DesignMax DM3SE • Installation Guide
PRO.BOSE.COM
2 • English
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 PRO.BOSE.COM.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produces heat.
7. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
WARNINGS/CAUTIONS
This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether
this might aect your implantable medical device.
• It is the responsibility of the installer to use a support system which has sucient wind
load strength to comply with the applicable codes and standards.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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 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 DM3SE loudspeakers. Hardware for securing the loudspeaker to the
mounting surface is not supplied. For information on compatible accessories, see the
product’s technical data sheet at PRO.BOSE.COM.
• 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.
• The DesignMax DM3SE wall-mounting bracket is only for use with model DM3SE.
• 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.
Regulatory Information
This product conforms to all applicable EU directive requirements. The complete
declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance.
This product conforms to all applicable Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations
2016 and all other applicable UK regulations. The complete declaration of
conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance
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 DM3SE, Type designation: 829712
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
UK Importer: Bose Limited, Bose House, Quayside Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent,
ME44QZ, United Kingdom
Bose Corporation Headquarters: 1-877-230-5639
Bose and DesignMax are trademarks of Bose Corporation.
©2021 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.
Product Ratings:
Input Voltage: 70V/100V
Impedance: 8 , 25 W
Current or Power: (70V): 3W, 6W, 12W, 25W; (100V): 6W, 12W, 25W