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ENGINEERING COMPANY INC.

51 Winthrop Road Installation Guide:
Chester, Connecticut 06412-0684 Amplified Siren Speaker
Phone: (860) 526-9504 Model WSSC30
Internet: www.whelen.com
Sales e-mail: autosale@whelen.com
Customer Service e-mail: custserv@whelen.com

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!
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
Automotive: Sirens/Switches

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 Lead which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

• 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).
ACTIVATION OF THIS
• 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
SIREN MAY DAMAGE
driving condition. UNPROTECTED EARS!
• It is recommended that these instructions be stored in a safe place and referred to when
performing maintenance and/or reinstallation of this product.
CAUTION
Loud siren noise can cause
• FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT Wear
hearing damage and/or loss.
Refer to OSHA Section 1910.95 prior
IN DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR VEHICLE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR Protection! to putting ANY siren into service!
PASSENGERS!

©2009 Whelen Engineering Company Inc. For warranty information regarding this product, visit www.whelen.com/warranty
Form No.14275C (080117)
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 Rear view without cover IMPORTANT: Due to the proximity of the speaker that can be safely accessed by the operator. Both control inputs are activated by
and mounting screws, if you change mounting switching them to ground (negative battery terminal). See Operation section and wir-
SPEAKER brackets or screws make sure the screws do not ing diagram for details.
extend more than .450" into the housing.
Also take into consideration the thickness of the Switch 1
bracket and washer. The screws should not 1. Extend the WHITE/BROWN wire to Switch 1.
extend less than .350" into the housing
or the screw will not catch enough threads to 2. Connect the WHITE/BROWN wire to one side of this switch. The other side of
secure the speaker. this switch must be connected to the NEGATIVE battery terminal.
.450 Maximum
MOUNTING
.350" Minimum Switch 2
BRACKET
1. Extend the WHITE/RED wire to Switch 2.
2. Connect the WHITE/RED wire to one side of this switch. The other side of this
switch must be connected to the NEGATIVE battery terminal.

Bracket can be mounted 2 ways. Two speaker Siren Systems

Multiple sirens can be can be used together by wiring them as follows:
1. Extend and connect the WHITE/VIOLET wire on the PRIMARY siren to VIOLET
wire on the SECONDARY siren
2. Extend and connect the WHITE/BLUE wire on the PRIMARY siren to BLUE wire
on the SECONDARY siren
3. Extend and connect the WHITE/BLACK wire on the PRIMARY siren to WHITE/
BLACK wire on the SECONDARY siren
To reduce the
possibility of
moisture penetration, apply RTV
Fuse:
sealant to each of the 4 screws To access the fuse or dip switches, pry the hole plug on the back of the
and around the holes between siren off with a screwdriver or similar tool. Use a fuse puller to remove or
the bracket and siren.
install the fuse. This unit uses a 5 amp fuse only. The dip switch functions
are explained in this manual.
MOUNTING:
Secure the mounting bracket to an appropriate and suitable area.

WARNING: Permanent mounting of this product WIRING DIAGRAM

Primary Speaker Secondary Speaker
may require drilling. It is absolutely Amplified Siren
necessary to make sure that no other Speaker
Remove hole plug
vehicle components could be damaged by to access Fuse &
5 AMP FUSE

5 AMP FUSE
4

4
this process. Check both sides of the Dip Switches
3

3
mounting surface before starting. If
2

2
1

1
damage is likely, select a different
mounting location.

WIRING:
Power:
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 For 2 Speaker System: P/N 46-0743853-02
46-0743853-03
and FUSED at the battery to carry that load. DO NOT USE For Single Speaker System: P/N 46-0743853-00
CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH THIS PRODUCT!
1. Using appropriately sized wire, extend the RED wire 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Position Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
along the factory wiring harness to the POSITIVE
WHT/ORG

WHT/BRN
WHT/RED
WHT/BLU

WHT/BLK

WHT/BLK
WHT/VIO

VIOLET
BLACK

BLACK

WHT/BLU, WHT/BLK and WHT/VIO are not

(+12VDC) battery terminal.
BLUE
RED

RED

used in a single speaker installation.

N/C

N/C

N/C

N/C
N/C
N/C

N/C

2. Connect the RED wire to one end of a user supplied

fuse block. Do not connect this fuse block to the
battery yet.
WHT/BLU BLUE
3. Using appropriately sized wire,
NOTE: Installing a switch to
extend the BLACK wire along program ScanLock™ is optional. WHT/BLK WHT/BLK
the factory wiring harness to ScanLock™ can also be activated
by applying GROUND to the
the NEGATIVE battery WHT/ORG wire where instructions WHT/VIO VIO
terminal. call for pressing the ScanLock™
BLK
switch.
Customer supplied Fuse @ 5 AMPS
Control Switches: Switches. See copy
for type of switch
used.
The amplified siren speaker has two con-
ScanLock™
trol inputs available. Depending on the Wire Gauge
22 20 18 16
AWG
“Mode of Operation” chosen by the user, Control switch 2 SW2 Current
Draw AMPS 5 6 9.5 15 24.5
either momentary or toggle switches will BATTERY
Control switch 1 SW1
be required to control the operation of the Distance in feet.
siren. Install the two switches in an area

