Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SA-441-83F Carson
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TB0335B 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.
TB0335B Page 2 of 10 10/18/03 SA-441-83 SPECIFICATIONS INPUT POWER: 11-16 Volts DC, 8 Amps DC per 100W Speaker Power off current to amplifier is 1mA Max.
TB0335B 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.
TB0335B 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.
TB0335B 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.
TB0335B Page 6 of 10 10/18/03 NORMAL OPERATION (Dual Mode Switch Off) 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.
TB0335B Page 7 of 10 10/18/03 DUAL MODE OPERATION (Dual Mode Sw itch On) 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.
TB0335B 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.
TB0335B Page 9 of 10 10/18/03 PARTS 3 9 6 10 SA 441 1 7 2 4 8 RADIO HRN/T T MAN WAIL YELP PHASR/W- Y SIREN PA VOL POWER OFF/ON ON 5 13 (one p air each e nd) (outpu t for s p eaker B shown ) 12 11 Cont.
TB0335B 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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