Star Headlight & Lantern SS651 Supplement

PLITSTR248 REV F4/22/08
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SS651 & SS651MT
SIREN AMPLIFIER
LCS653 & LCS653-1
SIREN AMPLIFIER AND LIGHT CONTROLLER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 2
INSTALLATION 2-12
GENERAL INSTALLATION 2
INSTALLER-SELECTABLE OPTIONS 3
MOUNTING........................................................................................4-5
Amplifier ......................................................................................4
Control Heads .............................................................................5
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ...............................................6-11
SS651 Wiring Diagram...........................................................10
SS651MT Wiring Diagram....................................................11
LCS653/LCS653-1Wiring Diagram...................................12
OPERATION 13-14
Selector Switch..............................................................................13
Manual/Phaser..............................................................................14
Horn.................................................................................................14
Siren Output Chart.....................................................................14
SERVICE 15-18
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................15
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................16
PARTS ....................................................................................................16
LIMITED WARRANTY...................................................................17
RETURNS..............................................................................................17
RETURNED GOODS AUTHORIZATION FORM..................18
NOTICE
Due to continuous product improvements, we must reserve the right to change any specifications and
information contained in this manual at any time without notice. Signal Vehicle Products, Inc. makes
no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied
warrantiesofmerchantabilityand fitness for a particular purpose. Signal Vehicle Products, Inc. shall
not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with
the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
MODELS: SS651-008 SS651MT-008 LCS653 LCS653-1
SERIAL NO: _________________________
PURCHASE DATE: ___________________ OPTIONS
DEALER: ___________________________ _____ Phaser Disabled
INSTALLATION DATE: ________________ _____ Two-Tone Enabled
INSTALLER: ________________________
Model and serial number located on the top of the amplifier unit

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The SS651, SS651MT, LCS653, and LCS653-1Sirens are designed for single 100W speaker
use. They come standard with the amplifier unit as well as a remote control head (switch
panel). The primary operating modes are Wail, Yelp, Standby, Manual, and Horn. Both the
Manual Control and the Horn function will override all other functions, and can be utilized at
any time via a rocker switch. The Phaser function can be optionally disabled entirely with a
program jumper.
The SS651, SS651MT, LCS653, and LCS653-1units are designed to allow maximum
versatility in mounting. The control head is remote from the siren amplifier box creating a
compact user interface panel that can be easily mounted under the dashboard. The amplifier
box can then be mounted remotely in the trunk, under the dashboard, under the seat, or
wherever convenient. The SS651MT offers a waterproof switch assembly for motorcycle
and marine applications.
The siren amplifier has been designed with several protection features to provide exceptional
field service. Excessively high voltage detection will disable the siren output to protect both
the amplifier and the speaker. Fused inputs provide safety against reverse polarity. Speaker
protection shuts down the output if the speaker output becomes electrically shorted.
CAUTION: These protection features will not guard against overloading the outputs.
GENERAL INSTALLATION
Proper installation of the unit is essential for years of safe, reliable operation.
Please read all instructions before installing the unit. Failure to follow these
instructions can cause serious damage to the unit or vehicle and may void
warranties.
Qualifications -The installer must have a firm knowledge of basic electricity,
vehicle electrical systems,and emergency equipment.
Keep these instructions in the vehicle or other safe place for future reference.
Advise the vehicle operator of the location.
Unpacking
Inspect the contents for shipping damage. If any damage is found, alert the
carrier immediately. Contents
SS651 LCS653 LCS653-1SS651MT
Amplifier box 1111
Wiring pigtail 1111
Control head (switchpanel) 1111
Blue ¼"quick connect terminals 6660
Pink ¼" quick connect terminals 0630
Please contact your supplier immediately if any components are missing.
Important: Improper installation and/or use of these products may result in
vehicular collision, personal injury and/or death. Star Headlight & Lantern Co.,
Inc., and its subsidiaries shall not be held responsible for damages directly or
indirectly caused by improper installation or use of this product.

