Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product LCS-7-01 Carson
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TB0349A Page 1 of 12 09/22/05 Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc. 5451 North Rural Street Indianapolis, IN 46220 Phone: (888) 577-6877 Fax: (317) 254-2667 www.
TB0349A Page 2 of 12 09/22/05 LCS-7-01 SPECIFICATIONS AMPLIFIER INPUT POWER: 9-16 Volts DC, 8 Amps DC per 100W Speaker SIREN MODE OUTPUT POWER: 15 VDC input, 100W speaker(s) One speaker – 105 Watts .
TB0349A Page 3 of 12 09/22/05 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 damage to the unit or vehicle and may void warranties.
TB0349A Page 4 of 12 09/22/05 OP T I ON J U MP ER S FU SE T- T AU X P CUT P PH SR AU X I Cut to Disable horn INSTALLER-SELECTABLE OPTIONS Carefully cutting programming resistor jumpers or traces on the printed circuit board inside the case can select various options.
TB0349A Page 5 of 12 09/22/05 CO NNE C T IO NS A T REA R OF U NI T W I TH C P468 8-10 P O W E R C ONN E CTO R (10- P in) (2 ) #1 8 A W G B RN (# 16 - 2 S PK R) 2 - SP KR - C on n ec t for s am e pha s.
TB0349A Page 6 of 12 09/22/05 + V D C Sw it c hing exam ples Mus t c ut AU X P opti on r es i s tor HO R N RI NG SW IT C H +VDC AU X SP LIC E HO R N RI NG SW IT C H +VDC AU X ( Add r e s i s tor to GN.
TB0349A Page 7 of 12 09/22/05 Light Control Connections In addition to these instructions a label located on the bo ttom of the unit shows the light control switch connections. Fuses / Breakers The lighting control circuits of this unit are not fused .
TB0349A Page 8 of 12 09/22/05 Light Control Rocker Sw itch Connections The following diagram shows proper connection of the rocker switch leads located at the rear. Note: Negative (NEG) connection must also be made on 10-Pi n connector for rocker switches to light up.
TB0349A Page 9 of 12 09/22/05 YELP STBY WA IL ON OF F RA D MA N/ PHSR H OR N VOLUM E R A D PA OPERATION Sound Hazard - Sound level from siren speaker (>120d BA @ 10 feet) may cause hearing damage. Do not operate siren without adequate hearing protec tion for you and anyone in immediate vicinity.
TB0349A Page 10 of 12 09/22/05 OFF 1 2 3 Auxiliary Input During installation an auxiliary input may be connected to the hor n ring or other switching devic e. It provides the same operation as pressing the Horn button or optionally the Man/Phsr button.
TB0349A Page 11 of 12 09/22/05 SERVICE This unit is designed to provide years of reliable servic e 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), cont rolled devices, or improper installation.
TB0349A Page 12 of 12 09/22/05 RETURN If you have any questions concerning this or any other Carson product, please contact our Technical Serv ice Department at (888) 577-6877. Many issues can be handled over the phone. We can also be reached via e-mail at service@carsonsirens.
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