Vixen Horns VXH4901B User manual

VXH4901B
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
Quad Trumpet Horn (Black)
1/2" NPT Male to 1/2" NPT Male Coupling x 1
12V 1/2" NPT High Flow Electric Solenoid
1/2" OD Nylon Plastic Hose (50 Feet)
1/2" NPT Male to Two 1/2" NPT Female Tee x 1
3/8" OD Nylon Plastic Hose (50 Feet)
1/2" NPT Female Cross x 1
Air Hose Cutter
1/4" NPT Male for 3/8" OD Hose PTC Fitting x 4
Thread Sealant 10ml
1/2" NPT Male for 3/8" OD Hose PTC Fitting x 4
Mounting Hardware (Trumpets)
1/2" NPT Male for 1/2" OD Hose PTC Fitting x 1
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 to mount each trumpet, 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 trumpets from damage due
to excessive shaking. Do not attach trumpets 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.
Use the provided mounting hardware to fasten the trumpets.

VXH4901B
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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AIR LINE INSTALLATION
Follow the diagram below to connect the solenoid, fittings and hoses to the air system and trumpets.
Make sure to use the included thread sealant in all threads. WARNING: Do not overtighten.
IMPORTANT: A small arrow on the valve's body will show the direction of the airflow, this direction must be from the
air system to the trumpets.
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.