Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc.SA-365-10 user manual

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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-365-10
SIREN AMPLIFIER

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SA-365



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.
Do not operate siren wi

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Page 2 of 8 SA-365-10 Installation Instructions TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................... 2 SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................. 2 INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................... 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.......................

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SA-365-10 Installation Instructions Page 3 of 8 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 dam- age to the unit or vehicle and may void warranties. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For the safety of the installer, vehicle operator, passengers and the community please observe the following safety precautions. Failure to follow all safe

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Page 4 of 8 SA-365-10 Installation Instructions OPTION SWITCHES An 8-position DIP switch on the remote amplifier may be changed to select various options. Option Switches 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ON On Side Option Switches Default Setting Shown (Switches OFF) SW-1 Auxiliary Input Polarity - The auxiliary input is normally activated with positive, turn this switch ON for negative activation. SW-2 SW-3 Auxiliary Input Function with Unit set to Standby OFF OFF (Default) Produces

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SA-365-10 Installation Instructions Page 5 of 8 MOUNTING The mounting bracket supplied can be installed above or below the unit. Choose a mounting location convenient to the operator and away from any air bag deployment areas. Inspect behind mounting area for clearance. Assure adequate ventilation to prevent overheating. Consider wire routing and access to connections, as well as microphone bracket placement. Install mounting bracket to vehicle using 1/4" hardware (not supplied). If

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Page 6 of 8 SA-365-10 Installation 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) POWER ON/OFF The unit is turned on/off automatically (instant on) with the siren or auxiliary input controls. YELP - STANDBY - WAIL SELECTOR SWITCH STANDBY A 3-position

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SA-365-10 Installation 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 or improper installation. The following chart shows typical symptoms and possible causes. A blown siren fuse doesn't necessarily mean that the unit is bad. If a speaker or speaker lead is shorted the fuse will blow before the unit is damaged

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Page 8 of 8 SA-365-10 Installation 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 num- ber (RMA#) before you ship the pr