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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 internal fuse doesn't necessarily mean that the unit is bad. If a speaker or speaker lead is shorted the internal 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 | Check |
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No power | Power switch not turned on | Does backlighting come on? |
| Connector loose | Do you hear a "pop" when turned on? |
| Internal 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 | The input voltage must be less than 16 volts. |
PA works | Mic button stuck | Does mic button release properly? |
| Cutout activated | Does the siren work when Cutout input is disconnected? |
| Cutout Polarity Option set wrong | Is the CUT P option properly configured? |
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 |
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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 | The input voltage must be greater than 9 volts. |
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? |
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Horn function | Horn switch stuck | Does the horn switch return fully when released? |
or | Man/Phsr switch stuck | Does the Man/Phsr switch return fully when released? |
Manual or Phaser | Aux Input improperly connected | Is the Aux Input used and wired properly? |
stuck on | Aux Input Polarity Option set wrong | Is the AUX P option properly configured? |
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? |
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| Have you tried turning the RAD volume control? |
Wrong siren tone | Is the | |
| Aux Input set to wrong function | Is the AUX I jumper configured properly? |
Phaser not work- | Phaser disabled | Is the PHSR option jumper cut? |
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Horn not working | Horn disabled | Is the trace cut that disables the Horn switch? |
PARTS
The following parts are available from Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc.:
Part | Description |
Siren Cover | |
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ED1558 | Hardware Kit (Connector, bolts, microphone bracket with screws) |
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Power Connector | |
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CP3633 | Microphone Bracket with Screws |
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CP3966 | |
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ATO/ATC 20A | 20 Amp Automotive Fuse |
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CP4750 | Noise Canceling Microphone W/Connector |
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Microphone Strain Relief | |
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CP4119 | TIP36C Power Transistor |
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CP4702 | Selector Switch Knob |
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CP3571 | Mounting Bracket |
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CP4836 | Instruction Manual |
CP4836A | 9/14/01 |
