Code 3 Motorcycle Sirens 3951, 3955 - Manual (Page 24)

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
(Refer to Figure 1 - Wiring Diagram)
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
A. REMOTE SWITCH (HORN RING)
WIRING TO REMOTE INPUT
SHORTING TO POSITIVE OR TO
GROUND (EARTH). SIREN SOUNDS BY
ITSELF. A. CHECK WIRING
FOR ANY SHORTING.
A. VEHICLE CIRCUIT BREAKERS NOT
RATED PROPERLY, AND ARE
OVERHEATING, OR ARE NOT
FUNCTIONING PROPERLY A. REFER TO
SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION, PAGE 8.
USE A BREAKER
WITH 1.25x THE
AMPERAGE RATING
FOR THE WATTAGE
BEING USED. SIREN RUNS
PROPERLY BUT SHUTS
DOWN WHILE
RUNNING, THEN
STARTS RUNNING
AGAIN AFTER A FEW
MINUTES
Larger wires and tight connections will provide longer service life for components. For high
current wires it is highly recommended that terminal blocks or soldered connections be used with shrink
tubing to protect the connections. Do not use insulation displacement connectors (e.g. 3M
® )
Scotchlock type connectors). Route wiring using grommets and sealant when passing through
compartment walls. Minimize the number of splices to reduce voltage drop. High ambient temperatures
(e.g. underhood) will significantly reduce the current carrying capacity of wires, fuses, and circuit
breakers. Use "SXL" type wire in engine compartment. All wiring should conform to the minimum wire
size and other recommendations of the manufacturer and be protected from moving parts and hot
surfaces. Looms, grommets, cable ties, and similar installation hardware should be used to anchor and
protect all wiring.
Fuses or circuit breakers should be located as close to the power takeoff points as possible and
properly sized to protect the wiring and devices. Particular attention should be paid to the location and
method of making electrical connections and splices to protect these points from corrosion and loss of
conductivity. Ground (Earth) terminations should only be made to substantial chassis components,
preferably directly to the vehicle battery.
The user should install a circuit breaker sized to approximately 125% of the maximum Amp
capacity in the supply line to protect against short circuits. For example, a 30 Amp circuit breaker
should carry a maximum of 24 Amps.
DO NOT USE 1/4" DIAMETER GLASS FUSES AS THEY ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR
CONTINUOUS DUTY IN SIZES ABOVE 15 AMPS. Circuit breakers are very sensitive to high
temperatures and will "false trip" when mounted in hot environments or operated close to their capacity.
!
WARNING!