Carson SA-400-11 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Horn only siren amplifier

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SIREN AMPLIFIER
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-400-11
HORN ONLY
RADIO
HORN
MAN
WAIL
O
YELP
F
F
PHASER
INSTRUCTIONS
Fax: (317) 254-2667
SIREN
SA-400
O
N
PA
VOL

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  • 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

    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 3: General Description

    SA-400-11 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 3 of 12 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SA-400 Siren Amplifier is a premium unit designed for single or dual 100W speaker use. A 6- position rotary selector switch controls the primary operating modes for Horn and Radio. A Siren push-button switch provides immediate Horn tone override in all modes except Radio.
  • Page 4: Installation

    Contact supplier immediately if any components are missing. Contents of box should include the following items: Qty Item Amplifier Unit with attached Microphone (SA-400-11 14) Bracket, Microphone Clip with mounting screws (CP3633) Bracket, ‘U’ Dash Mount (CP3571) Bolts, ‘U’ Mounting Bracket...
  • Page 5: Option Switches

    SA-400-11 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 5 of 12 OPTION SWITCHES SIDE VIEW An internal 8-position DIP switch on the circuit COVER REMOVED board may be changed to select various op- tions. The cover for the unit must be removed to access the DIP switch.
  • Page 6: Mounting

    Page 6 of 12 SA-400-11 Installation and Operating Instructions MOUNTING The mounting bracket supplied can be installed above or below the unit. Choose a mounting location convenient to the operator and away from any air bag deployment areas. Inspect behind mounting area for clearance.
  • Page 7 SA-400-11 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 7 of 12 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CONTINUED HORN RLY +VDC Traditional Activation Momentary SPST -VDC Auxiliary Input Switch Connection Examples +VDC Added Activated with -VDC SPDT +VDC AND -VDC Switch Vehicle DIP SW-6 ON Horn...
  • Page 8: Operation

    Page 8 of 12 SA-400-11 Installation and Operating Instructions OPERATION 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 9: Siren Switch

    SA-400-11 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 9 of 12 SIREN SWITCH This momentary push-button switch provides Horn Override in all modes SIREN except Radio. AUXILIARY INPUT During installation an auxiliary input may be connected to the horn ring or other switching device.
  • Page 10: Service

    Page 10 of 12 SA-400-11 Installation and Operating Instructions SERVICE This unit is designed to provide years of reliable service under even the worst conditions. Many times there may appear to be a problem with the unit when the true problem is in the speaker(s) or improper installation.
  • Page 11: Parts And Accessories

    SA-400-11 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 11 of 12 PARTS and ACCESSORIES The following parts and accessories are available from Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc.: Part Description CP5018 Button, Switch Cap Red (for Siren pushbutton) CP4732 Control, 1K Vertical Trimmer (Radio Volume)
  • Page 12: Return

    During this warranty period the obligation of Carson Manufacturing is limited to repairing or replacing, as Carson Manufacturing may elect, any part or parts of such product which after examination by Carson Manufacturing is determined to be defective in mate- rial and/or workmanship.

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