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INSTALLER-SELECTABLE OPTIONS
The SS651, SS651MT,LCS653, and LCS653-1have Phaser Tone Disable and Two-
Tone Enable options that can be selected during installation. An internal jumper
on the printed circuit board inside the amplifier case allows the installer to select
these options. These options should be set before installation of the unit.
Phaser Tone Disable –The Phaser function can be completely disabled by
moving one of the option jumpers inside the amplifier unit from "Extra" position
to the "TD" (Tone Disable) position. When Phaser is disabled, the Manual button
(MAN or Phaser) will not have any effect on the tone while the siren is in the Yelp
mode (in WAIL, it will still change the tone to YELP).
Two-Tone Enable -The Two-Tone function can be enabled by moving one of
the option jumpers inside the amplifier unit from "Extra" to the "Two-Tone"
position. When Two-Tone is enabled, a European Two-Tone (HI-LO) sound
will replace the Phaser sound when the MAN or Phaser button is pressed while
the siren is in the Yelp mode. (The tone will toggle between Yelp and Two-
Tone each time the MAN or Phaser button is pressed).
If you would like to disable the Phaser or enable Two-Tone, proceed with
Amplifier Cover Removal below. If you do not need to set these options,
proceed to the MOUNTING section on the next page.
Amplifier Cover Removal
Remove the fourPhilipshead screws
located on the side of the amplifier unit.
DO NOTREMOVE THE TWO
RECESSED SCREWS ON THE
UNDERSIDE OF THE AMPLIFIER.
Carefully lift the cover off of the base.
Once the cover is removed, you may
move the necessary jumpers over from
the “Extra” pins.
Top View Bottom View

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MOUNTING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For the safety of the installer, vehicle operator, passengers,and the community
please observe the following safety precautions. Failure to follow all safety
precautions and instructions may result in property damage, injury or
death.
AMPLIFIER
The SS651-AMP (used in the SS651,SS651MT, LCS653, and LCS653-1) should be
mounted in a location such as the firewall, under the seat, in the trunk, or in the
saddlebag. DO NOT mount the amplifier in the engine compartment or in an area
that would be allowed direct exposure to weather elements. Choose a mounting
location away from any air bag deployment areas. Assure adequate ventilation to
prevent overheating.
The amplifier unit is provided with four mounting flanges with 1/4" holes. Using
the amplifier unit itself as a template, mark the location of the four mounting holes
to be drilled. Be sure to check for obstructions behind the mounting hole
locations. Drill the four mounting holes and secure the amplifier using appropriate
hardware (not supplied).
MOTORCYCLE/MARINE INSTALLATIONS (SS651MT ONLY!)
This SS651-AMP can be used on a motorcycle or for marine applications by
sealing the case with silicone sealant along the mating edges and around the
wire connector. In order to reduce water entry, the amplifier shouldbe oriented
with the wire connector faced down. Only the waterproof switch assembly
found in the SS651MT (SS651MT-CH) should be used for wet location
operation.
DO NOT mount in air bag deployment area.
Devices should be mounted only in locations listed in
SAE standard J1849.
Controls should be placed within convenient reach of
the driver.
Assure clearances before drilling in vehicle.
Sound levels produced by attached speakers can
cause permanent hearing loss.
Never operate this unit without adequate hearing
protection for you and others in the area.
(OSHA 1910.95)

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(MountingCONT’D)
SS651-CH,SS651-CH3, and SS651-CH4CONTROL HEADS
The control heads are
designed for mounting
in an easily accessible
location such as under
the dash, in the
overhead console, or in
a center console.
•Choose a mounting location convenient to the operator and away from any air
bag deployment areas.
•Be sure to choose a location that has at least two inches of depth to
accommodate the control head and cables.
•Consider wire routing and access to connections
when selecting location as well.
•Using the switch panel unit itself as a template,
mark the location of the two mounting holes to be
drilled. Be sure to check for obstructions behind
the mounting hole locations.
•Drill the two mounting holes and secure the switch
panel using appropriate hardware (not supplied).
SS651MT-CH CONTROL HEAD
The SS651MT-CH weatherproof control head is
designed for use in locations that may be
exposed to water.
-Choose a mounting location convenient to the
operator and away from any air bag
deployment areas.
-Be sure to choose a location that has at least two inches of space on the right
side to accommodate the cable exiting the side of the control head.
-Consider wire routing when selecting location as well.
-The SS651MT-CH can be mounted
through the two holes in the rear
cover. To gain access to the
mounting holes, detach the rear
cover by removing the four screws
affixing it to the control head.
-Secure the switch panel using
appropriate hardware (not
supplied).
SS651MT-CH
Mounting Holes
Rear of SS651MT-CH
Remove these four screws
SS651
-
CH
SS65
1
-
CH3
SS651
-
CH
4

