Chapter 10: Servicing the Convergence Network
SmartSiren Platinum Convergence Network
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Reinstalling the Control Head
To reinstall the control head in the vehicle:
1.
Reconnect the cables and wiring to the control head.
2
. Secure the rear mounting bracket to the control head base with the two Phillips #6-32 x 1/4
screws (Figure 10.2 on page 58).
3.
Secure the rear mounting bracket to the mounting surface bracket with the two 1/4"
external-tooth lock washers and 1/4"-20 x 3/4" hinge screws (Figure 10.1 on page 58.)
Servicing the Siren Amplifier/Relay Module
Servicing the siren amplifier includes replacing damaged cables or external wiring, external fuses
and the red and the plastic terminal insulators. The siren amplifier/relay module has 13 externally
mounted mini-blade fuses for the siren, horn-ring circuit, SignalMaster, and auxiliary relays have
LEDs that glow when the fuse fails. For detail on the components the fuses protect, see Figures
7.1 and 7.2 on page 48. Replacements fuses are obtainable at auto parts stores, from your local
distributor. For information on ordering replacement parts from Federal Signal, see page 63.
Tools needed:
• 7/16" nut driver
• Small needle-nose pliers
• Flat-head screwdriver
Uninstalling the Siren Amplifier/Relay Module
To uninstall the siren amplifier/relay module from the vehicle:
1.
Remove and retain the installer-supplied #10 hardware.
2.
To access the power connections, use a large screwdriver to pry open the covers on the red
and black insulators.
3.
Use a 7/16" nut driver to remove the 1/4"-20 Keps nuts securing the power cables to the
terminals. Retain the two Keps nuts, the four external-tooth lock washers, and two flat
washers.
4.
Disconnect the Convergence network cable, serial cables and wiring from the rear of the
siren amplifier/relay module.
