Carson SA-400-17 manual Service, Problems

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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 rear panel 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. If the siren emits a sound when in the Yelp position it is OK. Check the speaker

(s) or leads for possible shorting.

PROBLEMS

Symptom

Possible Cause

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No power or siren

Power switch not turned on

Does backlighting come on?

output

Bad speaker(s)

Do you hear a "pop" when turned on?

 

Connector loose

With siren on, yelp selected, listen for tone in amplifier.

 

Fuse blown

Is an external fuse or circuit breaker used?

 

Loose connection at power source

Are the negative leads connected to a good ground?

No siren tone -

High Voltage Protection

Input voltage must be less than highest rated voltage.

PA works

Mic button stuck

Does mic button release properly?

No PA

PA volume not set properly

Have you tried turning the PA volume control?

 

Selector in Radio position

PA is not available in the Radio position

Distorted siren

Speaker assembly loose

Is the speaker bell or tip loose?

sound

Intermittent Aux Input connection

Is the Aux Input used and wired properly?

 

Low vehicle voltage

Input voltage must be greater than lowest rated voltage.

Intermittent siren

High Voltage Protection

Is the vehicle voltage regulator working properly?

tone

Connector loose

Is the connector tight on the back of the unit?

 

Bad power connection

Is there a loose connection on a power lead?

 

Mic button activation

Is something lying on the microphone?

 

Circuit breaker in supply connection

Is a circuit breaker used with at least a 50A rating?

Horn function

Siren switch stuck

Does the Siren switch return fully when released?

Or Manual stuck

Aux Input improperly connected

Is the Aux Input used and wired properly?

on

 

Aux Input is activated with positive or negative.

No Radio

Unit not connected to radio

Is the radio connected properly to the unit?

 

Radio volume too low

Can you here the radio in the vehicle?

 

 

Have you tried turning the RAD volume control?

Wrong siren tone

Two-Tone option installed

Is the T-T option switch turned on?

See www.carsonsirens.com for additional information.

or contact our Service Department at:

E-mail service@carsonsirens.com or Phone (888) 577-6877

08/06/08

CP5012A

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SA-400-17 specifications

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