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WIRE SIZE AND TERMINATION
When running your wires and making your connections, please adhere to the following
guidelines:
-The wiring diagrams on pages10-12
show the minimum wire size used for each
connection. If the wire is longer than 10 ft. we recommend the use of the next
larger wire size.
-If using your own connectors, use only high quality crimp connectors.
-Make sure all connections are tight.
-Route wiring to prevent wear, overheating,and interference with air bag
deployment.
-Use grommets and sealant when passing through compartment walls.
-Minimize the number of splices to reduce voltage drop.
-Ground connections should only be made to substantial chassis components,
preferably directly to the negative of the vehicle battery.
-Install and check all wiring before connection to the vehicle battery.
AMPLIFIER
All of the necessary electrical connections to the amplifier are made through a
connector located on the back of the amplifier case.
Enclosed with your siren, you should also find a wiring harness. The SWH-28
wiring harness is used in the SS651 LCS653, and LCS653-1. The SWH-36 comes
with the SS651MT. They come with a 12-port connector using nine different
colored leads.
You should make all electrical connections to the wiring harness before installing the
connector on the SS651-AMP. If the amplifier ever needs service, the connector can
be easily removed from the amp without unwiring it.
15 Amp Fuse
-- 15 --
Power Connector
10
11
12 8
7
9 6
5
4 1
2
3
2
5
8
1110
4
7
1
12
6
9
3
SWH-28 or SWH-36

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(Electrical Connections CONT’D)
CONNECTION OF WIRES FROM THE AMP
The wiring diagrams on pages 8-12 show the specific details of how to connect the
wiring harness from the amplifier and the different control heads, to each other and
to the vehicle.
RED LEAD (PIN #1) –Used for Power
Connect the red wire from the amplifier to +12 VDC. It is strongly
recommended that you connect to an ignition switched +12 VDC source . A
power relay may also be used. Be sure to use a minimumsize #16 AWG wire.
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
internally fused.
BLACK LEAD (PIN #2) -Ground
Connect the black wire from the amplifier to the negative side of the battery or
to a good chassis ground. Be sure to use minimum size #16 AWG.
ORANGE LEAD (PIN #3) -Used for HORN control
SS651: Connect the Orange lead to terminal 1a (MAN) of SW2
LCS653/LCS653-1: Connect the Orange lead to terminal 1a of SW4.
For the SS651, SS651MT,LCS653, and LCS653-1:on vehicles with ground-
side (negative) switched horns, also connect the Orange wire to the wire
between the horn switch on the vehicle and the horn itself (see wiring
diagrams). Be sure to use a minimum size #18 AWG. The HORN button on
your control head and the horn switch on your vehicle will act identically.
Either one will activate both the vehicle horn and the siren horn at the same
time. For the SS651MT, there isno HORN button on the control head. On
motorcycles with ground-side switched horns, pressing the horn button on the
motorcycle will activate both the motorcycle horn and the siren horn.
YELLOW LEAD (PIN #6) -Used for MANUAL control
SS651: Connect the Yellow lead to terminal 1b (HORN) of SW2
LCS653/LCS653-1: Connect the Yellow lead to terminal 1b of SW4.
SS651MT: Connect the Yellow lead from the amp to the Yellow
lead from the control head.
Be sure to use a minimum size #18 AWG wire.
BROWN LEADS (PINS #7 and #12)-Used for siren output
Connect one Brown lead to each terminal or lead of the siren speaker. Be sure
to use a minimum size #16 AWG wire.
GRAY LEAD (PIN #9) -Used for WAIL control
SS651: Connect the Gray lead to terminal 1a of SW1 (nextto
YELP label)
LCS653/LCS653-1: Connect the Gray lead to terminal 1a of SW3 (next to
YELP label)
SS651MT: Connect the Gray lead from the amp to the Gray wire
from the SS651MT switch panel.
Be sure to use minimum size #18 AWG wire.

