Carson SA-441-17 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

Carson SA-441-17 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

Carson dual remote siren amplifier with mechanical tone installation & operating instructions

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DUAL REMOTE SIREN AMPLIFIER
WITH MECHANICAL TONE
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O
F
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F
DUAL
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
Carson is a trademark of Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Sound Hazard - Sound level from siren speaker (>120dBA @ 10 feet) may cause hearing damage.
Do not operate siren without adequate hearing protection for you and anyone in immediate vicinity.
(Ref. OSHA 1910.95 for occupational noise exposure guidelines)
Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc.
5451 North Rural Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Phone: (888) 577-6877
www.carsonsirens.com
SA-441-17
RADIO
STBY
MECH
WAIL
YELP
PHASER
INSTRUCTIONS
Fax: (317) 254-2667
PA
SIREN
VOL
SA-441
ON
POWER

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Summary of Contents for Carson SA-441-17

  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Carson is a trademark of Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc. Sound Hazard - Sound level from siren speaker (>120dBA @ 10 feet) may cause hearing damage. Do not operate siren without adequate hearing protection for you and anyone in immediate vicinity.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    RADIO VOLUME ADJUST ... 11 DUAL SWITCH... 11 SERVICE ... 12 PROBLEMS ... 12 PARTS and ACCESSORIES... 13 RETURN ... 14 LIMITED WARRANTY... 14 CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION TEMPLATE ... 15 CP5008B SA-441-17 Installation and Operating Instructions TABLE OF CONTENTS 03/31/10...
  • Page 3: Specifications

    Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 4: General Description

    Page 4 of 16 SA-441-17 Installation and Operating Instructions GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SA-441 Dual Siren Amplifier with Mechanical Tone is a premium unit designed for dual 100W speaker use. The control head is only 1 inch deep and can be installed in minimum clearance areas.
  • Page 5: Installation

    SA-441-17 Installation and Operating Instructions Proper installation of the unit is essential for years of safe, reliable operation. Please read all instruction before installing the unit. Failure to follow these instructions can cause serious damage to the unit or vehicle and may void warranties.
  • Page 6: Option Switches

    Horn tone until released. Then the siren will return to its previous siren tone or standby. Dual Mode version of HRC2 sequences as described in the following table. Sequence (Loops) CP5008B SA-441-17 Installation and Operating Instructions OPTION SWITCHES Default Setting Shown (Switch 6 is ON) with Rotary Selector Switch in Standby Dual HRC2...
  • Page 7: Mounting - Amplifier

    SA-441-17 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 7 of 16 MOUNTING – Amplifier Select a location for the amplifier in an area such as the driver compartment firewall, under a seat, etc. Mounting the amplifier in the engine compartment or in an area directly exposed to weather is not recommended.
  • Page 8: Electrical Connections - Amplifier

    Page 8 of 16 SA-441-17 Installation and Operating Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS - Amplifier Electrical connections to the amplifier are made using a terminal block plug located on the amplifier. A label on the unit identifies each terminal function. You should install the plug on the unit before wiring.
  • Page 9: Electrical Connections Continued

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CONTINUED Momentary SPST Auxiliary Input Switch Connection Examples Aux input is activated with +VDC AND -VDC Control Head Cable may be extended with #22AWG Wire Backlighting Yellow Wire Control Line to Amplifier White Wire -VDC Black Wire Customer Fused +VDC Red Wire Connect to output jack, terminals...
  • Page 10: Operation

    PA VOL This control adjusts the PA volume. With the vehicle parked, set the PA volume to the maximum level with no feedback (squeal). CP5008B SA-441-17 Installation and Operating Instructions OPERATION SELECTOR SWITCH RADIO STBY...
  • Page 11: Siren Switch

    SA-441-17 Installation and Operating Instructions SIREN SWITCH This momentary push-button switch provides Horn or Manual tone control. It can optionally control Horn Ring Cycler 2 operation in the Standby position if the HRC2 option is selected. Horn - A simulated Air-horn tone momentarily sounded.
  • Page 12: Service

    Amplifiers wired incorrectly blows fuses www.carsonsirens.com E-mail service@carsonsirens.com or Phone (888) 577-6877. CP5008B SA-441-17 Installation and Operating Instructions SERVICE Does backlighting and power indicator on control head come on? Do you hear a "pop" when turned on? Is an external fuse or circuit breaker used? Are the negative leads connected to a good ground? Input voltage must be less than highest rated voltage.
  • Page 13: Parts And Accessories

    SA-441-17 Installation and Operating Instructions PARTS and ACCESSORIES The following parts and accessories are available from Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc.: Part Description CP3965 Button, Switch Cap Black (for Siren pushbutton) CP4732 Control, 1K Vertical Trimmer (Amplifier) CP4834 Control, 1K Ohm Vertical Mini-Pot (Control Head PA)
  • Page 14: Return

    Returned Merchandise Authorization number (RMA#) before you ship the product to Carson. Please write the RMA# clearly on the package near the mailing label. Be sure to provide a return address, contact and phone number, along with a brief description of the problem.
  • Page 15: Control Head Installation Template

    SA-441-17 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 15 of 16 CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION TEMPLATE 03/31/10 CP5008B...
  • Page 16 Page 16 of 16 SA-441-17 Installation and Operating Instructions BLANK PAGE CP5008B 03/31/10...

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