Carson MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. SA-500 SIREN AMPLIFIER SASA-500 VOLUME YELP WAIL MAN/PHSR HORN RAD PA STBY Carson RADIO O F F O N INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5451 N. Rural Street Indianapolis, IN 46220 Phone: (888) 577-6877 Fax: (317) 254-2667 Website: www.carsonsirens.
Page 2 SA-500 Installation and Operating Instructions INSTALLATION INFORMATION MODEL: SA-500- _______________________ OPTIONS SERIAL NO: ___________________________ ______ Horn Ring connection PURCHASE DATE: _____________________ ______ Door Switch connection DEALER: ______________________________ ______ Two-Tone enabled INSTALL DATE: ________________________ ______ HRC enabled INSTALLER: ___________________________ __________________________ Model and serial number located on bottom of unit
SA-500 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SA500 Siren Amplifier is a premium unit designed for single or dual 100W speaker use. The primary operating 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 push-button is provided for push-on/push-off Phaser operation in the Yelp and Wail modes, and Manual siren control in the Standby mode.
Page 4 SA-500 Installation and Operating Instructions 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.
SA-500 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Electrical connections to the unit are made (2) #22 AWG BLU #22 AWG GRN (See below) Connect to output using a removable pressure connector jack, terminals or #22 AWG WHT (See below) speaker of radio located on the back. A label on the unit identifies the terminal function.
Page 6 SA-500 Installation and Operating Instructions OPERATION GENERAL This unit is designed for easy operation under the stress associated with high-speed pursuit. Most siren functions are accessible with one simple motion without repetitive activation of switches or automatic timed switching that can interfere with desired operation. SELECTOR SWITCH The rotary selector switch controls the primary operating function of the siren. Yelp - A rapidly changing tone used in congested areas.
SA-500 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 7 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 internal fuse doesn't necessarily mean that the unit is bad. If a speaker or speaker lead is shorted the internal fuse will blow before the unit is damaged.
Page 8 SA-500 Installation and Operating 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 number (RMA#) before you ship the product to Carson.