Carson SA-365-10 User Manual
SA-365-10 Installation Instructions
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CP5036A
05/24/10
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 or
improper installation. The following chart shows typical symptoms and possible causes.
times there may appear to be a problem with the unit when the true problem is in the speaker 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 the fuse will blow before the unit is damaged. Disconnect the SPK leads and replace the
fuse. If the OUTPUT light on face of unit comes on with Wail switch activated the amplifier is OK.
Check the speaker or leads for possible shorting.
shorted the fuse will blow before the unit is damaged. Disconnect the SPK leads and replace the
fuse. If the OUTPUT light on face of unit comes on with Wail switch activated the amplifier is OK.
Check the speaker or leads for possible shorting.
PROBLEMS
PARTS and ACCESSORIES
The following parts and accessories are available from Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc.:
See www.carsonsirens.com for additional information
or contact our Service Department at:
E-mail service@carsonsirens.com or Phone (888) 577-6877
Part
Description
CP4990-150
Fuse, 15 Amp Mini Automotive
CP4748-2
Switch, Red Rocker ON - OFF - ON (Yelp - Standby - Wail)
CP4751-2
Switch, Momentary Red Rocker Switch, (ON) - OFF - (ON) (Manual/Phaser - Horn)
CP4998
Transistor, output (replace in pairs, 2 required)
Accessory
Description * - standard accessory supplied with complete unit
CP5037 *
Bracket, ‘U’ Dash Mount
CP3966 *
Bolts, ‘U’ Mounting Bracket (typically 2 ea required)
CP4688-06 *
Connector, 6-pin Terminal Block Plug
CP5036 *
Instruction Manual
CP5035
Cover (not including chassis)
CP5038
Label, SA-365-10 Front Panel
Symptom
Possible Cause
Check
No power or siren
output
output
Bad speaker
Connector loose
Amplifier fuse blown
Loose connection at power source
Connector loose
Amplifier fuse blown
Loose connection at power source
Is the OUTPUT light on face coming on in Wail?
Is an external fuse or circuit breaker used?
Are the negative leads connected to a good ground?
Is an external fuse or circuit breaker used?
Are the negative leads connected to a good ground?
No siren tones
Bad Speaker
High Voltage Protection
All siren tones disabled
High Voltage Protection
All siren tones disabled
Is the OUTPUT light on face coming on in Wail?
Input voltage must be less than highest rated voltage.
Are the option switches set properly?
Input voltage must be less than highest rated voltage.
Are the option switches set properly?
Distorted siren
sound
sound
Speaker assembly loose
Intermittent Aux Input connection
Low vehicle voltage
Intermittent Aux Input connection
Low vehicle voltage
Is the speaker bell or tip loose?
Is the Aux Input used and wired properly?
Input voltage must be greater than lowest rated voltage.
Is the Aux Input used and wired properly?
Input voltage must be greater than lowest rated voltage.
Intermittent siren
tone
tone
High Voltage Protection
Connector loose
Bad power connection
Circuit breaker in supply connection
Connector loose
Bad power connection
Circuit breaker in supply connection
Is the vehicle voltage regulator working properly?
Is the connector tight on the back of the unit?
Is there a loose connection on a power lead?
Is a circuit breaker used with at least a 50A rating?
Is the connector tight on the back of the unit?
Is there a loose connection on a power lead?
Is a circuit breaker used with at least a 50A rating?
Horn function
stuck on or
Manual/Phaser
stuck on
stuck on or
Manual/Phaser
stuck on
Horn switch stuck
Manual/Phaser switch stuck
Aux Input improperly connected
Aux Input Polarity Option set wrong
Manual/Phaser switch stuck
Aux Input improperly connected
Aux Input Polarity Option set wrong
Does the Horn switch return when released?
Does the Manual/Phaser switch return when released?
Is the Aux Input used and wired properly?
Is the correct polarity used?
Does the Manual/Phaser switch return when released?
Is the Aux Input used and wired properly?
Is the correct polarity used?
Wrong siren tone Two-Tone option selected
Tones disabled
Check option switch settings.
Some siren tones
not working
not working
Tone disabled
Remote switches wired incorrectly
Remote switches wired incorrectly
Check option switch settings.
Are the correct switch terminals wired?
Are the correct switch terminals wired?