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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.
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...
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 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.
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.
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...
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 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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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)
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.
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