Carson SA-430 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 5

SA-430 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 5 
 

 
03/22/02 CP4854B 
 

INSTALLATION 

Proper installation of the unit is essential for years of safe, reliable operation.  Please read all 
instruction 

before

 installing the unit.  Failure to follow these instructions can cause serious 

damage to the unit or vehicle and may void warranties. 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 

For the safety of the installer, vehicle operator, passengers and the community please 
observe the following safety precautions.  

Failure to follow all safety precautions and 

instructions may result in property damage, injury or death.

 

Qualifications - 

The installer must have a firm knowledge of basic electricity, vehicle 

electrical systems and emergency equipment. 

Sound Hazards

 - Sound levels produced by attached speakers can cause permanent hearing 

loss.  Never operate this unit without adequate hearing protection for you and others in the 
area.  (OSHA 1910.95) 

Mounting

 - Mount the control head for easy access by the vehicle operator.  DO NOT mount 

in air bag deployment area.  Assure clearances before drilling in vehicle. 

Wiring

 - Use wiring capable 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 instructions in the vehicle or other safe place for 

future reference.  Advise the vehicle operator of the location. 

UNPACKING 

Inspect contents for shipping damage.  If found 

alert carrier immediately

.  Contents should 

include control head with attached microphone, amplifier, control head wiring harness, 
removable pressure connector, microphone bracket with 2 screws and these instructions.  
Contact supplier immediately if any components are missing. 

Note:

  On “FX” units the microphone is detached and a microphone extension cable with 

connectors is additionally supplied. 

 

AMPLIFIER ELEMENTS

Fuse 

20A MAX 

Connector 

Radio 

Adjust 

Option 

Switches 

Summary of Contents for SA-430

Page 1: ...1 N Rural Street Indianapolis IN 46220 Phone 888 577 6877 Fax 317 254 2667 Website www carsonsirens com RADIO RADIO HORN HORN MAN MAN W WAIL AIL YELP YELP PHASER PHASER SIREN SIREN PA PA VOL VOL SA SA...

Page 2: ...ad 6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Control Head 6 MOUNTING Amplifier 8 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Amplifier 8 SIREN TESTING 9 OPERATION 10 GENERAL 10 SELECTOR SWITCH 10 SIREN SWITCH 10 MICROPHONE PA Override 10...

Page 3: ...6 position rotary mode switch Phaser Yelp Wail Manual Horn and Radio Momentary push button Siren switch Front panel mounted PA volume control Radio adjust on amplifier Auxiliary input for positive or...

Page 4: ...e 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...

Page 5: ...by the vehicle operator DO NOT mount in air bag deployment area Assure clearances before drilling in vehicle Wiring Use wiring capable of handling the current required Make sure all connections are t...

Page 6: ...hone bracket placement Use template back page for marking hole and cutout locations Connect control head cable to back of unit and route leads through cutout Make all electrical connections See ELECTR...

Page 7: ...mitter antenna lead to prevent R F interference being fed to the siren amplifier Green Auxiliary Input Used for Siren control Performs same function as Siren button Connect to a normally open switch o...

Page 8: ...e connector can be secured with the two locking screws Then mount the amplifier to the vehicle using appropriate hardware not supplied ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Amplifier Electrical connections to the am...

Page 9: ...used to test the siren 1 With the function selector set to the Horn position turn on the power switch Nothing should be heard from the speakers 2 Press the Siren button The speakers should emit a simu...

Page 10: ...nction amplifies a radio speaker input for re broadcast outside the vehicle No siren tones are available in this position SIREN SWITCH This momentary push button switch provides various control functi...

Page 11: ...lp Override With the Selector Switch in the Wail position pressing the Siren button or activating the auxiliary input toggles between the Wail and Yelp function CUTOUT During installation a cutout inp...

Page 12: ...e 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 t...

Page 13: ...40 Dress W Cap Red SR 15 1 Strain Relief Microphone 8121D2V40 Switch Momentary Push Button Vertical 7101 T C Q Switch Power Toggle CP3599 Switch Rotary 6 Pos Selector Vertical CP4119 Transistor TIP36C...

Page 14: ...erial and or workmanship This warranty does not cover labor charges for removal or re installation of the product Fuses and lamps are not covered under this warranty This warranty does not extend to a...

Page 15: ...Instructions Page 15 03 22 02 CP4854B 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 p...

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