Vixen Horns VXS6100 User manual

VXS6100
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR INSTALLATION
Read through the instruction guide before getting started with the installation. Professional installation is recommended for
this product.
CONTENTS
15-Sound Control Box (Model: ZY-715)
15W Speaker
PA Microphone with Bracket
Mounting Hardware
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure you never attempt to disassemble this horn kit’s electrical components.
Avoid operating this product in an area with risk of falling or submergence into a liquid (water).
Make sure you set up in areas with good ventilation.
Never sound the air horn anywhere near your ear(s) or that of another person.
Make sure your battery ground is detached before getting your installation started.
Employ equipment for eye protection during drilling operations.
Do not replace your vehicle's factory horn with this unit or use it as a warning device.
The specific voltage requirement for this horn kit is 12 volt DC, therefore installation must be done to a DC power
source of 12 volts.
MOUNTING
CONTROL BOX
Find a mounting location in which you will have access to the knobs and connectors of the control box.
Mount the brackets on the unit with the four screws provided.
Bring the control box to the installation location and using the brackets already installed on the unit mark the
two holes.
Using a 1/8" drill bit, drill both holes and mount the control box with self-tapping screws (not provided).
SPEAKER
The ideal location for the speaker to be installed is a dry area inside your engine compartment where it will be
safe from exhaust and engine manifold heat.
To make the speaker firm and secure use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the holes location and
drill using a 1/8" drill bit.
Secure speaker with three self-tapping screws (not provided).
IMPORTANT: The downward orientation of the speaker will prevent water to get inside.

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
SPEAKER CABLE (BLACK): Route this cable through the fire wall of your vehicle to attach it to the speaker
previously installed in the engine compartment.
MICROPHONE (MIC): To use the unit as a PA system, connect the microphone's cable plug to the control
box.
POWER CABLE (RED/BLACK): Connect the positive wire (Red) to a power source in the vehicle that only
gets power when the vehicle’s ignition is on. Recommended connection points are: windshield wiper motor,
blower motor or an accessory terminal on the fuse panel. Use a 3A fuse (not provided) on this connection for
circuit’s protection. Connect the negative wire (Black) to ground, any rust and paint free metal body bolt or the
negative (-) battery post.
OPERATION
To start using the electronic horn set the vehicle's ignition to the ON position.
ON-OFF / VOLUME: Moving the LEFT KNOB to the right will turn on the control box, moving the KNOB to the
right will increase the volume, while moving it to the left will decrease it. To power off the unit move the KNOB
all the way to the left.
MODES:
oSIREN: Using the RIGHT KNOB, select SIREN (1) position, with the MIDDLE KNOB select five
different siren sounds.
oCAR HORN: Using the RIGHT KNOB, select SIREN (2) position, with the MIDDLE KNOB select five
different horn sounds.
oANIMAL: Using the RIGHT KNOB, select ANIMAL position, with the MIDDLE KNOB select five
different animal sounds (Rooster, Cat, Dog, Cow, Horse).
oMIC: This mode will allows you to broadcast your voice using the microphone. Make sure the
microphone cable is connected to the control box and the switch located on the microphone is moved
to the ON position.