Wolo OCEAN ALERT 160-24 Installation Instructions

Mini 24-volt

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Your purchase of a Wolo OCEAN ALERT
level of protection. Wolo's products are manufactured with the finest materials. Each horn is tested to ensure
it meets all of our manufacturing specifications, before being packaged. If you need help installing your new
Wolo horn, our technicians are available to answer your questions, Monday thru Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM EST
at 1-888-550-HORN (4676).
Before installation of the horn is attempted, it is important to read these instructions completely. The lives of
people can be dependent on a proper installation of the horn. The person doing the installation must have
knowledge of the proper method for mounting and securing the horn to the exterior of the boat as well as
knowledge of the boat's electrical system. Again, read the instructions completely and note any messages
marked "IMPORTANT" or "WARNING''. A safe installation will prevent injury or damage to the boat.
WARNING: Installation of the OCEAN ALERT requires drilling. The installer must carefully inspect both sides
of the selected mounting locations to ensure that there are no wires, fuel line and or any other components that
could be damaged by drilling.
WARNING: If any wires are routed through drilled holes; always de-burr ensuring that there are no sharp
edges. Install a rubber grommet into all metal holes that wires are being routed through.
MOUNTING TRUMPET: Fig. 1
IMPORTANT: The horn should be mounted
facing forward whenever possible. The NMMA
Certification Program requires this for boats 39'
or longer.
1. Locate the desired mounting location of the
trumpet. For best results, the front of the horn
should be unobstructed so that the sound can
carry straight ahead.
IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
AND SOUND, ALWAYS MOUNT THE
COMPRESSOR CLOSE TO TRUMPET,
KEEPING THE HOSE LENGTH AS SHORT
AS POSSIBLE. THE COMPRESSOR
MUST BE MOUNTED IN A DRY INTERIOR
LOCATION).
2. Use the horn's gasket as a template, mark
hole locations and drill to size.
3. Thread the two chrome air inlet tubes into the base of the horn.
4. Mount and secure the horn as shown in Fig. 1.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to use the rubber gasket provided to protect against water leaks. Tighten the base plate
nuts that thread onto air inlet tubes evenly to ensure a watertight seal.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Model 160-24 OCEAN ALERT
24-Volt
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  • Page 1 Wolo’s products are manufactured with the finest materials. Each horn is tested to ensure it meets all of our manufacturing specifications, before being packaged. If you need help installing your new Wolo horn, our technicians are available to answer your questions, Monday thru Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM EST at 1-888-550-HORN (4676).
  • Page 2 COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION: Fig. 2 & 3 5. Install the compressor in a dry interior location. IMPORTANT: The compressor should not be mounted further than 30 inches from the trumpet to ensure best sound. 6. To secure the compressor, drill one 3/16”...
  • Page 3 WIRING: USING BOATS FACTORY HORN SYSTEM (TWO WIRE SYSTEM) Fig. 5 WARNING: You are required to use the relay supplied with this horn kit to protect the factory horn button switch and wiring. The original factory horn draws less amperage. The relay will ensure that the horn works reliably and will protect the factory horn system.
  • Page 4 If there is such a proven defect, Wolo, at its option, will either repair or replace the item free of charge, if it is returned to Wolo within twelve months from the date of purchase together with proof of purchase as described below.

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