SECTION VI SIREN /PA SYSTEM
Installing Models 280K & 480K
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
1. System is housed in remote cabinetry as specified.
All models include:
a) Two U-brackets.
b) 12-Pin heavy-duty connector with pigtails.
c) Remote cable for remote systems.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
1. Options may include:
a) Two amplifiers and short interconnect
cable for Two-Tone siren systems. See
Section IX.
b) Rocker switches for alley lights, shotgun
rack, floodlights, etc.
PIGTAIL WIRE CONNECTIONS - 12-Pin
Connector
1. Connections of following pigtail wires is mandatory:
IGNITION
: Supplies power to panel light,
radio and accessory switches.
HORN RING
and
HORNS
: Supplies siren
control and normal vehicle horn operation.
SIREN SPKR (2)
: Connect speaker(s) as
shown unless installing two amplifiers.
BLACK
: Supplies system ground (-).
2. Numbered wires (“3”, “2-3”, etc.) are for warning
lights.
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b) If WHITE housings do not exist or do not contain
blades, audio connections will be established when
radio cable is plugged into radio head.
2.
Radio Control
- If radio power control is desired locate the
radio’s transmit and receive control wires and proceed as
follows:
a) Tie both wires together.
b) Extend with 18-ga. wire and connect to BLACK
housing on microphone connector plate.
PA MICROPHONE
Plug microphone into connector contained in plate on
sloped underside of control unit.
SYSTEM PRIMARY WIRE SIZE
1. Install circuit breaker near battery. Use following wire size
for extending RED control unit primary wire:
Models 280K - 12 ga.
Models 480K & 480KR - 8 ga.
2. Connect breaker directly to battery (+) post or to any point
near battery having heavy (6-ga. minimum) wire. Do not
connect to alternator, ignition switch, or to any ignition -
controlled source.
TWO-WAY RADIO CONNECTIONS
1.
Audio
- If outside radio calls are desired inspect
microphone plate on sloped underside:
a) If two WHITE housing with male blades
exist, locate radio speaker. “T” into wires
that run between speaker and radio head
with 18ga. wire. Connect other ends to
WHITE housings.
