Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SA-430-73F Carson
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TB0333B Page 1 of 10 10/18/03 Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc. 5451 North Rural Street Indianapolis, IN 46220 Phone: (888) 577-6877 Fax: (317) 254-2667 www.
TB0333B Page 2 of 10 10/18/03 SA-430-73 SPECIFICATIONS INPUT POWER: 11-16 Volts DC, 8 Amps DC per 100W Speaker Power off current to amplifier is 25mA Max.
TB0333B Page 3 of 10 10/18/03 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.
TB0333B Page 4 of 10 10/18/03 CONTROL HEAD ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS All control head leads may be extended with #22 AWG or larger lead wire. Negative Connection (Black) - Connect to same ground or negative supply as amplifier. Positive Connection (Red) - Connect to positive DC supply.
TB0333B Page 5 of 10 10/18/03 AMPLIFIER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Disconnect vehicle battery before maki ng the follow ing electrical connections. Electrical connections to the amplifie r are made using the wiring harness suppli ed. If the amplifier needs service the connector can be easily removed without unw iring the harness.
TB0333B Page 6 of 10 10/18/03 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. (Ref. OSHA 1910.
TB0333B Page 7 of 10 10/18/03 RADIO VOLUME ADJUST The RADIO VOLUME ADJUST is a one time setting wh ich depends on the radio connected and its normal volume. Access the RADIO VOLUME ADJUST through a hole on the side of the amplifier. Switch siren to RADIO mode and turn on the power.
TB0333B Page 8 of 10 10/18/03 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) or improper installation.
TB0333B Page 9 of 10 10/18/03 PARTS 3 9 6 5 RADIO HORN MAN WAIL YELP PHAS ER SIREN PA V OL SA 430 POWER ON 1 7 2 4 8 13 11 10 12 Control Head Item Part # Description 1 8025 DRS/CAP Button, red w/ dres.
TB0333B Page 10 of 10 10/18/03 CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION TEMPLATE 5-1/4” 2-5/8” 5-7/8” 6-1/4” 1/2” 1/8” 2-7/8” 2-1/2” This inner area to be removed. CAUTION: Please note that top and bottom edges only provide 1/8” overlap. Cut carefully.
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