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Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc.

5451 North Rural Street

Indianapolis, IN 46220

Phone: (888) 577-6877 Fax: (317) 254-2667

www.carsonsirens.com

SA-400-10

SIREN AMPLIFIER

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

Carson is a trademark of Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc.

RADIO

HORN

MAN

WAIL

ELP

PHASER

SIREN

SA-400

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)

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc. 5451 North Rural Street Indianapolis, IN 46220 Phone: (888) 577-6877 Fax: (317) 254-2667 www.carsonsirens.com SA-400-10 SIREN AMPLIFIER RADIO SIREN HORN MAN PA VOL SA-400 WAIL YELP PHASER O F F O N 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.
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Page 2 of 8 SA-400-10 Installation and Operating Instructions INSTALLATION INFORMATION MODEL: SA-400- ______________________ OPTIONS SERIAL NO: __________________________ ______ Two-Tone enabled PURCHASE DATE: _____________________ ______ Phaser disabled DEALER: _____________________________ ______ Horn disabled INSTALL DATE: ________________________ ______ HRC2 enabled INSTALLER: __________________________ ______ Short Manual enabled __________________________________________________ Radio In
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SA-400-10 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 3 of 8 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SA400 Siren Amplifier is a premium unit designed for single or dual 100W speaker use. A 6position rotary switch controls the primary operating modes of Phaser, Yelp, Wail, Manual, Horn and Radio. A Siren control button is provided for control of the output tone when in the Manual mode, and control of Horn and Yelp Overrides, depending on the function switch setting. An independent rocker switch controls power.
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Page 4 of 8 SA-400-10 Installation and Operating Instructions Wiring - Use wiring capable of handling the current required. Make sure all connections are tight. Route wiring to prevent wear, overheating and interference with air bag deployment. Install and check all wiring before connection to vehicle battery. Testing - Test all siren functions after installation to assure proper operation. Test vehicle operation to assure no damage to vehicle.
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SA-400-10 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 5 of 8 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Electrical connections to the unit are made using the wiring harness supplied. If the unit needs service the connector can be easily removed without unwiring the harness. The power supply of the unit must be capable of delivering peak currents up to 50 amps for adequate short circuit protection and reliable operation. The preferred source is directly at the vehicle battery.
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Page 6 of 8 SA-400-10 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. (Ref. OSHA 1910.95 for occupational noise exposure guidelines) GENERAL This unit is designed for easy operation under the stress associated with high-speed pursuit.
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SA-400-10 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 7 of 8 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. The following chart shows typical symptoms and possible causes. A blown rear panel fuse doesn't necessarily mean that the unit is bad.
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Page 8 of 8 SA-400-10 Installation and Operating Instructions RETURN If you have any questions concerning this or any other Carson product, please contact our Technical Service Department at (888) 577-6877. Many issues can be handled over the phone. We can also be reached via e-mail at service@carsonsirens.com If a product must be returned for any reason, please contact our Technical Service Department to obtain a Returned Merchandise Authorization number (RMA#) before you ship the product to Carson.