Vixen Horns OCTOPOD User manual

OCTOPOD™ (VXH8124XLB)
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR INSTALLATION
Read through the whole instruction guide before getting started with the installation. Professional installation is
recommended for this product.
CONTENTS
Octo Trumpet Horn (Black)
12V Solenoid with Pre-installed Compression Fitting for 3/8” OD Hose
3/8” OD Air Line
Mounting Hardware
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Avoid dismantling this horn’s electrical elements.
Avoid touching compressor components with your bare hands immediately after or during use.
Avoid setting up any parts of the horn where there is a risk of falling off or risk of coming in contact with water.
Avoid reaching out to touch or pick up any fallen or water submerged parts.
Set the horn up for use only in areas with adequate ventilation.
Avoid sounding the air horn when in close range to your ear(s) or the ear(s) of others.
Make sure your battery ground is detached before getting your installation started.
Employ equipment for eye protection during drill operations.
Ensure that your air system has no pressure before starting the installation.
The specific voltage requirement for this horn is 12 volt DC, therefore installation must be done to a DC power
source of 12 volts.

OCTOPOD™ (VXH8124XLB)
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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MOUNTING
Identify a suitable area for mounting, preferably an unobstructed sheet-metal surface like the frame or body of
the vehicle so as to provide a firm platform which will help protect the horn from damage due to excessive
shaking. Do not attach the horn to any plastic or other flexible material.
Using the bracket as a guide estimate and mark the positions for the holes and then perforate to size using a
drill.
Use the provided mounting hardware to fasten the horn.
AIR LINE INSTALLATION
Using the provided 3/8" OD air line,
cut the size needed.
Push hose into the push to connect
TEE fitting located in the top of the
horn.
Connect the other end of the air line
to the fitting on your air supply.
If you need to disconnect the air line
from the solenoid pull away the air
line while pushing the plastic part of
the pneumatic fitting.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Join one wire from one solenoid with one wire from the second solenoid, this will be the positive lead and
must be connected to the positive (+) terminal of the battery or alternator. WARNING: We highly recommend
that you use a 20A fuse (not provided) to assure that the circuit remains safe and will not be damaged by
excess current.
Join the remaining wire of one of the solenoids with the remaining wire of the second solenoid, this will be
your negative lead and must be connected to one of the terminals on the horn button.
Ground the other terminal on the horn button by wiring it to bare metal.