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TB0349A 

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09/22/05 

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 property damage, injury or 

death.

 

Qualifications - 

The installer must have a firm knowledge of basic electricity, vehicle electrical systems and 

emergency equipment. 

 

 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) 

 

Mounting

 - Mount the unit for easy access by the vehicle operator.  DO NOT mount in air bag deployment area.  

Assure clearances before drilling in vehicle.  To prevent internal damage mounting bolts must not enter case more 
than 1/4". 

Wiring

 - Use wiring capable of handling the current required.  Make sure all connections are tight.  Route wiring to 

prevent wear, overheating and interference with air bag deployment.  Install and check all wiring before connection to 
vehicle battery. 

Testing

 - Test all siren functions after installation to assure proper operation.  Test vehicle operation to assure no 

damage to vehicle. 

Keep These Instructions

 - Keep these instructions in the vehicle or other safe place for future reference.  Advise the 

vehicle operator of the location. 
 

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 mounting in a rack or console, make sure that mounting bolts do not enter case more than 1/4". 
 
A microphone clip along with mounting screws (CP3633) holds the microphone in place. 
 
 

 

1/4-20 Bolt 
(CP3966) 

Bolt must not pass through 
cover more than 1/4” 

CP3571 Mounting Bracket

 

 

Summary of Contents for LCS-7-01

Page 1: ...R L ALY AUX 2 AUX 1 R ALY VOLUME LCS 7 ON OFF RAD YELP STBY WAIL INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL LCS 7 01 14V 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 without adequate hearing protection for you and anyone in immediate vicinity Ref OSHA 1910 95 for occupational noise exposure...

Page 2: ...utput stops with input voltage above highest rating Stops high output power from blowing speaker Reverse Polarity Fuse s blows when power is wired backwards Shorted Output Fuse s blows if speaker shorts a common problem LIGHT CONTROL INPUT POWER 9 16 Volts DC 140 Amps Max not including siren input current LEVER SWITCH OUTPUTS 30 Amps Max per circuit 60Amps Max Total FOUR AUXILIARY OUTPUTS 20 Amps ...

Page 3: ...al damage mounting bolts must not enter case more than 1 4 Wiring Use wiring capable of handling the current required Make sure all connections are tight Route wiring to prevent wear overheating and interference with air bag deployment Install and check all wiring before connection to vehicle battery Testing Test all siren functions after installation to assure proper operation Test vehicle operat...

Page 4: ...ting to positive cut the jumper resistor labeled AUX P Cutout Input Polarity The cutout input is normally activated by connecting to ground To activate by connecting to positive cut the jumper resistor labeled CUT P Two Tone Two Tone can replace Phaser by cutting the jumper resistor labeled T T Phaser Disable The Phaser function can be completely disabled by cutting the jumper resistor labeled PHS...

Page 5: ...s the terminal function You should install the connector on the unit before wiring If the unit needs service the connector can be easily removed without unwiring the connector The power supply of the unit 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 The unit is internal...

Page 6: ... or Man Phsr function The adjacent diagram shows three connection examples See the INSTALLER SELECTABLE OPTIONS section for programming details If positive switching is used for the auxiliary AUX Input and the connection to the destination device horn is removed a resistor 1 supplied must be added between the AUX input and ground for proper operation A symptom of this problem is continual activati...

Page 7: ... to install proper circuit breakers or fuses can result in damage to the unit and or vehicle Lever Switch Connections The following diagram shows proper connection of the lever switch leads located at the rear Note Negative NEG connection must also be made on 10 Pin connector for proper operation YEL GRN BLU RED Circuit Breaker or Fuse 60 AMP Max LOAD 1 LOAD 2 LOAD 3 BATT Recommended Wire Size Amp...

Page 8: ...it breakers must be connected between the power source and the unit properly rated for the circuit requirements Failure to install proper circuit breakers or fuses can result in damage to the unit and or vehicle GRN Recommended Wire Size Amps Size 5 10 16 10 15 14 15 30 12 30 40 10 40 50 8 50 60 6 Use next larger size if longer than 10 ft GRN BLU Circuit Breakers or Fuses 20 AMP Max LOAD A LOAD B ...

Page 9: ... Public Address operation Manual Phaser With the mode switch in the Standby position this push button switch provides Manual siren tone control rising when pressed and falling when released When the mode switch is in the Yelp or Wail positions the push button provides Phaser tone This tone is a very fast warble tone used at intersections or in highly congested areas Pressing the button once change...

Page 10: ... provides automatic activation of the siren system Setting the siren control switch to the On position can turn on backlighting of the light control switches Lever Switch The lever switch provides additive control of lighting functions Position 1 turns on a single lighting function such as lights pointing to the rear Position 2 turns on an additional light function such as lights pointing to the f...

Page 11: ... the vehicle voltage regulator working properly Is the connector tight on the back of the unit Check for loose leads back to power source Is something lying on the microphone Is a circuit breaker used with at least 50A rating Horn or Manual or Phaser stuck on Horn switch stuck Man Phsr switch stuck Aux Input improperly connected Aux Input Polarity Option set wrong Does the Horn switch return fully...

Page 12: ... white for rocker selector switch substitute CP4968 red actuator CP3966 Bolt mounting 1 4 20 X 3 8 2 required CP3571 Bracket mounting 2 CP4686 Button white for pushbutton switch substitute CP4837 red button 3 CP4687 10 Connector 10 P header 4 CP4688 10 Connector 10 P terminal block plug 5 CP4684 Control volume PA or RAD 1K ohm 6 CP4691 1 Cover with stud does not include CP4690 Chassis 7 CP4700 Kno...

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