SECTION VI & VII SIREN/ PA SYSTEMS
Installing Models 280K & 480K (cont.)
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FOOT SWITCH
1. A foot switch may be used in addition to or in place
of the horn ring for siren controls.
2. Install light-duty (1-3 amp) foot switch. Using 18ga.
(minimum) wire connect one terminal to ground (-) or
battery (+), whichever is most convenient.
3. Connect other terminal to “foot switch” pigtail wire
in 12-pin control connector.
SECTION VII - WARNING LIGHTS
NUMBERED WIRES
1. The 12-pin connector of each model contains
numbered pigtail which can be used for controlling
warning lights .
2. Numbers stamped on insulation correspond to
Master Switch position that supply power (+12V).
WIRE SIZES
1. Proper warning light operation and protection
against fires can be assured only when adequate
wire size is used for the primary system as well
as for warning lights.
SUGGESTED CONNECTIONS
1. Since there are no uniform lighting arrangements,
there are no set rules for connecting wires.Instructions
appearing below are only suggestions. You may prefer,
and are encouraged to experiment with other connections
that could better suit your requirements.
Model 280
- One Wire: 3
Use wire for controlling lights.
Model 480
- Five Wires: 1, 1-2, 1-2-3, 2-3, and 3.
Use 1-2-3 for rear lights or lights of secondary
importance; 2-3 for front lights or lights of greater
importance; 3 for additional lights.
CURRENT LIMITS
1.
Model 280
: 15A Total. Limit of wire : 15A.
2.
Model 480
: 60A Total. Limit each wire:
1/15 amperes
1-2/15 amperes
1-2-3/20 amperes
2-3/20 amperes
3/20 amperes
HIGHER CURRENT CAPACITY
1. Higher currents may be achieved by using a
numbered wire to operate a heavy-duty relay
or solenoid. 30 ampere continuous-duty relay
and 100 ampere solenoids are available from
automotive distributors. They should be rated
for continuous duty.
See drawing below for connections.
