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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.
Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not lim- ited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Page 3 of 12 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SC-1002/1012 Siren Amplifier with Light Control is designed for single 100W speaker use. The primary operating modes are Mechanical, Wail, Yelp, and Standby, selected by 3-position rocker switches. Momentary Horn Override, Momentary Phaser Override or push-on/push-off Phaser operation while in the Mechanical, Wail, and Yelp modes.
Page 4 of 12 SC-1002/1012-10 Installation Instructions INSTALLATION 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 dam- age to the unit or vehicle and may void warranties.
SW-2 (INST_ON) Instant ON - The Enable input is normally required to turn on the unit. Turning this switch on allows the front panel switches to instantly turn on the unit. (SC-1002 and SC-1012 only) SW-3 (T-T) Two-Tone - Two-Tone replaces Phaser tone by turning this switch on.
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Page 6 of 12 SC-1002/1012-10 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (ALL MODELS) +VDC +VDC MOMENTARY FOOT Added SWITCH HORN HORN SPDT HORN Switch RING RING SPLICE SWITCH SWITCH HORN -VDC switching example Must set AUX_P +VDC Switching examples option switch #22 AWG...
SC-1002/1012-10 Installation Instructions Page 7 of 12 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (SC-1012 only) Front of Unit REMOTE PANEL 10-P Terminal Block Plug (CP4688-10) Plug installed this orientation Note Top Orientation SC-1012 MECH PHSR AUTO YELP HORN LT1 and LT2 Lighted Rocker Switch...
The unit is enabled (turned on) by applying positive voltage to the orange enable lead. On the SC-1002, backlight turns on. On the SC-1012 remote amplifier, POWER light comes on. This is normally controlled with the ignition switch on the vehicle. See INSTALLATION section.
SC-1002/1012-10 Installation Instructions Page 9 of 12 OPERATION (SC-1002 and SC-1012 Models continued) LIGHT CONTROLS LIGHTED ROCKER SWITCHES LT1 and LT2 When turned on the rocker switch will light up and activate the corresponding light output. CP4997A 3/27/07...
Do the Light Control switch indicators light? working Rear panel fuse blown Is the corresponding fuse blown? PARTS The following parts are available from Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc.: Part Description CP4062-K2523 3/16” quick-connect terminal - AMP#2-520194-2 or equivalent (SC-1012 only) ED1602...
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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