Whelen Engineering Company WeCanX User manual

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Installation Guide:
WeCanX™ Control Head with Knob
Model: CCTL6
©2019 Whelen Engineering Company Inc.
Form No.14C67 (091719)
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.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Methylene Chloride which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and
Bisphenol A, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Key
Cover
Retaining
Finger
Label
Installation:
Caution: Mounting will require drilling. It is absolutely necessary
to make sure that no other vehicle components could be damaged in
the process. Check both sides of the mounting surface before
starting. If damage is likely, select a different mounting location.
Bail Strap Mount
1. Position the bail
strap in the selected
mounting location.
Using an awl or
other suitable tool,
scribe the surface
where the mounting
holes are to be
drilled.
2. Drill the mounting
holes in the areas
scribed in step 1.
The size of the drill
bit should be
determined by the
size of the mounting
hardware (#10
sheet metal screw)
and thickness of the
mounting surface.
3. Using hardware
provided secure the
bail strap to the
mounting location.
NOTE: There are 3 sets of holes on the bail strap for positioning the
control head at 3 different heights.
4. With the bail strap in place, insert
the #10 x 3/8” hex head bolt into the
assembly hole from the inner side of
the bail strap.
5. Place the #10 internal-tooth lock
washer and the acorn nut on the
protruding bolt on the outer side of
the bail strap. Loosely secure the
acorn nut to the hex head bolt.
Slide the control head onto the bolt
heads. Once it is in the position that
you have chosen, and the control
head has fully engaged the bolt heads, tighten the acorn nuts until the unit
is firmly secured.
A third pair of mounting holes are provided that will enable the control
head to be located much closer to the bail strap than the other pairs allow.
If this closer location is used, the tips of the bail bracket may be broken off
at the notches.
Havis Console Mount
The Havis Console mounting kit includes all hardware needed to secure
the control head for installation on a Havis Console. Refer to the manual
included with your console for specific information.
Wiring:
WARNING! All customer supplied wires that connect to the positive
terminal of the battery must be sized to supply at least 125% of the
maximum operating current and FUSED at the battery to carry that
load. DO NOT USE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH THIS PRODUCT!
CAN Passthrough:
Located on the rear of the control box where the wire exits a CAN
Passthrough is supplied to connect to other WecanX devices to the
system (see above)
Keypad ID label Installation:
1. To
remove the
key cover, gently
release the retaining
fingers using a small, flat-
blade screwdriver or similar tool.
Be sure to follow the same removal
angle as during installationRemove the key
cover you wish to change.
2. Remove the label that best describes the function of the designated
button from the label sheet.
3. Position the label onto the key so that it is centered and oriented
properly.
4. Press the key cover onto the key until the retaining fingers lock into
place. NOTE! The key cover must be square to the control head
during installation. Do not force the cover onto the key.
CAN Passthrou hg
CAN - H1-
SHIELD2 -
3 - CAN - L
SW
1
SW
3
SW
4
SW
5
SW
6
SW
7
SW
8
SW
9
SW
10
R1
DIAG
SL1 SL2SL3
R7
R2R6
R3R4R5
SW
11
SW
12
SW
13
SW
2
ID Description
PB 1
PB 2
PB 3
PB 4
PB 5
PB 6
PB 7
PB 8
PB 9
PB 10
PB 11
PB 12
PB 13
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
SL0
SL1
SL2
SL3
ProgrammableInput
ProgrammableInput
ProgrammableInput
ProgrammableInput
ProgrammableInput
ProgrammableInput
Activates Output 8
Initiates Manual Tone.
Applies Override Tone.
Can cycletones for Hands-Free.
Broadcast the Airhorn Tone.
Activates ‘Sequence Left’Traffic Advisor pattern.
Activates ‘Sequence Right’Traffic Advisor pattern.
Sequence through three availableTraffic Advisor
flash patterns and “OFF”.
Rebroadcast radiooutput through the siren speaker.
Activates Horn Relay.
Activate PAFeature.
Turns off Hands-Free.
Changes functionality of Horn Ring Input.
Stand-By mode except that the Horn Ring (or the
MAN button) can activate the siren and beused to
cyclethrough the Hands-Free buffer.
Activates Horn Relay.
Broadcast WAIL tone.
Activate Horn Relay.
Broadcast YELPtone.
Activate Horn Relay.
Broadcast PIERCERtone.
Activate Horn Relay.
Stops All Functions.
ProgrammableInput
ProgrammableInput
ProgrammableInput
Default
Function
SW1
SW2
SW3
SW4
AUX1
AUX2
LP
GL
MAN
AH
LT T/A
RT T/A
FLSH
RAD
PA
MAN
HF
T1
T2
T3
OFF
1
2
3
ProgrammableInput