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(Electrical Connections CONT’D)
BLUE LEAD (PIN #11) -Used for YELP control
SS651: Connect the Blue lead to terminal 1b of SW1 (next to
WAIL label)
LCS653/LCS653-1: Connect the Blue lead to terminal 1b of SW3 (next to
WAIL label)
SS651MT: Connect it to the Blue wire from the SS651MT switch
panel.
Be sure to use minimum size #18 AWG wire.
Optional Connections:
GREEN LEAD(PIN #10) -Used for remote or auxiliary HORN control
This wire is used in vehicles with a positive-side switched horn to synchronize
the vehicle horn and the siren horn (similar to the Orange wire on vehicles with
negative [ground-side] switched horns).
Connect the Green wire to the +12 VDCswitched horn ring circuit. Both the
vehicle horn and the siren horn will be activated when the horn in the vehicle is
pressed. When the HORN button on the control head is pressed (SS651 and
LCS653 only), only the siren horn will sound.
NOTE: If you are not using this lead, cut it short &
insulate it with electrical tape.
CONNECTION OF CONTROL HEADS
SS651MT-CH
The SS651MT-CH control head comes with 8’ leads. They will be connected to the
appropriate wires from the SWH-36 or lights by soldering or using appropriate
connectors (user supplied) and/or additional wire when necessary. Refer to the
diagram below.
SS651-CH (for SS651), SS651-CH3 (for LCS653-1), and
SS651-CH4 (for LCS653)
•Electrical power connections to the SS651-CH control head are made using the
1/4" quick connect terminals provided.
•After your wires are run from the location of the siren amp to the location of
the control head, crimp the enclosed terminals on to the ends of the wires and
plug them into the appropriate terminals on the back of the control head.
Testing -Test all siren functions after installation to assure proper operation.
Test vehicle operation to assure no damage to vehicle.
Siren Amp Pin 1
Siren Amp Pin 6
Siren Amp Pin 9
Siren Amp Pin 11
Power to Beacon
Power to Front Lights
BEACON
YELP
PHASERWAIL FRONT
LIGHTS
Red (#12 AWG)
Brown (#18AWG) Ground
Orange (#18 AWG)
Yellow (#18 AWG)
Red (#18 AWG)
Blue (#18 AWG)
Gray (#18 AWG)

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Siren Amp Pin 3 - Orange (#18 AWG)
Siren Amp Pin 6 - Yellow (#18 AWG)
Siren Amp Pin 9 - Gray (#18 AWG)
Siren Amp Pin 11 -Blue (#18 AWG)
Connect Both Leads to +12VDC Through 20 Amp Fuses
ON
1
OFF
SW1
Power To Lights - Controlled by SW2
Power To Lights - Controlled by SW1
SW4
MAN SW3
YELP
1
1a
1b
HORN
1a
1
WAIL
1b
OFF
SW2
1
2
3
ON
2
3
Connect to +12VDC Through 20 Amp Fuses
Power To Lights - Controlled by SW1
SW1
OFF
1
ON
Siren Amp Pin 3 - Orange (#18 AWG)
Siren Amp Pin 6 - Yellow (#18 AWG)
Siren Amp Pin 9 - Gray (#18 AWG)
Siren Amp Pin 11 -Blue (#18 AWG)
MAN YELP
SW3 SW2
1
1a
1b
HORN
1
1a
1b
2
3
WAIL
(REAR VIEW)
SW2
YELP
OFF
SW1
MAN
SW3
SS651-CH3 (Front View)
WAILON HORN
Siren Amp Pin 3
Orange (#18 AWG)
Siren Amp Pin 9
Grey (#18 AWG) SW1
1a
1
SW2
1
1a
Siren Amp Pin 6
Yellow (#18 AWG)
Siren Amp Pin 11
Blue (#18 AWG)
HORNWAIL
1b
YELP
1b
MAN
SS651-CH
SW1
OFF
ON
SW3
YELP
SW2
OFF
SW4
MAN
WAILON HORN
(REAR VIEW)
SS651-CH4 (Front View)

