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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.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SC-1000 Series Siren Amplifier with Light Control is designed for single 100W speaker use. The SC-1002 and SC-1012 are a console unit and remote unit respectively. The SC-1022 is a remote hand held unit with pushbutton controls.
Page 4 of 16 SC-1002 / 1012 / 1022-10 Ver. B 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.
SC-1002 / 1012 / 1022-10 Ver. B Installation Instructions Page 5 of 16 OPTION SWITCHES An internal 8-position DIP switch on the circuit board may be changed to select various options. Accessing Option Switches - the DIP switch is located just behind the front panel of the ampli- fier.
Page 6 of 16 SC-1002 / 1012 / 1022-10 Ver. B Installation Instructions MOUNTING (Main unit) The mounting bracket supplied can be installed above or below the unit. Mounting bolts slide into channels Lockwashers on each side of the case.
SC-1002 / 1012 / 1022-10 Ver. B Installation Instructions Page 7 of 16 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Electrical connections to the unit are made using terminal block plugs and screw terminals located on the amplifier. Labels on the unit identify each terminal function. Install the plug on the unit before wiring.
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Page 8 of 16 SC-1002 / 1012 / 1022-10 Ver. B Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CONTINUED (ALL MODELS) Horn HORN RLY Vehicle +VDC Auxiliary Input Circuit Momentary Horn Connection Examples SPST -VDC Switch Splice Activated with +VDC +VDC OR -VDC...
SC-1002 / 1012 / 1022-10 Ver. B Installation Instructions Page 9 of 16 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CONTINUED (SC-1012 only) Front of Unit REMOTE PANEL Plug into unit first for terminal identification 10-P Terminal Block Plug (CP4688-10) Plug installed this orientation Remote Panel wired to terminal block plug...
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Page 10 of 16 SC-1002 / 1012 / 1022-10 Ver. B Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CONTINUED (SC-1022 only) Front of Unit HAND CONTROL Plug hand control into unit SC-1022 HORN MECH WAIL YELP PHSR Note: Cable may be extended with ED1753 Hand Control Cable Extension Kit.
SC-1002 / 1012 / 1022-10 Ver. B Installation Instructions Page 11 of 16 OPERATION SC-1002 and SC-1012 Models 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 12 of 16 SC-1002 / 1012 / 1022-10 Ver. B Installation Instructions OPERATION (SC-1002 and SC-1012 Models continued) LIGHT CONTROLS LT1 and LT2 LIGHTED ROCKER SWITCHES When turned on the rocker switch will light up and activate the corresponding light output.
SC-1002 / 1012 / 1022-10 Ver. B Installation Instructions Page 13 of 16 OPERATION (continued) SC-1022 Model 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 14 of 16 SC-1002 / 1012 / 1022-10 Ver. B Installation 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, controlled devices, or improper installation.
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 material and/or work- manship.
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