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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 limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
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.
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...
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 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.
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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 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.
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 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.
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)
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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