Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SA-430-17 Carson
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Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc. 5451 North Rural Street Indianapolis, IN 46220 Phone: (888) 577-6877 Fax: (317) 254-2667 www.c ar so ns ir en s .c om SA-430-17 REMOTE SIREN AMPLIFIER WITH MECHANICAL TO.
Page 2 of 15 SA-430-17 Installati on and Operating Instructions CP5010A 08/05/08 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CO NTENTS ............................................................................................................. 2 SPECIFICAT IONS .....
SA-430-17 Installation and Operati ng Instructions Page 3 of 15 08/05/08 CP5010A SPECIFICATIONS Input Voltage 11 - 16 VDC (negative ground) Input Current 8 AMPS (@14 VDC - single 100W speaker) 16 AMPS.
Page 4 of 15 SA-430-17 Installati on and Operating Instructions CP5010A 08/05/08 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SA-430 Remote Siren Amplifier with Mec hanical Tone is a premium unit designed for single or dual 100W speaker use. The contro l head is only 1 inch deep and can be installed in minimum clearance areas.
SA-430-17 Installation and Operati ng Instructions Page 5 of 15 08/05/08 CP5010A 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.
Page 6 of 15 SA-430-17 Installati on and Operating Instructions CP5010A 08/05/08 OPTION SWITCHES An 8-position DIP switch on the remote amp lifier may be changed to select various options. SW-1 Two-Tone - Turn this switch on to replace Phaser tone with Two-Tone.
SA-430-17 Installation and Operati ng Instructions Page 7 of 15 08/05/08 CP5010A MOUNTING – Amplifier Select a location for the amplif ier in an area such as the driv er compartment firewall, under a seat, etc. Mounting the amplif ier in the engine compar tment or in an area directly exposed to weather is not recommended.
Page 8 of 15 SA-430-17 Installati on and Operating Instructions CP5010A 08/05/08 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS - Amplifier Electrical connections to the amplifier are made using a terminal block plug located on the amplifier. A label on the unit i dentifies each terminal function.
SA-430-17 Installation and Operati ng Instructions Page 9 of 15 08/05/08 CP5010A ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CONTINUED Plug into unit first for terminal identification Plug secured with mounting screws 10-.
Page 10 of 15 SA-430-17 Installati on and Operating Instructions CP5010A 08/05/08 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.
SA-430-17 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 11 of 15 08/05/08 CP5010A SIREN SWITCH This momentary push-button switch provides Horn or Manual tone control. It can optionally control Horn Ring Cycler 2 operation in the Standby position if the HRC2 option is selected.
Page 12 of 15 SA-430-17 Installati on and Operating Instructions CP5010A 08/05/08 SERVICE This unit is designed to provide years of reli able 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-430-17 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 13 of 15 08/05/08 CP5010A PARTS and ACCESSORIES The following parts and accessories are available from Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Page 14 of 15 SA-430-17 Installati on and Operating Instructions CP5010A 08/05/08 RETURN If you have any questions concerning this or any other Carson product, please contact our Technical Service Department at (888) 577-6877. Many i ssues can be handled over the phone.
SA-430-17 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 15 of 15 08/05/08 CP5010A CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION TEMPLATE 1/2” 2-5/8” 1/8” 5-1/4” 5-7/8” 6-1/4” 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.
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