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Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc.
5451 North Rural Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Phone: (888) 577-6877 Fax: (317) 254-2667
www.carsonsirens.com
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
RADIO
PA
SIREN
VOL
HORN
MAN
WAIL
ON
YELP
POWER
PHASER
SA 430
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING MANUAL
SA-430-73F (FLUSH MOUNT CONTROL HEAD)
SA-430-73FX (FLUSH MOUNT WITH EXTENDED MIC)
SA-430-73V (FLUSH MOUNT WITH VERTICAL LABEL)
Carson is a trademark of Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Sound Hazar
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SA-430-73 SPECIFICATIONS INPUT POWER: 11-16 Volts DC, 8 Amps DC per 100W Speaker Power off current to amplifier is 25mA Max. SIREN MODE OUTPUT POWER: 15 VDC input, 100W speaker(s) One speaker - 105 Watts RMS Two speakers - 180 Watts RMS Rating not available for 58W or 80W speakers AUDIO MODE OUTPUT POWER: 14 VDC input, 100W speaker(s) One speaker - 40 Watts RMS Two speakers - 80 Watts RMS Rating not available for 58W or 80W speakers SIREN FREQUENCY: 600Hz - 1350Hz
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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. Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in pr
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CONTROL HEAD ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS All control head leads may be extended with #22 AWG or larger lead wire. Negative Connection (Black) - Connect to same ground or negative supply as amplifier. Positive Connection (Red) - Connect to positive DC supply. It is recommended that the lead be connected to the accessory output of the fuse block. This provides additional protection of a fused input to the control head. Lights (Yellow) - This lead may be connected to the dash lights or to t
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AMPLIFIER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Disconnect vehicle battery before making the following electrical connections. Electrical connections to the amplifier are made using the wiring harness supplied. If the amplifier needs service the connector can be easily removed without unwiring the harness. The power supply for the amplifier must be capable of delivering peak currents up to 50 amps for adequate short circuit protection and reliable operation. The preferred source is directly at th
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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) RADIO PA SIREN VOL HORN MAN WAIL ON YELP POWER PHASER SA 430 The Toggle Power Switch controls the siren power. The siren may be left on any time the vehicle is in operation. The power should be turned off whe
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RADIO VOLUME ADJUST The RADIO VOLUME ADJUST is a one time setting which depends on the radio connected and its normal volume. Access the RADIO VOLUME ADJUST through a hole on the side of the amplifier. Switch siren to RADIO mode and turn on the power. With the volume on the radio itself set to normal level, set the RADIO VOLUME ADJUST to the desired level. POWER OUTPUT ADJUST The POWER OUTPUT ADJUSTMENT is a one time setting which depends on the speaker(s) used. The amp
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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) or improper installation. The following chart shows typical symptoms and possible causes. A blown 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. Disconnect the SPKR leads and replace the fuse.
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PARTS 1 2 5 7 4 6 RADIO PA SIREN VOL HORN 8 MAN WAIL 3 ON 9 YELP POWER PHASER SA 430 13 11 12 10 Control Head Item Part # Description 1 8025 DRS/CAP Button, red w/ dress nut (C&K #801803000 Cap, #702501201 Nut) (for pushbutton switch) CP3040 Cable, control head power ES00003-09 Cable, microphone extension 8FT (CP3850 is 18FT) (for SA-430-73FX version) 2 CP3046 Control, PA volume (1K ohm) (for all other PCB's) CP4000 Control, PA volume no face mount (1K ohm
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CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION TEMPLATE TB0333B Page 10 of 10 10/18/03 6-1/4 5-7/8 5-1/4 1/2 2-1/2 This inner area 2-5/8 2-7/8 to be removed. CAUTION: Please note that top and bottom edges only 1/8 provide 1/8 overlap. Cut carefully.