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SS651-AMP 6 - Yellow (#18 AWG)
12 - Brown (#16 AWG)
10 - Green (#18 AWG)
11 - Blue (#18 AWG)
9 - Gray (#18 AWG)
8 - No Connection
7 - Brown (#16 AWG)
BATTERY
3 - Orange (#18 AWG)
5 - No Connection
4 - No Connection
2 - Black (#16 AWG)
1 - Red (#16 AWG)
-
+
Horn
Switch/Relay
1b
WAIL
SW1 YELP
HORN
SW2MAN
1
1a
1b
1
1a
11 OHM
SPEAKER
+
+12V Positive Switching Horn
Horn
Switch/Relay
VEHICLE
HORN
Negative Switching Horn
+12V
VEHICLE
HORN
OR

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BATTERY
9 - Gray (#18 AWG)
11 - Blue (#18 AWG)
10 - Green (#18 AWG)
12 - Brown (#16 AWG)
SS651-AMP
1 - Red (#16 AWG)
2 - Black (#16 AWG)
4 - No Connection
5 - No Connection
3 - Orange (#18 AWG)
7 - Brown (#16 AWG)
8 - No Connection
6 - Yellow (#18 AWG)
+
-
Power To
Beacon
Horn
Switch/Relay
Power To
Front Lights
11 OHM
SPEAKER
+
LCS653-CH (Front View)
YELP
Red (#12 AWG)
Yellow (#18 AWG)
Gray (#18 AWG)
Blue (#18 AWG)
Brown (#18AWG)
Red (#18 AWG) Orange (#18 AWG)
+12V Positive Switching Horn
Horn
Switch/Relay
VEHICLE
HORN
Negative Switching Horn
+12V
VEHICLE
HORN
OR
LIGHTS
FRONT
WAIL PHASER BEACON
SS651MT Wiring Diagram

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VEHICLE
HORN
SS651-AMP
Horn
Switch/Relay
+12V Positive Switching Horn
6 - Yellow (#18 AWG)
12 - Brown (#16 AWG)
10 - Green (#18 AWG)
11 - Blue (#18 AWG)
9 - Gray (#18 AWG)
8 - No Connection
7 - Brown (#16 AWG)
3 - Orange (#18 AWG)
5 - No Connection
4 - No Connection
2 - Black (#16 AWG)
1 - Red (#16 AWG)
BATTERY
-+
20 AMP
MAX
FUSE
User
Supplied
Fuses
REAR VIEW OF
SS651-CH4
SS651-CH3 will
not have SW2
Horn
Switch/Relay
Negative Switching Horn
VEHICLE
HORN
+12V
OR
WAIL
YELP
SW3
HORN
20 AMP
MAX
FUSE
MAN
1
1b
1a
SW4
ONON
1
1b
1a
2
3
OFF
1
SW2 OFF
2
3
1
SW1
11 OHM
SPEAKER
Power To Lights
Controlled by SW2
(SS651-CH4 Only)
Power To Lights
Controlled by SW1
+
SS651-CH4
ON
SW1
OFF
HORN
MAN
SW4
ON WAIL
SW2
OFF
SW3
YELP
HORN
SS651-CH3
ON WAIL
SW1
OFF
SW3
YELP
SW4
MAN

