Vixen Horns VXH1174C User manual

VXH1174C
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
Single Trumpet Horn (Chrome Plated) with Weather Cover
12V Solenoid with Compression Fitting
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.
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 back bracket as a guide estimate and mark the positions for the holes, then perforate to size using
a drill.
Move the support bracket towards the trumpet's opening until is tight, then mark the hole and drill.
Use the provided mounting hardware to fasten the horn.

VXH1174C
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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WEATHER COVER
Your horn comes with a weather cover, we suggest that you use it at all times as it protect internal parts of
the trumpet.
AIR LINE INSTALLATION
On one side of the included 3/8” OD air line, attach the compression nut and force the air line upon the male
inlet fitting which is found on the electric solenoid valve.
Pass the brass nut through the inlet fitting and fasten.
Take the air line’s other side and place the compression nut of the air tank fitting on it. Force the air line onto
the male fitting of the tank and then fasten the compression nut. WARNING: Avoid tying the brass nut too
tight.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Wire one of the solenoid valve’s leads to the positive (+) terminal of the battery or alternator. WARNING: We
highly recommend that you use a 10A fuse (not provided) to assure that the circuit remains safe and will not
be damaged by excess current.
Wire the other lead of the solenoid valve to one of the terminals on the horn button.
Ground the other terminal on the horn button by wiring it to bare metal.