Whelen Engineering Company SA314 User manual

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©2000 Whelen Engineering Company Inc.
Form No.13541D (050108)
Automotive: Sirens/Switches
For warranty information regarding this product, visit www.whelen.com/warranty
DANGER! Sirens produce extremely loud emergency warning tones! Exposure to these tones without proper and adequate hearing protection, could
cause ear damage and/or hearing loss! The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (www.osha.gov) provides information necessary to determine
safe exposure times in Occupational Noise Exposure Section 1910.95. Until you have determined the safe exposure times for your specific application,
operators and anyone else in the immediate vicinity should be required to wear an approved hearing protection device. Failure to follow this
recommendation could cause hearing loss!
• Proper installation of this product requires the installer to have a good understanding of automotive electronics, systems and procedures.
• Whelen Engineering requires the use of waterproof butt splices and/or connectors if that connector could be exposed to moisture.
• Any holes, either created or utilized by this product, should be made both air- and watertight using a sealant recommended by your vehicle
manufacturer.
• Failure to use specified installation parts and/or hardware will void the product warranty.
• If mounting this product requires drilling holes, the installer MUST be sure that no vehicle components or other vital parts could be damaged
by the drilling process. Check both sides of the mounting surface before drilling begins. Also de-burr the holes and remove any metal shards
or remnants. Install grommets into all wire passage holes.
• If this manual states that this product may be mounted with suction cups, magnets, tape or Velcro®, clean the mounting surface with a 50/50
mix of isopropyl alcohol and water and dry thoroughly.
• Do not install this product or route any wires in the deployment area of your air bag. Equipment mounted or located in the air bag deployment
area will damage or reduce the effectiveness of the air bag, or become a projectile that could cause serious personal injury or death. Refer to
your vehicle owner’s manual for the air bag deployment area. The User/Installer assumes full responsibility to determine proper mounting
location, based on providing ultimate safety to all passengers inside the vehicle.
• For this product to operate at optimum efficiency, a good electrical connection to chassis ground must be made. The recommended
procedure requires the product ground wire to be connected directly to the NEGATIVE (-)
battery post (this does not include products that use cigar power cords).
• If this product uses a remote device for activation or control, make sure that this device is
located in an area that allows both the vehicle and the device to be operated safely in any
driving condition.
• It is recommended that these instructions be stored in a safe place and referred to when
performing maintenance and/or reinstallation of this product.
• FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT
IN DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR VEHICLE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR
PASSENGERS!
CAUTION
Loud siren noise can cause
hearing damage and/or loss.
Refer to OSHA Section 1910.95 prior
to putting ANY siren into service!
Wear
Protection!
ACTIVATION OF THIS
SIREN MAY DAMAGE
UNPROTECTED EARS!
Warnings to Installers
Whelen’s emergency vehicle warning devices must be properly mounted and wired in order to be effective and safe. Read and follow all of Whelen’s written
instructions when installing or using this device. Emergency vehicles are often operated under high speed stressful conditions which must be accounted for
when installing all emergency warning devices. Controls should be placed within convenient reach of the operator so that they can operate the system without
taking their eyes off the roadway. Emergency warning devices can require high electrical voltages and/or currents. Properly protect and use caution around
live electrical connections.Grounding or shorting of electrical connections can cause high current arcing, which can cause personal injury and/or vehicle
damage, including fire. Many electronic devices used in emergency vehicles can create or be affected by electromagnetic interference. Therefore, after
installation of any electronic device it is necessary to test all electronic equipment simultaneously to insure that they operate free of interference from other
components within the vehicle. Never power emergency warning equipment from the same circuit or share the same grounding circuit with radio
communication equipment. All devices should be mounted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and securely fastened to vehicle elements of
sufficient strength to withstand the forces applied to the device. Driver and/or passenger air bags (SRS) will affect the way equipment should be mounted. This
device should be mounted by permanent installation and within the zones specified by the vehicle manufacturer, if any. Any device mounted in the deployment
area of an air bag will damage or reduce the effectiveness of the air bag and may damage or dislodge the device. Installer must be sure that this device, its
mounting hardware and electrical supply wiring does not interfere with the air bag or the SRS wiring or sensors. Mounting the unit inside the vehicle by a
method other than permanent installation is not recommended as unit may become dislodged during swerving; sudden braking or collision. Failure to follow
instructions can result in personal injury. Whelen assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning device. PROPER INSTALLATION
COMBINED WITH OPERATOR TRAINING IN THE PROPER USE OF EMERGENCY WARNING DEVICES IS ESSENTIAL TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF
EMERGENCY PERSONNEL AND THE PUBLIC.
Warnings to Users
Whelen’s emergency vehicle warning devices are intended to alert other operators and pedestrians to the presence and operation of emergency vehicles and
personnel. However, the use of this or any other Whelen emergency warning device does not guarantee that you will have the right-of-way or that other
drivers and pedestrians will properly heed an emergency warning signal. Never assume you have the right-of-way. It is your responsibility to proceed safely
before entering an intersection, driving against traffic, responding at a high rate of speed, or walking on or around traffic lanes. Emergency vehicle warning
devices should be tested on a daily basis to ensure that they operate properly. When in actual use, the operator must ensure that both visual and audible
warnings are not blocked by vehicle components (i.e.: open trunks or compartment doors), people, vehicles, or other obstructions. It is the user’s responsibility
to understand and obey all laws regarding emergency warning devices. The user should be familiar with all applicable laws and regulations prior to the use of
any emergency vehicle warning device. Whelen’s audible warning devices are designed to project sound in a forward direction away from the vehicle
occupants. However, because sustained periodic exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing loss, all audible warning devices should be installed and
operated in accordance with the standards established by the National Fire Protection Association.
Safety First
This document provides all the necessary information to allow your Whelen product to be properly and safely installed. Before beginning the installation and/or
operation of your new product, the installation technician and operator must read this manual completely. Important information is contained herein that could
prevent serious injury or damage.
Installation Guide:
SA314 Siren Bracket
2000 to 2003 Suburban/Tahoe
2002 Chevy Avalanche
2004 GMC Envoy
51 Winthrop Road
Chester, Connecticut 06412-0684
Phone: [phone]
Internet: www.whelen.com
Sales e-mail: [e-mail]
Customer Service e-mail: [email protected]
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ENGINEERING COMPANY INC.