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SS651
-
CH
OPERATION
These units are designed for easy operation under the stress associated with high-
speed pursuit. Most siren functions are accessible with one simple motion without
repetitive activation of switches or automatic timed switching that can interfere with
desired operation.
SELECTOR SWITCHES
There are three different control heads (switchpanels) that work in conjunction with
the SS651-AMP siren amplifier. The SS651-CH is used for the SS651 Siren. The
SS651MT-CH is used for the SS651MT Siren. The SS651-CH3 is used in the
LCS653-1 Siren. The SS651-CH4is used in the LCS653 Siren.
All three switch panels will contain a three-position switch labeled WAIL/YELP.
This switch will control the primary operating function of the siren.
Wail -A normal rise-fall tone used on highways and areas with low traffic
or constant traffic flow.
Center Off –(Manual/Standby)–
A silent/standby mode that allows momentary push-button Manual
(MAN) or Phaser and momentary push-button Horn. The siren
output winds down when the Manual momentary switch is released.
Yelp-A rapid warble tone used in light to moderately congested areas.
SS651MT
-
CH
SS651
-
CH
4
SS651
-
CH3

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MAN (SS651, LCS653, and LCS653-1) or PHASER (SS651MT) Button
With the Wail/Yelp switch in the Center Off (Manual/Standby) position, the MAN,
or PHASER momentary switch provides a manually activated Wail siren tone.
With the Wail/Yelp switch in the Wail or Yelp position, this switch provides a
generally quicker changing tone. A Wail tone will change to Yelp when this button
is pressed and a Yelp tone will change to Phaser. (Seethe table below).
These quicker tones are used to momentarily alert motorists at intersections and very
highly congested areas.
Pressing the button once changes to the next faster tone. Pressing the MAN or
PHASER button again will toggle the siren back to the original tone.
Optional configuration allows disabling of the Phaser tone entirely. This option is
selected during installation and may be governed by State or Local laws. (Refer to
the INSTALLER SELECTABLE OPTIONS section on page 3).
HORN Button (SS651 LCS653, and LCS653-1only)
This momentary push-button switch provides a simulated air-horn tone while
pressed. This can be used to either replace, or to supplement the normal vehicle
horn and is useful at intersections or in low noise areas. This tone will override all
other siren tones.
SIREN OUTPUT:
Selector
Switch
Position:
Speaker
Output Pressing Manual
Pushbutton
Wail Wail Yelp
Yelp Yelp Phaser
(Remains Yelp if Phaser disabled)
Manual
(Standby) No Output Creates a manual WAIL tone while
button is being held that sweeps
down when the button is released.
(NOTE: PHASER may be optionally disabled via program jumpers.
See INSTALLER-SELECTABLE OPTIONS on page 3.)
Testing -Test all siren functions after installation to assure proper operation.
Test vehicle operation to assure no damage to vehicle.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Possible Cause Check
No power Power source not turned on
Connector loose
Amplifier 15A fuse blown
Loose connection at power
source
Is ignition switch in AUX or ON position?
Do you hear a “pop” when turned on?
Is power hooked up backwards? Positive
ground vehicle?
Is an external fuse or circuit breaker used?
Are the negative leads connected to a good
ground?
No siren
tone High voltage protection
Bad speaker or speaker wiring
Input voltage must be less than 16 volts.
Check for a short or an open in the output.
Distorted
siren sound
Speaker assembly loose
Intermittent Aux. Input
connection
High vehicle voltage
Is the speaker bell or tip loose?
Is the Aux. Input used and wired properly?
Input voltage must be less than 16 volts.
Intermittent
siren tone High/Low voltage protection
Circuit breaker in supply
Bad Connection
Shorted speaker or speaker
wire
Speaker(s) drawing too much
Is the vehicle voltage regulator and/or
battery working properly?
Is a circuit breaker used with at least a 50A
rating?
Is the connector tight on the back of the
unit?
Does the speaker have water damage, or is
a wire pinched?
Check that you have only one speaker rated
for 100 watts or less.
Horn
function or
Manual
function
stuck on
Horn switch stuck
MANpush-button switch
stuck
Aux. Input improperly
connected
Aux. Horn Input Polarity
reversed
Does the horn switch return fully when
released?
Does the MAN push-button switch return
fully when released?
Is the AUX Input used and wired properly?
Is the Green horn wire wired for correct
polarity?
Wrong siren
tone Two-Tone option jumper
installed
Aux. Horn Input Polarity
reversed
Is the TT jumper option properly
configured?
Is the Green horn wire wired for correct
polarity?
Phaser not
working Phaser disabled Is the TD jumper option configured
properly?

