Specifications

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WARNING
When installing equipment inside air
bag equipped vehicles, the installer
MUST ensure that the equipment is
installed ONLY in areas recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer.
Failure to observe this warning will
reduce the effectiveness of the air bag,
damage the air bag, or potentially dam-
age or dislodge the equipment, causing
serious injury or death to you or others.
3-1. UNPACKING.
After unpacking the Model SS2000SM, examine
it for damage that may have occurred in transit. If
the equipment has been damaged, file a claim imme-
diately with the carrier stating the extent of damage.
Carefully check all envelopes, shipping labels and
tags before removing or destroying them.
3-2. AMPLIFIER/SIGNALMASTER CONTROL/RELAY
UNIT MOUNTING LOCATION SELECTION.
When selecting a mounting location for the
SS2000SM Amplifier/SignalMaster Control/Relay
Unit (hereinafter called: Amplifier Unit) and the
control head, it is necessary to keep in mind any
limitations due to cable length. Before performing
any installation, see figure 3-1 (block wiring dia-
gram); plan all wiring and cable routing.
CAUTION
The SS2000SM Amplifier Unit housing
is NOT waterproof. It must be mounted in a
location which is sheltered from falling rain,
snow, standing water, etc. Also, it must be
installed in an adequately ventilated area.
Never install near heater ducts.
Do not mount the SS2000SM Amplifier
Unit under the vehicle’s hood.
Some possible Amplifier Unit mounting loca-
tions are: under the dash, under the front seat, or in
the trunk (under the rear deck, near the rear seat
speakers, if vehicle is so equipped).
Using the supplied mounting bracket will allow
the Amplifier Unit to be easily removed for wiring
and servicing, should it be needed.
3-3. SIGNALMASTER LIGHT ASSEMBLY.
Install the light assembly as described in the
instructions packed with the Federal Signal
SignalMaster™ Light Assembly. Route the cable
near the eventual location of the Amplifier Unit.
3-4. AMPLIFIER UNIT MOUNTING BRACKET.
To install the Amplifier Unit using the mounting
bracket, proceed as follows:
Figure 3-1. Block Wiring Diagram.
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AUXILIARY RELAYS
AMPLIFIER/RELAY UNIT
SIGNAL MASTER
SIGNAL MASTER
CONTROL HEAD
RJ11 (4)
SIREN + BAT
20 AMP
654
321
987
12 11 10
A
B
C
D
E
RELAY SWITCHED POWER
TO AUXILIARY DEVICES
1
2
3
RELAY SWITCHED
POWER TO LIGHTS
RED + 8/10AWG (MIN.)
CHASSIS GROUND, AT FUSIBLE
LINK ON FRONT FENDER.
FUSE BLOCK
*
SWITCHED IGNITION LINE CAPABLE
OF CARRYING AN ADDITIONAL 20A
*
RED
BLK
AMPS 50
CB1
CIRCUIT
BREAKERS
JUMPER USED ONLY WHEN
TOTAL LOAD CURRENT IS
GREATER THAN 50 AMPS.
2550
VEHICLE BATTERY
- NEG POS +
( PIN 11) BLK 14AWG
( PIN 10) RED 14AWG