Mounting the Siren and Control Head
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Installation and Maintenance Instructions
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Mounting the Siren and Control Head
The next step in the installation after wiring and connecting the SSP3000B/
SSP2000B system is to permanently mount the siren amplifier/relay module and
control head in the vehicle. Verify that the mounting locations you selected earlier
are safe for installing these components. Before proceeding, review the following
precautions before mounting the equipment.
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT: Do not install equipment or route wiring in the
deployment path of an airbag. Failure to observe this warning will reduce
the effectiveness of the airbag or potentially dislodge the equipment,
causing serious injury or death.
SEAT REMOVAL PRECAUTION: If a vehicle seat is temporarily removed,
verify with the vehicle manufacturer if the seat needs to be recalibrated for
proper airbag deployment.
UNRESTRICTED AIR FLOW REQUIRED (SSP3000B ONLY): The siren
amplifier is cooled by an internal fan. Do not install it in areas where air flow
is restricted. Do not mount the unit near a heater duct or under the hood.
MODULE IS NOT WATERPROOF: The housing of the siren amplifier/relay
module is NOT waterproof. The module must be mounted in a location that
is sheltered from falling rain, snow, standing water, etc.
Mounting the Siren Amplifier/Relay Module
Installer-supplied #10-32 mounting hardware is required to mount the siren
amplifier/relay module.
Tools needed:
• #18 tap drill for steel and iron
• Phillips screwdriver
• Pencil or felt-tip pen for marking drill locations
To mount the siren amplifier/relay module in the vehicle:
1. Use the base of the siren amplifier/relay module as a template or the
dimensions shown in Figure 22 to mark the centers of the four mounting holes.
DRILLING PRECAUTIONS: When drilling holes, check the area you are
drilling into to ensure that you do not damage vehicle components while
drilling. All drilled holes should be de-burred, and all sharp edges should be
smoothed. All wire routings going through drilled holes should be protected
by a grommet or convolute/split loom tubing.
