Installation
Removing the Grille
The grille is secured to the loudspeaker by the grille lock. Disengage the grille lock by inserting a small tool through the grille perforation
(no larger than 1.5 millimeters in diameter). While depressing the grille lock, slide the grille away from the loudspeaker to detach it.
Note: The grille lock is located on the loudspeaker opposite of the tap switch. See the diagram below for the grille lock location.
Adjusting the Logo
The FreeSpace FS4SE comes with a pre-installed Bose logo for horizontal installations. The loudspeaker also comes with a separate logo
for vertical installations. To remove the logo, peal it away from the loudspeaker grille. To apply the vertical logo, find the center of the
grille and align the notches on the back of the logo with the grille perforation. Press to affix it to the loudspeaker grille.
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
The FreeSpace FS4SE loudspeaker has passed testing and complies with the following specifications and uses:
Listed to ANSI/UL 1480A-2016, Speakers for Commercial & Safety Professional Use
General-Purpose Use – UL Category UEAY, File Number S36835.
Suitable for use outdoors in wet locations.
EN 54-24: 2008, Loudspeaker for Voice Alarm Systems for Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems for Buildings
Environmental: Type B (outdoor applications)
Suitable for installation using Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 wiring methods in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code, 2002, Article 640.
Suitable for use with fire alarm circuit wiring methods in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code, 2002, Article 760.
NFPA 70, National Electric Code, 2002, Article 300-22 (c).
NFPA 90-A, 2002, Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems, Paragraph 4.3.10.2.6.5.
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10 (1) of the directive, EN50081-1 and EN50082-1 as signified by the CE mark.
The FreeSpace FS4SE has been designed to the requirements defined in the following European regulatory specifications for combination systems:
British Standard Code of Practice BS 5839, Part 8, when used with the ceramic terminal block and thermal fuse.
Tested to IEC60268-5.
EN 54-24 Certified Ratings
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Frequency Range
Sensitivity (1 W @ 4 m)
Measured Max. SPL @ 4 m
Coverage Angle Octave
Band
Horizontal Coverage
Vertical Coverage
Rated Impedance
Passive Nominal
Impedance
Rated Noise Power
Footnotes
1.
The specifications data was measured in an
anechoic chamber, free-field. Reference plane
is on the grille surface and perpendicular to the
reference axis. Reference axis is perpendicular
to center of grille surface. Horizontal plane is
containing the reference axis and perpendicular
to the reference plane.
8 • English
Tap switch
100 Hz to 10 kHz
75.0 dB
88.2 dB
500 Hz
1000
2000
4000
Hz
Hz
Hz
360°
155°
120°
95°
360°
155°
115°
80°
2.5W
5W
10W
70V
1960 Ω
980 Ω
490 Ω
100V
—
2000 Ω
1000 Ω
8 Ω
40W
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
20
Loudspeaker for voice alarm systems for fire detection and fire
20W
40W
245 Ω
123 Ω
500 Ω
250 Ω
On-axis Frequency Response
No EQ applied
100
Frequency (Hz)
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DOP 841453
EN 54-24: 2008
alarm systems for buildings
FreeSpace FS4SE
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