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SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage 10 -16 VDC (negative ground)
Input Current 8 Amps @ 13.6 VDC (100W speaker)
Standby Current Less than 20 mA
OutputPower 105 WATTS RMS MAX. (15.0 VDC -single 100W speaker)
Siren Frequency 675Hz -1633Hz
High Voltage Protection 16 -18 VDC will cause siren output to cease, resume at normal
Short Circuit Current 50 AMPS (supply circuit must be capable of supplying this)
OperatingTemperature -15° F to +140°F
Controls 3-position primary mode rocker switch (Wail, Yelp, and Standby)
Momentary 3-position rocker switch (Horn and Manual)
Phaser disable (jumper programmable)
Connections
(12-Pin Connector) Detachable, 12-pin, positive locking connector with pigtail leads for
Amplifier. (1) Positive, (1) Negative, (2) Speaker, Wail, Yelp, Horn,
Manual, and auxiliary positive switching Horn.
Size Amplifier: 2” High, 6” Wide, 5-1/4” Deep
(plus 3/4" flange on each side)
SS651-CH and SSS651-CH4Control Head (Switch Panel):
3" High x3" Wide, x 1-1/2" Deep
SS651-CH3 Control Head (Switch Panel)
3" High x2-3/8" Wide,x 1-1/2" Deep
SS651MT-CH-Weatherproof Control Head:
2.5" High x 4.5" Wide x 2-1/8" Deep (3" Deep with switches)
BoxedWeight SS651, LCS653, and LCS653-1-3.5 lbs.
SS651MT-4.4 lbs.
PARTS
The following parts are available from Signal Vehicle Products:
Part Description
P30235-18P Amplifier Top Cover
P30234-18P Amplifier Bottom Mounting Plate
SWH-28 SS651, LCS653, and LCS653-1Wiring Harness
SWH-36 SS651MT Wiring Harness
30050-28 Amplifier Case Screws
30028-615 Amp Automotive Blade Fuse for Amplifier
30032-8TIP36C Power Transistor
30007-41 3-Position Rocker Selector Switch (WAIL/YELP)
30007-42 Momentary Rocker Switch (HORN/MAN)
SW-40 Lighted ON/OFF Rocker Switch (LCS653-CH)

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please contact our Customer Service Department at (585) 226-9025.
RETURN
If a product must be returned for any reason, please fill out the form on the back of
this page, thencall 585-226-9025 and ask for the Repair Department. Once the
product is deemed defective by us, an RGA number (Returned Goods Authorization
Number) will be issued to you. Please write the RGA number in the appropriate
box in the form on the back of this page. Please enclose the form with the returned
product(s) and write the RGA# clearly on the package near the mailing label. No
returns will be allowed for product returns that are not listed on the RGA.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Signal Vehicle Products warrants this new product to be free from
defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service,
for a period of one (1) year from the date of delivery to the first user-
purchaser.
During this warranty period the obligation of Signal Vehicle
Products is limited to repairing or replacing, as Signal Vehicle
Products may elect, any part or parts of such product which after
examination by Signal Vehicle Products 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
adequately 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 SIGNAL
VEHICLE PRODUCTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS
OR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING
OUT OF ANY SUCH DEFECT IN MATERIALS OR
WORKMANSHIP.

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Returned Goods Authorization Form
Circle the appropriate model number:
SS651 SS651MT LCS653 LCS653-1
Serial RGA
No. Number
Purchase Install
Date Date
Briefly Describe the Problem:
Dealer:
Installer:
The above form MUST be filled out and enclosed with any defective product that is
returned. Please be sure to call our Repair Department at 585-226-9025 to obtain an RGA
number (Returned Goods Authorization Number), prior to sending the unit back.
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Customer Name:
Company:
Address:
City: ST: ZIP:
Phone:
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