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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The FreeSpace
®
DS16 S and DS16 SE are the entry level surface-mount speakers for business
music applications. They consist of a single 2.25" driver in a rugged, plastic enclosure. There are
two variants of the DS16 Loudspeaker, an indoor version qualified for use where it is not exposed
to weather and an outdoor version qualified for use fully exposed to weather.
The indoor and outdoor variants are each available in two colors, black and white. They ship with
a basic bracket allowing for pitch adjustments. An upgraded bracket is available that allows the
speaker to be life safety compliant for the worldwide market. The upgraded bracket allows left to
right (yaw) adjustments in addition to up and down (pitch) adjustments. When used with the
upgraded bracket the surface mount DS16 loudspeaker is life safety compliant as described
below.
The DS 16S and DS 16SE have passed extensive testing and comply with the following specifi-
cations and uses:
LISTED to ANSI/UL 1480-2005
• Fire Protective Signaling Use – UL Category UUMW, File Number S 3241. Control Number
42S9 when installed with a junction box (on-wall or in-wall). Not for use with DC-supervised
systems.
• General Purpose Use – UL Category UEAY, File Number S 5591 Control Number 3N89.
• The DS 16SE is suitable for use outdoors in wet locations.
• The DS 16S is suitable for use indoors in damp locations.
• 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.
• EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10 (1) of the directive, EN50081-1 and EN50082-1 as
signified by the CE mark.
The DS 16S and DS 16SE also have been designed to the requirements defined in the following
European regulatory specification for combination systems:
• British Standard Code of Practice BS 5839, Part 8.
• Tested to IEC60268-5.
PART LIST NOTES
1. This part is not normally available from Customer Service. Approval from the Field Service
Manager is required before ordering.
2. The individual parts located on the PCBs are listed in the Electrical Part List.
3. This part is critical for safety purposes. Failure to use a substitute replacement with the
same safety characteristics as the recommended replacement part might create shock, fire
and/or other hazards.
4. This part is referenced for informational purposes only. It is not stocked as a repair part.
Refer to the next higher assembly for a replacement part.