Carson LCS-7-01 manual

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    TB0349A Page 1 of 12 09/22/05 Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc. 5451 North Rural Street Indianapolis, IN 46220 Phone: (888) 577-6877 Fax: (317) 254-2667 www.c ar so ns ir en s. co m TECHNICAL BULLETIN OFF 1 2 3 RAD HORN PA MA N/PHSR L A LY AUX 2 A UX 1 R A LY V OLUME LCS - 7 ON OFF RAD Y ELP STBY WA I L INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL LCS-7-01 14V C[...]

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    TB0349A Page 2 of 12 09/22/05 LCS-7-01 SPECIFICATIONS AMPLIFIER INPUT POWER: 9-16 Volts DC, 8 Amps DC per 100W Speaker SIREN MODE OUTPUT POWER: 15 VDC input, 100W speaker(s) One speaker – 105 Watts RMS Two speakers - 180 Watts RMS AUDIO MODE OUTPUT POWER: 14 VDC input, 100W speaker(s) One speaker – 40 Watts RMS Two speakers - 80 Watts RMS SIREN[...]

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    TB0349A Page 3 of 12 09/22/05 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, v ehi[...]

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    TB0349A Page 4 of 12 09/22/05 OP T I ON J U MP ER S FU SE T- T AU X P CUT P PH SR AU X I Cut to Disable horn INSTALLER-SELECTABLE OPTIONS Carefully cutting programming resistor jumpers or traces on the printed circuit board inside the case can select various options. The cover must be removed to access the jumpers. The cover is held in place by a s[...]

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    TB0349A Page 5 of 12 09/22/05 CO NNE C T IO NS A T REA R OF U NI T W I TH C P468 8-10 P O W E R C ONN E CTO R (10- P in) (2 ) #1 8 A W G B RN (# 16 - 2 S PK R) 2 - SP KR - C on n ec t for s am e pha se ( + to +) SPKR → SPKR → POS → POS → RA D → RA D → AU X → CU T → NEG → NEG → •••••• •••• #2 2 A WG WH T ( S e[...]

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    TB0349A Page 6 of 12 09/22/05 + V D C Sw it c hing exam ples Mus t c ut AU X P opti on r es i s tor HO R N RI NG SW IT C H +VDC AU X SP LIC E HO R N RI NG SW IT C H +VDC AU X ( Add r e s i s tor to GND ) Ad de d SPD T Sw it ch HO R N HO R N -V D C swi t ch i n g exam ple MO ME N TAR Y FO OT SW IT C H AU X A DDED RESIS TO R FO R POSI T IV E SW ITCHI[...]

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    TB0349A Page 7 of 12 09/22/05 Light Control Connections In addition to these instructions a label located on the bo ttom of the unit shows the light control switch connections. Fuses / Breakers The lighting control circuits of this unit are not fused . Automotive fuses or circuit breakers must be connected between the power source and the unit prop[...]

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    TB0349A Page 8 of 12 09/22/05 Light Control Rocker Sw itch Connections The following diagram shows proper connection of the rocker switch leads located at the rear. Note: Negative (NEG) connection must also be made on 10-Pi n connector for rocker switches to light up. WARNING: The lighting control circuits of this unit are not fused . Automotive fu[...]

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    TB0349A Page 9 of 12 09/22/05 YELP STBY WA IL ON OF F RA D MA N/ PHSR H OR N VOLUM E R A D PA OPERATION Sound Hazard - Sound level from siren speaker (>120d BA @ 10 feet) may cause hearing damage. Do not operate siren without adequate hearing protec tion for you and anyone in immediate vicinity. (Ref. OSHA 1910.95 for occupational noise exposure[...]

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    TB0349A Page 10 of 12 09/22/05 OFF 1 2 3 Auxiliary Input During installation an auxiliary input may be connected to the hor n ring or other switching devic e. It provides the same operation as pressing the Horn button or optionally the Man/Phsr button. Cutout During installation a cutout input may be connected to a door switch. It turns off any sir[...]

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    TB0349A Page 11 of 12 09/22/05 SERVICE This unit is designed to provide years of reliable servic e 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), cont rolled devices, or improper installation. The following chart show s typical symptoms and possible causes. A bl[...]

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    TB0349A Page 12 of 12 09/22/05 RETURN If you have any questions concerning this or any other Carson product, please contact our Technical Serv ice 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 contac t our Te[...]