Carson SC-550-10 manual

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    Carson Ma nufactur ing Co., Inc. 5451 North Rural Str eet Indianapolis, IN 46220 Phone: (888) 577-6877 Fax: (317) 254-2667 www.carsonsirens.co m SC-550-10 REMOTE SIREN A MPLIFIER / LIGHT CONTROL INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Carson is a trade mark of Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc. Sound H azard - Sound l evel from siren speaker (&g[...]

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    Page 2 of 12 SC-550-10 Installation an d Operating Instru ctions 05/07/05 CP4818B TABLE O F CO NTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................... 3 SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................... ........................... 3 INSTALLATION ............[...]

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    SC-550-10 In stallation an d Operating Instru ctions Page 3 of 12 CP4818B 05/07/05 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SC-550 Remote Sir en Amplifier w ith integrated Ligh ting Control is a premium unit designed for single or dual 100 W speaker use. A remote hand control is connec ted to the amplifier w ith a thin cable. A 6-position rotary sw itch controls th[...]

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    Page 4 of 12 SC-550-10 Installation an d Operating Instru ctions 05/07/05 CP4818B INSTA LL A T ION Proper installation of the uni t is essential for yea rs of safe, reliable o peration. Please read all instruction bef ore installing the unit. Failure to follow these instruction s can cause serious dam- age to the unit or vehicle and may void warran[...]

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    SC-550-10 In stallation an d Operating Instru ctions Page 5 of 12 CP4818B 05/07/05 ELECTR ICAL C ONNECTION S (2) #18 AW G (#16 - 2 SPKR ) 2-SPKR - Connect for same pha se (+ to +) SPKR → SPKR → OUT2 → OUT1 → RAD → RAD → AUX → CUT → NEG → NEG → •••••••••• Auxiliary Siren Inpu t #22 A W G (See n ext page ) Cuto[...]

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    Page 6 of 12 SC-550-10 Installation an d Operating Instru ctions 05/07/05 CP4818B ELECTR ICAL C ONNECTION S Connections are made using pressure ter minal connectors . Legend s on the unit identify e ach terminal function . A ttach leads by stripping 3/8", inser ting into connector and clamp by tightening screw. Make sure the screw is tight and[...]

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    SC-550-10 In stallation an d Operating Instru ctions Page 7 of 12 CP4818B 05/07/05 L1, L2, L3 Ou tput s: These outputs are controlled by the slide sw itch in a progressive fashion . Outputs are fused. S1 to S4 Outp uts: These outputs are controlled individu ally by pushbutton sw itch 1 to 4. Outputs are fused. OUT1,2 Output s (Option al): Controlle[...]

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    Page 8 of 12 SC-550-10 Installation an d Operating Instru ctions 05/07/05 CP4818B OPERATION GENERAL This unit is designed for easy o peration unde r the stress associa ted w ith high-speed pursui t. Most functions are accessible w ith one si mple moti on w ithout repetitive activation of sw itches or automatic timed sw itc hing that can i nterfere [...]

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    SC-550-10 In stallation an d Operating Instru ctions Page 9 of 12 CP4818B 05/07/05 LIGHT CONTRO LS A 4-position slide switch pro vides control o f primar y lighting functions. It also provides automati c activation of the siren. Four pu shbuttons for additional lighting or contr olling other devices. The power sw itch on the hand control must b e O[...]

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    Page 10 of 12 SC-550-10 In stallation an d Operating Instructi on s 05/07/05 CP4818B SERVICE This unit is designed to pro vide years of reliabl e ser vice under even the w orst conditions. Many times there may appear to be a pro blem w ith the unit w hen the true pro blem is in the speaker(s) , controlled devices, or improper installation. T he fol[...]

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    SC-550-10 In stallation an d Operating Instru ctions Page 11 of 12 CP4818B 05/07/05 PARTS RETUR N If you have any questions con cerning this or any o ther Carson product, please contact our Tech- nical Servi ce Depart ment at (888) 577-6877. Many issues can be han dled over the phone. W e can also be reached via e-mail at se rvice@carson sirens.com[...]

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    Page 12 of 12 SC-550-10 In stallation an d Operating Instructi on s 05/07/05 CP4818B INSTALLA TION INFORMATION MODEL: SC-550 ____________________ ___ OPT IONS SERIAL NO: _________________ _________ ______ T w o-Tone instead of Phaser PURCHASE D ATE: _____________________ ______ Phas er and Tw o-Tone Disab le DEALER : __________________________ ___ [...]