Carson Siren Amplifier SA-500 manual

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    SA - 500 SIREN AMPLIFIER INS TALL ATION AND OPER ATING INSTRUCTIONS 5451 N. Rural Street Indianapolis, IN 46220 Phone: (8 88) 577 - 6877 Fax: (317) 254 - 2667 Website: www.carsonsirens.com Carson MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. YELP YELP WAIL WAIL STBY STBY RADIO RADIO HORN HORN PA PA VOLUME MAN/PHSR MAN/PHSR O O F F F F O O N N SA SA - - 500 500 Carso[...]

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    Page 2 SA - 500 Installation and Operating Instructions 9/14/01 CP4836A TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................... 3 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................... 3 INSTALLATION ...................[...]

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    SA - 500 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 3 CP4836A 9/14/01 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SA500 Siren Amplifier is a premium unit designed for single or dual 100W speaker use. The primary opera ting modes are Yelp, Wail, Standby and Radio. A Noise Canceling PA Override and push - button Horn Override are available in all modes except Radio. A[...]

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    Page 4 SA - 500 Installation and Operating Instructions 9/14/01 CP4836A Wiring - Use wiring capable of handling the current required. Make sure all connections are tight. Route wiring to prevent wea r, overheating and interference with air bag deployment. Install and check all wiring before connection to vehicle battery. Testing - Test all siren fu[...]

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    SA - 500 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 5 CP4836A 9/14/01 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Electrical connections to the unit are made using a removable pressure connector located on the back. A label on the unit identifies the te r m i nal function. You should install the connector on the unit before wiring. If the unit needs service the conne[...]

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    Page 6 SA - 500 Installation and Operating Instructions 9/14/01 CP4836A OPERATION GENERAL This unit is designed for easy operation under the stress associated with high - speed pursuit. Most siren func tions are accessible with one simple motion without repetitive activation of switches or automatic timed switching that can inte rfere with desired [...]

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    SA - 500 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 7 CP4836A 9/14/01 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 t ypical symptoms and pos[...]

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    Page 8 SA - 500 Installation and Operating Instructions 9/14/01 CP4836A RETURN If you have any questions concerning this or any other Carson product, please contact our Technical Service Department a t (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 re[...]