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Operation: Programming the Siren:
There are five modes of operation built into the siren amplifier. Mode 1 is the factory WARNING: Never try to program the siren while it is wired to the vehicle. The
default mode. See the “Mode Programming” section to change the mode of operation siren must be removed from the vehicle before programming.
if desired. The siren must be placed with the front opening face down on a flat smooth surface.
The following tables show the factory default tone settings. See the "Siren Tone Hearing protection must be warn.
Programming Procedures" section to make desired changes. There are two important operational characteristics of the siren that can be re config-
ured; Mode of Operation and Tone Selection. The DIP switches are used to select the
MODE 1
Mode of Operation and the Scan-Lock™ wire (WHT/ORG) is used to select tones.
Requires momentary switches for both switch 1 and switch 2
Programming the Mode of Operation:
CONTROL Input Operation Switch 2*
There are 5 modes of operation built into the
Switch 1 Instant HF 2-cycle (wail-yelp)** Airhorn Override DS1 DS2 DS3 Mode:
siren, Mode 1 is the factory default. to change
Switch 2* AIRHORN AIRHORN Mode of Operation: Off Off Off Mode 1
1. Remove all connections from the speaker. 2. On Off Off Mode 2
* Switch 2 produces AIRHORN as a main tone as well as an override tone.
Remove the hole plug and locate the DIP switches. Off On Off Mode 3
** HF two-cycle: tones are activated by a single tap on the HF cycle switch. The first 3. Set DIP switches to correspond to the desired On On Off Mode 4
tap produces a WAIL tone (a steady rise and fall tone). A second tap produces a YELP mode.
tone (a fast rise and fall tone). The next tap returns the siren to a WAIL tone and the Off Off On Mode 5
cycle repeats itself. Two quick successive taps will stop the siren. Tone Completion Operating mode:
MODE 2 The siren can be programmed so that all the siren tones will
Requires momentary switches for both switch 1 and switch 2 complete their full cycle when they are turned off.

CONTROL input Operation Switch 2*

DIP SW4 MODE
Switch 1 instant HF 3-cycle (wail-yelp-piercer)** Airhorn Override OFF Standard Operation (default)
Switch 2* AIRHORN AIRHORN ON Tone Completion Operating Mode

* Switch 2 produces airhorn as a main tone as well as an override tone.

Programming the siren tone:
** HF three-cycle: tones are activated by a single tap on the HF cycle switch. The
first tap produces a WAIL tone (a steady rise and fall tone). A second tap produces a Scan-Lock™ is used to change the default siren tones. You can install a “tem-
YELP tone (a fast rise and fall tone). A third tap produces a PIERCER tone (a ex- porary” momentary switch to control ScanLock™ (see wiring diagram) or apply
tremely fast rise and fall tone). The next tap returns the siren to a WAIL tone and the “GROUND” to the WHT/ORG wire in place of pressing the ScanLock™ switch
cycle repeats itself. Two quick successive taps will stop the siren. as described below.

MODE 3 To change a tone in the hands free cycle in MODES 1, 2 or 5:

With the siren in either Mode 1, 2 or 5 using switch 1, advance to the tone that you
Requires toggle switches for both switch 1 and switch 2
wish to change. Press and release the Scan-Lock™ switch. Each time the Scan-
Lock™ switch is pressed and released, the next tone will be broadcast. When the de-
CONTROL Input Operation
sired tone is generated, it will automatically be saved for that
Switch 1* Tone 1 (Wail) position in the cycle.
Switch 2 Tone 3 (Yelp) Tone List for
To change a tone for switch 1 or switch 2 in MODE 3: Hands Free and
* Switch 1 will have priority over switch 2 Switches 1 & 2
With the siren in Mode 3, activate the desired tone you wish
MODE 4 change. Now, each time the Scan-Lock™ switch is pressed ● WAIL
and released, the next available tone will be broadcast. When ● YELP
Requires a toggle switches for switch 1 and a momentary switch for switch 2. the desired tone is generated, it will automatically be saved for ● PIERCER
CONTROL Input Operation that switch position. ● HI/LO
Switch 2 ● Y249
Switch 1 Tone 1 (Wail) Airhorn Override To change a tone for switch 1 in MODE 4: ● WARBLE
Switch 2* AIRHORN AIRHORN With the siren in Mode 4, activate the desired tone that you ● WOOP
wish change using switch 1. Press and release the Scan- ● TRI TONE
* Switch 2 produces AIRHORN as a main tone as well as an override tone. Lock™ switch. Each time the Scan-Lock™ switch is pressed ● ALT. WAIL
and released, the next available tone will be broadcast. When ● MARTIN TONE
MODE 5 the desired tone is generated, it will automatically be saved for
Requires a momentary switches for both switches 1 and 2. that switch position.
CONTROL input Operation Switch 2* To change the AIRHORN tone for switch 2 in MODE 1, 2, 4 or 5:
Switch 1 10 sec. override cycle** (TONE 1 - TONE 2) Airhorn Override
With the siren in Mode 1, 2, 4 or 5
Switch 2* AIRHORN AIRHORN activate the AIRHORN tone using AIRHORN tone list
* Switch 2 produces AIRHORN as a main tone as well as an override tone. switch 2. Now, each time the Scan-
● TONE OFF ● AIR HORN-HI ● AIR HORN-LO
**10 Second override cycle: tones are activated by a single tap on switch 1. The first Lock™ switch is pressed and re-
tap produces TONE 1. A second tap produces TONE 2. The next tap (or waiting 10 leased, the next tone will be broad-
seconds) returns the siren to TONE 1 and the cycle repeats itself. Two quick taps, cast. When the desired tone is generated, it will automatically be saved for that switch
stops the siren. position.

To reset the siren tone to factory defaults:

1. Turn off all tones.
2. Hold the ScanLock™ switch in, then depress SW1.
3. Release switches.

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