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MODEL PA4000

ELECTRONIC SIRENS

INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

255292 D0 0519

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Page 1: ...MODEL PA4000 ELECTRONIC SIRENS INSTALLATION OPERATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 255292 D0 0519 ...

Page 2: ...ig com or call 1 708 534 3400 This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied contractual or statutory including but not limited to the warranty of merchantability warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and any warranty against failure of its es sential purpose 2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park Illinois 60484 www fedsig com Customer Support Police Fire EMS...

Page 3: ...ION AND FINAL INSTALLATION 12 SECTION IV OPERATION 13 4 1 GENERAL 15 4 2 SELECTOR SWITCH 15 4 3 HORN RING SWITCH 15 4 4 AIR HORN MANUAL SIREN SWITCH 15 4 5 TAP II FUNCTIONS 15 4 6 PRESS AND HOLD FUNCTION 15 4 7 AUX IN FUNCTION 16 4 8 AUX OUT FUNCTION 16 4 9 SPEAKER DIAGNOSTIC TEST 16 4 10 PARK SIREN DEACTIVATOR 16 4 11 PA AND RADIO GAIN ADJUSTMENT 16 SECTION V SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 17 5 1 GENERA...

Page 4: ...one push to talk switch overrides any siren signal for instant PA use PA and radio volume are preset at the factory for maximum gain The Model PA4000 is designed to drive one or two 100 watt speakers Using two 100 watt speakers will provide maximum traffic clearing power The Tap II feature allows the driver to change the siren sound via the vehicle s horn ring or any remotely mounted switch A horn...

Page 5: ...5 ohm load Frequency Range 725 to 1600 Hz nominal Cycle Rate Wail 14 cycles min Yelp 180 cycles min Voltage Output approx 62V peak to peak Audio Frequency Range 300 to 3KHz Harmonic Audio Distortion 10 max all power levels from 1 2 to 50 watts frequency response 3dB Operating Temperature Range 30 C to 65 C Dimensions HWD Control Head 2 9 x 6 3 x 1 5 Amplifier Module 3 6 x 6 9 x 4 8 Shipping Weight...

Page 6: ...ren and speaker from different manufacturers may reduce the warning effectiveness of the siren system and may damage the components You should verify or test your combination to make sure the system works together properly and meets federal state and local standards or guidelines During Installation Do NOT get metal shavings inside the product Metal shavings in the product can cause the system to ...

Page 7: ...alibrated for proper airbag deployment Locate the control head so the vehicle controls and microphone can be operated safely When drilling into a vehicle structure be sure that both sides of the surface are clear of anything that could be damaged All drilled holes should be deburred and all sharp edges should be smoothed All wires going through drilled holes should be protected by a grommet or con...

Page 8: ...shers and hex nuts Consequently the holes drilled in the mounting surface must be appropriate for the mounting screws selected If the thread forming screws are to be used drill 3 16 holes at the drill position marks Drill 9 32 holes at the position marks if the 1 4 20 cap screws lockwashers and nuts will be used d Secure the Amplifier to the mounting surface using the mounting hardware including l...

Page 9: ... monoxide or other potentially harmful fumes Failure to observe this warning could cause serious injury or death c If routing the cable requires drilling a hole in sheet metal or other material drill a 5 8 hole in the material Install a 5 8 grommet not supplied or similar protective device in the hole to protect the cable from damage which sharp edges could cause d Install the other end of the con...

Page 10: ...ut NOTE This output is activated any time the siren is operating in Wail Yelp or Priority HI LO mode This feature can be used to activate an external relay 200mA maximum for controlling warning lights To use this feature connect a user supplied 18 gauge wire to position 8 of the eleven position connector as shown in figure 3 1 6 Ground Connect a user supplied 18 gauge black wire to position 9 of t...

Page 11: ...h is on This connection will supply power to the Control Head panel lights whenever the headlights are on or the vehicle ignition key switch is in the on position b Connect the black wire to the negative battery terminal The Control Head can now be secured to the vehicle dashboard D Amplifier Power Connections When making the power connections to the PA4000 each wire must be terminated with an app...

Page 12: ...rdous sparks or burning wire resulting in electrical fires 2 Connect the red wire to the positive terminal of the power source A secure mechanical and electrical connection is required 3 6 TESTING AFTER INSTALLATION All effective sirens and horns produce loud sounds 120 dB that may cause permanent hearing loss Always minimize your exposure to siren sound and wear hearing protection Do not sound th...

Page 13: ...em Combining a siren and speaker from different manufacturers may reduce the warning effectiveness of the siren system and may damage the components You should verify or test your combination to make sure the system works together properly and meets federal state and local standards or guidelines During Installation Do NOT get metal shavings inside the product Metal shavings in the product can cau...

Page 14: ...alibrated for proper airbag deployment Locate the control head so the vehicle controls and microphone can be operated safely When drilling into a vehicle structure be sure that both sides of the surface are clear of anything that could be damaged All drilled holes should be deburred and all sharp edges should be smoothed All wires going through drilled holes should be protected by a grommet or con...

Page 15: ...hicle s horn ring activates the Tap II function and changes the audible siren sound The vehicle horn will not sound 3 In the right A H position the red LED on the right is illuminated Pressing the vehicle s horn ring will sound the air horn tone The vehicle horn will not sound 4 4 AIR HORN MANUAL SIREN SWITCH The AIR HORN MANUAL switch activates the electronic air horn sound up in any selected pos...

Page 16: ...LO is sounding 4 9 SPEAKER DIAGNOSTIC TEST To test the speakers set the selector switch to RAD Press the AIR HORN MANUAL paddle switch down Four rapid beeps should be heard and the yellow LEDs should flash four times Note that the yellow LEDs will illuminate when a siren tone is sounding 4 10 PARK SIREN DEACTIVATOR If installed shifting the vehicle into PARK will silence the siren tones Move the s...

Page 17: ...f the battery until servicing is complete and you have verified that there are no short circuits to ground For the electronic siren to function properly the ground connection must be made to the NEGATIVE battery terminal After repair test the electronic siren and speaker system to ensure that it is operating properly Federal Signal siren amplifiers and speakers are designed to work together as a s...

Page 18: ... connectors before removing the screws D Replacement of Output Transistors Failure of one or both of the output transistors Q106 Q109 is usually the result of a defective speaker short circuited voice coil Rebroadcast of the unsquelched radio or music for long periods will also have a detrimental effect on the output transistors and is therefore not recommended Federal recommends that both output ...

Page 19: ... 2001191A 01 Amplifier Power Circuit Board PA4000NY with parts installed 2005002A 02 Amplifier Logic Circuit Board with parts installed 2005001B Amplifier Logic Board PA4000NY HI LO 2005001B 03 Control Head Circuit Board with parts installed 2001190A Chassis 85361107A Cover 85361103A Amplifier Assembly PA4000 85361108A Amplifier Assembly PA4000NY 85361108A 02 Control Assembly 85361106A Accessory K...

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