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Fig. 1
63243
Driver Side
63243
Passenger Side
Use these
2 holes for
bracket
SUBURBAN / TAHOE
Use these
4 holes for
vehicle
This view shows the other side of the
mounting location and mounting bolts.
Fig. 3
Front of
vehicle
SIREN
BRACKET
Fig. 4Fig. 4Fig. 4
Installation: Suburban / Tahoe
WARNING!For drainage purposes, the speaker box’s wire passage hole (which is
also the siren drain hole) must be located in the “6 o’clock” (closer to the
road) position for proper mounting. Improper mounting will not only
result in driver failure, but will also void the product warranty.
1. First secure the siren to the bracket using the supplied mounting hardware. (Fig. 1)
2. Find the 2 bolts located near the vehicles tow bar as shown in figure 2. The bracket will share
these 2 bolts for mounting.
3. Remove the 2 bolts. The nuts for these bolts are welded onto the frame which will make
installation easier.
4. Now slip the bracket in front of the 2 holes and replace the bolts. Be sure to tighten the bolts
firmly.
5. Installation is complete and the siren is ready to connect to power. Extend the white (Positive)
and Black (Negative) speaker wires to your siren amplifier and connect as shown in the
amplifiers instructions.
Note: The bracket can be mounted to either side of the vehicle. Mounting to either
side is identical, except the bracket will face the opposite way.

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Front View
Fig. 1
63243
FRAME RAIL
Bracket mounts over
the existing bolts
Fig. 2
BRACKET
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Use these
2 holes for
vehicle
AVALANCHE
Use these
4 holes for
siren
FRONT TIRE
WARNING! For drainage purposes, the speaker box’s wire passage hole (which is
also the siren drain hole) must be located in the “6 o’clock” (closer to
the road) position for proper mounting. Improper mounting will not
only result in driver failure, but will also void the product warranty.
Installation: Chevy Avalanche
1. First secure the siren to the bracket using the supplied mounting hardware (Fig. 1). As shown,
the bracket can mount on either side of the vehicle.
2. Find the two bolts located near the front tire as shown in figure 2. The bracket will mount onto
these bolts.
3. Install the bracket over the bolts, up against the nuts which are welded to the frame.
4. Add the supplied nuts and washers and fasten securely (Fig. 3).
5. Installation is complete and the siren is ready to connect to power. Extend the white (Positive)
and Black (Negative) speaker wires to your siren amplifier and connect as shown in the
amplifiers instructions.

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FRAME RAIL
This bracket installs into existing
holes In the vehicle as shown.
1/2" Flatwasher
1/2" Split Lockwasher
3/8 - 16 Hex Nut
Use these
2 holes for
vehicle
GMC ENVOY
Use these
4 holes for
siren
3/8 -16 X 1-1/4 Hex Hd SS Screw
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Front of
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FRAME RAIL
This bracket installs into existing
holes In the vehicle as shown.
1/2" Flatwasher
1/2" Split Lockwasher
3/8 - 16 Hex Nut
Use these
2 holes for
vehicle
GMC ENVOY
Use these
4 holes for
siren
3/8 -16 X 1-1/4 Hex Hd SS Screw
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Front of
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FRAME RAIL
This bracket installs into existing
holes In the vehicle as shown.
1/2" Flatwasher
1/2" Split Lockwasher
3/8 - 16 Hex Nut
Use these
2 holes for
bracket
GMC ENVOY
Use these
4 holes for
siren
3/8 -16 X 1-1/4 Hex Hd SS Screw
WARNING! For drainage purposes, the
speaker box’s wire passage
hole (which is also the siren
drain hole) must be located
in the “6 o’clock” (closer to
the road) position for proper
mounting. Improper
mounting will not only result
in driver failure, but will also
void the product warranty.
Installation: GMC Envoy
1. First secure the siren to the bracket using the supplied mounting hardware (Fig. 1). The bracket can
mount on either side of the vehicle.
2. Next locate the 2 existing mounting holes shown above with bracket mounted. To be sure you are
using the correct mounting holes, first match the bracket up with the holes. Secure the siren to the
vehicle using the supplied mounting hardware. Be sure to use the correct mounting holes in the bracket,
as this bracket fits several vehicles.
3. Installation is complete and the siren is ready to connect to the siren amplifier. Extend the white (Positive)
and Black (Negative) speaker wires to your siren amplifier and connect as shown in the amplifiers
instructions.