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SA-430-10 Installation and Operating Instructions

CP4854E

03/31/10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................. 2

SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 3

NOTICE ..................................................................................................................................... 3

GENERAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................ 4

INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 5

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................................... 5

UNPACKING .......................................................................................................................... 5

OPTION SWITCHES.............................................................................................................. 6

MOUNTING – Amplifier.......................................................................................................... 7

MOUNTING – Control Head................................................................................................... 7

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS - Amplifier............................................................................. 8

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS – Control Head..................................................................... 8

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CONTINUED........................................................................ 9

OPERATION............................................................................................................................ 10

GENERAL ............................................................................................................................ 10

SELECTOR SWITCH........................................................................................................... 10

SIREN SWITCH ................................................................................................................... 10

MICROPHONE (PA Override).............................................................................................. 11

PA VOL ................................................................................................................................ 11

AUXILIARY INPUT............................................................................................................... 11

HORN RING CYCLER 2 (HRC2) ........................................................................................ 11

RADIO VOLUME ADJUST ................................................................................................... 11

CUTOUT INPUT................................................................................................................... 11

SERVICE ................................................................................................................................. 12

PROBLEMS ......................................................................................................................... 12

PARTS and ACCESSORIES................................................................................................ 13

RETURN .............................................................................................................................. 14

LIMITED WARRANTY.......................................................................................................... 14

CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION TEMPLATE ...................................................................... 15

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Page 1: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Carson is a trademark of Carson Manufacturing Company Inc Sound Hazard Sound level from siren speaker 120dBA 10 feet may cause hearing damage Do not operate siren without adequate hearing protection for you and anyone in immediate vicinity Ref OSHA 1910 95 for occupational noise exposure guidelines RADIO HORN MAN WAIL YELP PHASER SIREN PA VOL POWER ON SA 430 ...

Page 2: ...G Amplifier 7 MOUNTING Control Head 7 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Amplifier 8 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Control Head 8 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CONTINUED 9 OPERATION 10 GENERAL 10 SELECTOR SWITCH 10 SIREN SWITCH 10 MICROPHONE PA Override 11 PA VOL 11 AUXILIARY INPUT 11 HORN RING CYCLER 2 HRC2 11 RADIO VOLUME ADJUST 11 CUTOUT INPUT 11 SERVICE 12 PROBLEMS 12 PARTS and ACCESSORIES 13 RETURN 14 LIMITED WARRANTY...

Page 3: ... selector switch Radio Horn Manual Wail Yelp and Phaser Momentary push button Siren switch Front panel mounted PA volume control Radio adjust on amplifier Auxiliary input for positive or negative connection Cutout input connection programmable for positive or negative latching cutout operation 8 position DIP switch option selector Connections 10 Pin Conn 2 Positive 2 Negative 2 Speaker 2 Radio Con...

Page 4: ...may or may not be directly mounted to the control head Units with an F suffix have the microphone permanently mounted to the faceplate Units with an FX suffix are provided with an extension harness and connectors for remote mounting of the microphone An auxiliary input is provided for connection to a positive or negative horn ring circuit or switch performing the same function as the Siren push bu...

Page 5: ...able of handling the current required Make sure all connections are tight Route wiring to prevent wear overheating and interference with air bag deployment Install and check all wiring before connection to vehicle battery Testing Test all siren functions after installation to assure proper operation Test vehicle operation to assure no damage to vehicle Keep These Instructions Keep these instructio...

Page 6: ...orn ring will cycle through Wail Yelp and Phaser tones Tapping the horn ring twice quickly will stop the siren tones and return the unit to standby Pressing and holding the horn ring will produce Horn tone until released Then the siren will return to its previous siren tone or standby NOTE Earlier units with S N lower than 04190000 have a different version of HRC In this case the siren tones cycle...

Page 7: ...h or overhead console Choose a mounting location convenient to the operator and away from any air bag deployment areas Inspect behind mounting area for clearance Allow 1 of depth to accommodate the control head and cable s Consider wire routing and access to connections as well as microphone bracket placement Use template back page for marking hole and cutout locations Connect control head cable t...

Page 8: ...n side of amplifier Optional Cutout Input Connection The Cutout Input turns off any siren tone output when activated and remains off until a control is activated or changed May need to set polarity See OPTION SWITCHES section for programming details ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Control Head All control head leads can be extended with 22 AWG or larger lead wire Black Negative Connect to same ground or ne...

Page 9: ...RÆ POSÆ POSÆ RADÆ RADÆ CTRLÆ CUTÆ NEGÆ NEGÆ Control Head Rear View Optional Microphone Extension Cable Auxiliary Input Connection Examples Aux input is activated with VDC AND VDC Remote Amplifier HORN RLY VDC or VDC Added SPDT Switch To AUX Vehicle Horn Horn Circuit Note Vehicle horn will also sound with siren May need to add diode 10mA current To AUX Vehicle Horn Splice or VDC or VDC Momentary SP...

Page 10: ...erridden anytime with the Siren push button to produce a simulated Air horn tone Horn tone may be disabled See OPTION SWITCHES section Manual The siren tone rise and fall is manually controlled with Siren push button Wail A slower changing tone used on highways Yelp A rapidly changing tone used in congested areas Phaser A very rapidly changing tone used at intersections or in highly congested area...

Page 11: ...aser tones Tapping the horn ring twice quickly will stop the siren tones and return the unit to standby Pressing and holding the horn ring will produce Horn tone until released Then the siren will return to its previous siren tone or standby See OPTION SWITCHES section for further details NOTE Earlier units with S N lower than 04190000 have a different version of HRC In this case the siren tones c...

Page 12: ...rresponding option switches set correctly No PA PA volume not set properly Have you tried turning the PA volume control Distorted siren sound Speaker assembly loose Intermittent Aux Input connection Low vehicle voltage Is the speaker bell or tip loose Is the Aux Input used and wired properly Input voltage must be greater than lowest rated voltage Intermittent siren tone High Voltage Protection Con...

Page 13: ...01 T C Q Switch Power Toggle CP3599 Switch Rotary 6 Pos Selector Vertical CP4119 Transistor Output 2 required Accessory Description standard accessory supplied with unit F or FX model CP4872 Bracket Control Head Console Mounting CP3633 Bracket Microphone Clip with mounting Screws CP3040 Cable 5 P Control Head Lead Assembly ED1757 Cable 10 P Amplifier Lead Assembly 8FT made w CP4833 10 Conn CP3850 ...

Page 14: ...rom the date of delivery to the first user purchaser During this warranty period the obligation of Carson Manufacturing is limited to repairing or replacing as Carson Manufacturing may elect any part or parts of such product which after examination by Carson Manufacturing is determined to be defective in material and or workmanship This warranty does not cover labor charges for removal or re insta...

Page 15: ... Instructions Page 15 of 16 03 31 10 CP4854E CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION TEMPLATE 5 1 4 2 5 8 5 7 8 6 1 4 1 2 1 8 2 7 8 2 1 2 This inner area to be removed CAUTION Please note that top and bottom edges only provide 1 8 overlap Cut carefully ...

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