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Carson

MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.

CARSON MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

5451 NORTH RURAL STREET

INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220

(888) 577 6877 www.carsonsirens.com

TECHNICAL BULLETIN

INSTALLATION AND

OPERATING MANUAL

SC-550-8X with Circular DIN Hand Control Connector

(OLD VERSION)

SC-550-83 14V (Phaser)

SC-550-84 14V (California)

SC-550-85 14V (Two-Tone)

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)

OFF 1 2 3

VOL

PWR

OFF

AN AL

2 1 3 4

SIREN

Summary of content (9 pages)

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Carson MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. CARSON MANUFACTURING CO., INC. 5451 NORTH RURAL STREET INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220 (888) 577 6877 www.carsonsirens.
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SC-550-83/84/85 AMPLIFIER INPUT POWER: SIREN MODE OUTPUT POWER: AUDIO MODE OUTPUT POWER: SIREN FREQUENCY: CYCLE RATES: AUDIO RESPONSE: SPECIFICATIONS 11-16 Volts DC, 8 Amps DC per 100W Speaker Power off current to amplifier is 20mA Max.
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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.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (2) #18 AWG BLU Connect to output jack, terminals or speaker of radio RADIO CP3912 CABLE BLACK TO -VDC BROWN TO SPKR WHITE TO AUX SIREN SWITCH (2) #14 AWG BRN 2 - SPKR - Connect for same phase (+ to +) BLUE TO TWO WAY RADIO SPKR CP3912 CABLE #18 AWG WHT Auxiliary Siren Input (2) #14 AWG BLK Use both leads 8 PIN CONNECTOR BAT + OFF Positive Supply Use both terminals 1 3 2 PA VOL #6 AWG Max. Wire Size Each Terminal PWR OFF SIREN 1 (140A Max.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Disconnect vehicle battery before making any electrical connections. Make electrical connections with supplied wiring harness for siren functions and pressure terminals for light control outputs. Wiring for the pressure terminals is not supplied. Follow the diagram recommended wire size for pressure terminals. If necessary, extend wiring harness leads using adequately sized wiring and terminals or splices.
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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) SIREN CONTROLS The combined power switch and volume control give power to the hand control and adjust the PA volume. Power is turned OFF by rotating the control counterclockwise until it “clicks”.
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LIGHT CONTROLS A 4-position slide switch provides control of primary lighting functions. It also provides automatic activation of the siren. Four pushbuttons for additional lighting or controlling other devices. The power switch on the hand control must be ON for light controls to function. Slide Switch: Automatic Siren: Auxiliary Output Switches: The slide switch provides progressive (additive) control of lighting functions. Position 1 turns on L1 output. Position 2 turns on L1 and L2 outputs.
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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), controlled devices, or improper installation. The following chart shows typical symptoms and possible causes. A blown siren 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.
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PARTS 13 12 15 10 OFF 1 3 2 7 PA VOL 4 1 PWR OFF SIREN 2 8 1 9 Y EL P HR 2 3 4 W AL M AN H RN RAD 6 14 5 3 11 Hand Control Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Part # CP3941 CP3918 CP3907 CP3905 F-16SP/12276 CP3910 1555 KNOB CP3923 CP3916 CP3903 CP3926 7382 BL GF0401M CP3902 Description Bracket, plastic holster mounting Button, plastic siren Button, plastic aux output (array of 4) Cable, coil cord with mini DIN Control, PA volume/power (1K ohm) (SHOKAI #F-16SP/12276) Cover, plastic (does not i