Code 3 3672S Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Code 3 3672S Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

V-con siren

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IMPORTANT! Read all instructions before installing and using. Installer: This manual must be delivered to the end user.
WARNING!
Failure to install or use this product according to manufacturer's recommendations may result in property damage, serious injury, and/
or death to those you are seeking to protect!
Do not install and/or operate this safety product unless you have read and understood the safety information
contained in this manual.
1.
Proper installation combined with operator training in the use, care, and maintenance of emergency warning devices are essential to
ensure the safety of emergency personnel and the public.
2.
Emergency warning devices often require high electrical voltages and/or currents. Exercise caution when working with live electrical
connections.
3.
This product must be properly grounded. Inadequate grounding and/or shorting of electrical connections can cause high current arcing,
which can cause personal injury and/or severe vehicle damage, including fire.
4.
Proper placement and installation is vital to the performance of this warning device. Install this product so that output performance of
the system is maximized and the controls are placed within convenient reach of the operator so that they can operate the system without
losing eye contact with the roadway.
5.
Do not install this product or route any wires in the deployment area of an air bag. Equipment mounted or located in an air bag
deployment area may reduce the effectiveness of the air bag or become a projectile that could cause serious personal injury or death.
Refer to the vehicle owner's manual for the air bag deployment area. It is the responsibility of the user/operator to determine a suitable
mounting location ensuring the safety of all passengers inside the vehicle particularly avoiding areas of potential head impact.
6.
It is the responsibility of the vehicle operator to ensure daily that all features of this product work correctly. In use, the vehicle operator
should ensure the projection of the warning signal is not blocked by vehicle components (i.e., open trunks or compartment doors),
people, vehicles or other obstructions.
7.
The use of this or any other warning device does not ensure all drivers can or will observe or react to an emergency warning signal.
Never take the right-of-way for granted. It is the vehicle operator's responsibility to be sure they can proceed safely before entering an
intersection, drive against traffic, respond at a high rate of speed, or walk on or around traffic lanes.
8.
This equipment is intended for use by authorized personnel only. The user is responsible for understanding and obeying all laws
regarding emergency warning devices. Therefore, the user should check all applicable city, state, and federal laws and regulations. The
manufacturer assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning device.
Specifications:
Input Voltage:
(Note: Operation above 14 VDC for an extended period of time may result in speaker damage.)
Operating Current: (1x 58W speaker)
(1x 100W speaker)
(2x 100W speakers)
Standby Current:
Cycle Rate:
WAIL
YELP
Installation and Operation Instructions
10-16VDC
5A @ 13.6V w/ 19omh load
8A @ 13.6V w/ 11ohm load
16A @ 13.6V w/ 5.5ohm load
18mA (excluding backlighting)
13 cycles/min.
200 cycles/min.
V-CON SIREN
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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions V-CON SIREN IMPORTANT! Read all instructions before installing and using. Installer: This manual must be delivered to the end user. WARNING! Failure to install or use this product according to manufacturer’s recommendations may result in property damage, serious injury, and/ or death to those you are seeking to protect! Do not install and/or operate this safety product unless you have read and understood the safety information contained in this manual.
  • Page 2: Standard Features

    This equipment is intended for use by authorized personnel only. It is the user’s responsibility to understand and obey all laws regarding emergency warning devices. The user should check all applicable city, state and federal laws and regulations. Code 3, Inc., assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning device.
  • Page 3: Unpacking & Pre-Installation

    Yelp when the MANUAL Push-button is depressed while the rotary switch is in the WAIL, YELP, HYPERYELP or HILO position. Noise Cancelling Microphone - Wired in microphone that is easily unplugged internally for service or replacement. Power Distribution Section (L4 Models only) - A three level progressive switch for primary warning light system control plus 4 auxiliary switches.
  • Page 4: Installation And Mounting

    Installation and Mounting: The siren may be mounted above the dash, below the dash, on a tunnel or in a rack with the mounting bracket (bail) and the hardware supplied (see Figure 2). Ease of operation and convenience to the operator should be the prime consideration when mounting the siren and controls.
  • Page 5 The user should check all applicable city, state and federal laws and regulations. Code 3, Inc., assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning device. Proper installation is vital to the performance of this warning device and the safe operation of the emergency vehicle.
  • Page 6: Setup And Adjustment

    Set-up and Adjustment: Make these adjustments and position the set-up switches prior to final mounting. Audio Adjustments: PA/RRB Volume Adjustment - This is the main volume control located on the right side of the front panel. This control sets the PA and RRB volume.
  • Page 7: Operation

    Operation: Rotary Function Selector Switch: RADIO - In the RADIO position, the audio from the 2-way radio is rebroadcast over the siren speaker. The siren tones (Wail, Yelp, & Hi-Lo) do not operate in this position. STANDBY - This is the standby mode. If the MANUAL button is depressed , the Manual wail tone will ramp up until it reaches a peak then ramp down when released.
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  • Page 9: Wiring Instructions

    Wiring Instructions: Lighting Section (“L4” Models Only): Warning Light Control: Progressive switching, 3 levels 30A maximum combined total for Levels 1,2 & 3 Level 1 30A maximum Green LED Indication Level 2 30A maximum Yellow LED Indication Level 3 30A maximum Red LED indication.
  • Page 10 Options: SirenLock TM (L4 and L6 Models Only) - An interlock circuit between the siren and the light control circuits that permits automatic siren tones only when the progressive switch is in Level 3 or in Level 2 or 3 (user selectable - works in conjunction with the horn transfer relay). This feature is used in jurisdictions that require warning lights to be on before the siren is activated.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting: PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY A. SHORTED SPEAKER OR SPEAKER A. CHECK CONNECTIONS NO SIREN OUTPUT WIRES. SIREN IN OVER CURRENT PRO- TECTION MODE EXTERNAL 20A FUSE BLOWS A. AMPLIFIER POWER WIRES REVERSED A. CHECK POLARITY POLARITY B. REPLACE SPEAKER(S) NO OUTPUT FROM SPEAKER, TONES A.
  • Page 12 *Code 3®, Inc. reserves the right to repair or replace at its discretion. Code 3®, Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for expenses incurred for the removal and /or reinstallation of products requiring service and/or repair.;...

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