SOUNDLINK FLEX PORTABLE SPEAKER - 2 ND GEN - Important Safety Instructions - FCC Compliance

Nov 4, 2026

Safety and compliance instructions for the Bose SOUNDLINK FLEX portable speaker (2nd gen), including directives related to EU, UK, and FCC/ISED Canada radio equipment requirements. Covers conditions for rinsing after exposure to salt or chlorinated water, drying the connector port before charging, and permitted cleaning methods. Provides warnings about small parts choking hazard, magnetic materials for implantable devices, safe placement, fire/heat avoidance, authorized use with approved power supplies, and battery handling and leak precautions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages42

Reading Time1 h 46 min

AccessFree to download

Important Safety Instructions

Warnings/Cautions

FCC Class B Notice and Radio Compliance

Disposal and Recycling

Low-power Radio-frequency Technical Regulations

SOUNDLINK FLEX PORTABLE SPEAKER (2 ND GEN) Please read and keep all safety and use instructions. Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and all other 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 Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements per Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and all applicable UK regulations. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www. Bose.com/compliance Important Safety Instructions If the speaker is exposed to salt or chlorinated water, gently rinse with fresh water following the exposure to remove residue. Make sure the connector port is fully dried out before charging. Clean only with a dry cloth or water dampened cloth. Do not use cleaning products. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus does not operate normally, or has been physically damaged. WARNINGS/CAUTIONS Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3. This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this might affect your implantable medical device. • Do not place the product on an unstable surface. Improper product placement, combined with audio vibrations, could make the product unstable or move, leading to hazardous condition which could result in injury or damage. • 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. • Use this product only with an agency-approved LPS power supply that meets local regulatory requirements (e.g., UL, CSA, VDE, CCC) . • The battery provided with this product may present a risk of fire, explosion or chemical burn if mishandled, incorrectly replaced or replaced with an incorrect type. • Do not expose products containing batteries to excessive heat (e.g. from storage in direct sunlight, fire orthe like) . • If the battery leaks, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact is made, seek medical advice. • The product label is located on the back of the product. 2 | ENG NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving product or antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with ISED Canada’s license-exempt RSS s

FAQs

What should you do if the speaker is exposed to salt or chlorinated water?

Gently rinse the speaker with fresh water to remove residue, then ensure the connector port is fully dried before charging.

What warnings are given for children and magnetic materials?

The product contains small parts and is not suitable for children under age 3. It also contains magnetic material, so users should consult a physician regarding implantable medical devices.

How does the document address FCC interference and user authority to operate?

It states the device meets Class B limits and may cause interference in residential installations. It also notes that changes or modifications not approved by Bose may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Nov 4, 2026

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