Carson Stereo Amplifier HA 150 10 User Manual

Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc.  
5451 North Rural Street  
Indianapolis, IN 46220  
Phone: (888) 577-6877 Fax: (317) 254-2667  
HA-150-10  
WATERPROOF  
HORN AMPLIFIER  
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
This product is legal in most states.  
Please consult your state/local vehicle codes to ensure compliance with vehicle horn regulations.  
Carson is a trademark of Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc.  
 
HA-150-10 14 Installation and Operating Instructions  
Page 3 of 4  
MOUNTING  
The unit is waterproof and may be located under hood in the engine compartment or other areas.  
Allow clearance for wiring. Inspect behind mounting area for clearance.  
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS  
Electrical connections to the unit are made using butt splices (not supplied). The butt splices  
need to be waterproof when unit is mounted under hood or other weather susceptible areas.  
A
label on the unit identifies each lead function. The power supply of the unit must be capable of  
delivering peak currents up to 50 amps for adequate short circuit protection and reliable operation.  
The unit is provided with an in-line fuse.  
Failure to adequately crimp splices can result in improper operation or burning the wire.  
Wire Size and Termination - The diagram shows the minimum wire size used for each connec-  
tion, along with recommended lead color. If the wire is longer than 15 ft. use the next larger wire  
size. Use only high quality crimp connectors for installation on the vehicle.  
NOTE: Permanent disconnection of the vehicle horn is NOT recommended.  
Horn  
Circuit  
HORN RLY  
Vehicle  
Horn  
Momentary  
SPST  
+VDC  
Amplifier Power  
Connection Examples  
Switch  
Splice  
+VDC  
Added  
SPDT  
Switch  
+VDC  
Assumes Power is +VDC  
Added  
Relay  
May be powered with  
-VDC instead, just change  
to -VDC and Amp NEG in  
diagrams.  
Note:  
Vehicle  
Horn  
To  
Amp POS  
Vehicle horn  
will also sound  
To Amp POS  
To Amp POS  
#16G RED to +VDC  
#18G BRN  
#16G BLK to -VDC  
#18G BRN  
Waterproof butt splices  
for under hood install  
Match lead colors  
coming from unit  
In-line fuseholder  
with 15A  
Automotive Type Fuse  
OPERATION  
As soon as power is applied, the unit produces a simulated air horn sound and the power indica-  
tor lights up. The power indicator is located on the same surface where wires emerge from unit.  
CP5050A  
01/27/10  
 
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HA-150-10 14 Installation and Operating Instructions  
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.  
A blown in-line 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 speaker leads and replace  
the fuse. If the power indicator light on the unit comes on with power applied it is OK. Check the  
speaker or leads for possible shorting.  
PROBLEMS  
Symptom  
Possible Cause  
Power not applied  
Connections loose  
In-line fuse blown  
Check  
No power or  
output  
Is the power indicator light coming on?  
Is an external fuse or circuit breaker used?  
Are the negative leads connected to a good ground?  
Loose connection at power source  
Bad speaker  
Try another speaker.  
Distorted sound Speaker assembly loose  
Low vehicle voltage  
Intermittent tone Connections loose  
Bad power connection  
Is the speaker bell or tip loose?  
Input voltage must be greater than lowest rated voltage.  
Are the splice connections tight on the unit?  
Is there a loose connection on a power lead?  
Circuit breaker in supply connection Is a circuit breaker used with at least a 50A rating?  
PARTS and ACCESSORIES  
The following parts and accessories are available from Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc.:  
Part  
CP4990-150  
Description  
Fuse, 15 Amp Mini Automotive  
Accessory  
Description  
* - standard accessory supplied with unit  
CP5050  
*
Manual, HA-150-10 Instruction  
RETURN  
If you have any questions concerning this or any other Carson product, please contact our Tech-  
nical Service Department at (888) 577-6877. Many issues can be handled over the phone. We  
can also be reached via e-mail at [email protected]  
If a product must be returned for any reason, please contact our Technical Service Department to  
obtain a Returned Merchandise Authorization number (RMA#) before you ship the product to  
Carson. Please write the RMA# clearly on the package near the mailing label. Be sure to provide  
a return address, contact and phone number, along with a brief description of the problem.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc. warrants this new product to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use  
and service, for a period of five (5) years from the date of delivery to the first user-purchaser.  
During this warranty period the obligation of Carson Manufacturing is limited to repairing or replacing, as Carson Manufacturing may elect,  
any part or parts of such product which after examination by Carson Manufacturing is determined to be defective in material and/or  
workmanship.  
This warranty does not cover labor charges for removal or re-installation of the product. Fuses and lamps are not covered under this  
warranty.  
This warranty does not extend to any unit that has been subjected to abuse, misuse, improper installation or which has not been ade-  
quately maintained, nor to units which have problems related to service or modification at any facility other than the manufacturer.  
THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES  
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL CARSON MANUFACTURING COM-  
PANY, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY  
SUCH DEFECT IN MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP.  
01/27/10  
CP5050A  
 

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