge | 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) |
| Shipping Weight | 11 kg (24.3 lbs) |
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
The Bose Professional EdgeMax EM90-LP and EM180-LP loudspeakers have passed testing and comply with the following specifications and uses:
- Listed to UL 62368-1
- General-Purpose Use – UL Category AZOT under UL62368, File Number E537758
- UL-2043, 2023, Fire Test and Visible Smoke Release for Discrete Products and their Accessories Installed in Air Handling Spaces. Suitable for use in air handling (plenum) spaces.
The EdgeMax EM90-LP and EM180-LP loudspeakers have been designed to the requirements defined in the following European regulatory specification for combination systems: Tested to IEC 60268-5, 2007.
Installation
Installation Options
Installation Options and Accessories
- Adjustable Tile Bridge (included)
- EdgeMax Rough-in Pan (optional)
- EMCT Ceiling Tile (optional)
- Black Grille (optional)
Choosing an Installation Method
If using a flexible metal conduit, use a 3/8-inch conduit fitting or a 3/8-inch dual (duplex) connector.
Note: Conduit fittings are not provided.
- Use the top knockout when there is available space above the ceiling.
- Use the side knockout when there is limited space above the ceiling.
- Use both knockouts when an independent signal-in and signal-out wiring scheme are required and there is available space above the ceiling.
Wiring the Loudspeaker
With the Use of Direct Input Terminals
Wire gauge requirements from loudspeaker line wiring to loudspeaker terminals: Use 18 AWG (0.8 mm2) to 14 AWG (2.5 mm2) size wire only.
Connection Diagrams
Loudspeaker Settings
- * Factory default
- ** NC: No Connection (do not use)
Transformer Tap Setting
Set tap by turning. Use a flat head screwdriver.
Preparing the Installation
- Install the EM90-LP in a corner. See below for the room placement top view.
- Install the EM180-LP along a wall. See below for the room placement top view.
Note:
Keep the PhaseGuide protector in place until installation is complete.
Loudspeaker Placement
When installing the loudspeaker near a wall-ceiling interface, allow sufficient space for the grille overhang. The grille must be flush with the ceiling surface so the magnets can fully engage.
Use the enclosed template to ensure appropriate dimensions for the loudspeaker cutout and placement.
- For EM90-LP or EM180-LP in ceiling tile: Place the loudspeaker opening at least 114 millimeters (4.5 inches) from each wall to allow space for the tile bridge.
- For EM90-LP or EM180-LP in hard ceiling: Place the cardboard template flush with the corner (EM90-LP) or wall (EM180-LP). This leaves at least 38 millimeters (1.5 inches) from each wall to accommodate the grille.
Note:
Installation near cooking surfaces where the loudspeaker may be directly exposed to cooking oils, steam, vapor, or high heat such as in commercial cooking environments may decrease the performance or reliability of
the loudspeaker.
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 Professional recommends using (1) a safety wire, (2) a safety cable, or (3) a threaded rod as a secondary securing mechanism. See the diagrams below for safety attachment points.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any secondary securing mechanism implemented.
Assemble the Tile Bridge
- Attach the four rails to the center frame using four of the included screws. Insert the screws from the inside of the tile bridge. The rails and center frame are labeled A and B to identify the correct attachment points.
- Adjust the length of the tile bridge rails so the rails rest securely on the ceiling grid or furring.
Note: The tile bridge supports 56 to 66 centimeters (22 to 26 inches) spacing. - Tighten the four screws securing the tile bridge rails to the center frame.
- Optional: Attach the L-brackets to the tile bridge to create an additional connection point for a safety wire, safety cable, or threaded rod. For more information, see Using a Safety Cable on page 5.
Note: Place the L-brackets in a position that does not prevent the anchors on the loudspeaker from fully engaging on the tile bridge.
Preparing Acoustic Ceiling Tile
Cutting the Ceiling Tile
- Remove the 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.
- Cut a hole into the tile.
Note:
Alternatively, purchase the EMCT Ceiling Tile accessory (see Installation Options and Accessories on page 4).
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.
Preparing Hard Ceiling (Existing Construction)
Cutting the Ceiling
- Use the template to trace a hole in the ceiling.
- Cut a hole into the ceiling.
Installing the Tile Bridge
Insert the assembled tile bridge through the hole and place the tile bridge across the ceiling grid or ceiling furring. If necessary, adjust the tile bridge so the rails rest on the ceiling grid or ceiling furring.
Mounting the Loudspeaker
- Use a screwdriver and hammer to knock out the relevant wire opening. See Choosing an Installation Method on page 4.
- Pass the audio wires through the wire opening and insert the loudspeaker through the hole in the ceiling and into the tile bridge. Make sure the anchors engage on the tile bridge before loosening your grip on the loudspeaker.
- Remove the connector, wire the connector, and reinsert the connector into the loudspeaker. For wiring information, see Wiring the Loudspeaker on page 4.
- Tighten the anchor arm screws to secure the loudspeaker. If using a power drill, set to a low torque setting.
WARNING: Over-tightening the screws may result in damage to the anchor attachment point or the ceiling, which could lead to a falling hazard. - Discard the PhaseGuide protector.
- Installing in Hard Ceiling Using a Rough-in Pan (New Construction)
For information on installing a rough-in pan, see the EdgeMax Rough-in Pan installation guide at BoseProfessional.com. Once the rough-in pan is installed, see Mounting the Loudspeaker. - Installation Using an EMCT Ceiling Tile
For information on installing an EMCT Ceiling Tile, see the EdgeMax Ceiling Tile installation guide at BoseProfessional.com. Once the EMCT Ceiling Tile is installed, see Mounting the Loudspeaker. - Attaching the Grille
Insert the safety lanyard pin into the hole in the loudspeaker. Using both hands, position the grille against the loudspeaker. The grille secures to the loudspeaker magnetically.
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Documents / Resources
| BOSE EM90-LP EdgeMax In Ceiling Loudspeakers [pdf] Installation Guide EM90-LP, EM90-LP EdgeMax In Ceiling Loudspeakers, EdgeMax In Ceiling Loudspeakers, In Ceiling Loudspeakers, Loudspeakers |
