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TB0355A 

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09/27/05 

 

 

 

 

Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc. 

5451 North Rural Street 

Indianapolis, IN  46220 

Phone: (888) 577-6877    Fax: (317) 254-2667 

www.carsonsirens.com

 

 
 

TECHNICAL BULLETIN 

 

 

YELP

WAIL

STBY

RADIO

HORN

PA

 

VOLUME

 

MAN/PHSR

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F

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SA-500

 

RAD

 

 

INSTALLATION AND 

OPERATING MANUAL 

 
 

SA-500-16  14V 

 

SPECIAL PROGRAMMED WITH YELP OVERRIDE 

ON THE MAN/PHSR BUTTON 

 

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 guidelines) 

 

Summary of Contents for SA-500-16 14V

Page 1: ...F F O N SA 500 RAD INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL SA 500 16 14V SPECIAL PROGRAMMED WITH YELP OVERRIDE ON THE MAN PHSR BUTTON 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 occupationa...

Page 2: ...EIGHT 5 pounds NIGHT VISIBILITY Backlit front control panel when power is on PROTECTION High Voltage Siren output 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 NOTICE Due to continuous product improvements we must reserve the right ...

Page 3: ...l 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 operati...

Page 4: ...The auxiliary input is normally activated by connecting to positive To activate by connecting to ground cut the two jumper resistors labeled AUX P Cutout Input Polarity The cutout input is normally activated by connecting to positive To activate by connecting to ground cut the two jumper resistors labeled CUT P Two Tone Two Tone can replace Phaser by cutting the jumper resistor labeled T T Phaser ...

Page 5: ...e 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 internally fused Attach leads by stripping 3 8 inserting into connector and clamp by tightening screw Make sure the screw is tight and the wire can t be pulled out Failure to adequately tighten the screw can result in improper ...

Page 6: ...ptional operation includes replacement of the Phaser tone with Two Tone or disabling the Phaser tone entirely Horn This push button switch provides a simulated air horn tone while pressed This can be used to supplement the normal vehicle horn and is useful at intersections or in low noise areas This tone will override all other siren tones PA Pressing the microphone button in any mode except Radio...

Page 7: ...erly The input voltage must be greater than lowest rating Intermittent siren tone High Voltage Protection Connector or connections loose Loose connection at power source Mic button activation Circuit breaker in supply connection Is 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 micro...

Page 8: ...l volume PA or RAD 1K ohm 5 CP4680 1 Cover with stud does not include CP4679 Chassis ATO ATC 20A Fuse 20A Automotive 6 CP4702 Knob rotary switch black substitute CP4852 black knob 7 CP4835 Label front panel CP3570 Microphone Noise Canceling CP3633 Microphone clip with mounting screws SR 15 1 Microphone strain relief 8 CP4685 Switch pushbutton Horn or Man Phsr 9 CP3962 Switch rocker power 10 CP4683...

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