Carson SA-400-83 14V 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


TECHNICAL BULLETIN

SA400
RADIO
SIREN
PA
HORN
VOL
MAN
WAIL
YELP
ON
OFF
PHASER


INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING MANUAL

SA-400-83 14V
SA-400-83 28V
SA-400-83 PG (Positive GND)


Carson is a trademark of Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc.

Sound Hazard - Sound level from siren speaker (>120dBA @ 10 feet) may cause he

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SA-400-83 SPECIFICATIONS INPUT POWER: 11-16 Volts DC, 8 Amps DC per Speaker (SA-400-83 14,PG) 22-32 Volts DC, 4 Amps DC per Speaker (SA-400-83 28) SIREN MODE OUTPUT POWER: 15 VDC input, 100W speaker(s) (SA-400-83 14,PG) 30 VDC input, 100W speaker(s) (SA-400-83 28) One speaker - 105 Watts RMS Two speakers - 180 Watts RMS AUDIO MODE OUTPUT POWER: 14 VDC input, 100W speaker(s) (SA-400-83 14,PG) 28 VDC input, 100W speaker(s) (SA-400-83 28) One speaker - 40 Watts RMS

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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. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For the safety of the installer, vehicle operator, passengers and the community please observe the following safety precautions. Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in pr

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Disconnect vehicle battery before making any electrical connections. Electrical connections to the amplifier are made using the wiring harness supplied. If the amplifier needs service the connector can be easily removed without unwiring the harness. The power supply for the amplifier must be capable of delivering peak currents up to 50 amps for adequate short circuit protection and reliable operation. The preferred source is directly at the vehicle battery.

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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) SA400 RADIO SIREN PA HORN VOL MAN WAIL YELP ON OFF PHASER The OFF/ON Toggle Power Switch controls the siren power. The siren may be left on any time the vehicle is in operation. The power should be turned of

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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(s) or improper installation. The following chart shows typical symptoms and possible causes. A blown rear panel fuse doesn't necessarily mean that the unit is bad. If a speaker or speaker lead is shorted this fuse will blow before the unit is damaged. Disconnect the SPKR leads and replace

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PARTS 2 4 9 1 10 8 SA400 RADIO SIREN 7 PA HORN VOL 12 MAN WAIL YELP ON OFF PHASER 11 5 3 6 13 Item Part # Description 1 CP3687 Bezel, front panel for SA-400-73,83 CP3966 Bolt, mounting, 1/4-20 X 3/8 (2 required) CP3571 Bracket, mounting 2 8025 DRS/CAP Button, red w/ dress nut (C&K #801803000 Cap, #702501201 Nut) (for pushbutton switch) 3 CP3883 Cable, internal chassis plug wiring harness CP2560 Cable, external wiring harness 4 CP3547 Control, P