Wolo WOL345 Animal House Electric Horn User Manual
- October 27, 2023
- Wolo
Table of Contents
Wolo WOL345 Animal House Electric Horn
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Your purchase of a WOLO horn is a perfect choice to compliment your vehicle.
Our horns are manufactured with the finest of materials. Each horn is bench
tested before it is packaged to assure workmanship and quality, so you will
have many years of reliable service.
IMPORTANT: THIS HORN SHOULD NEVER BE USED AS A REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLE
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HORN. ADDITIONALLY IT IS NOT TO BE USED AS A WARNING
DEVICE, MODEL 345 ANIMAL HOUSE IS FOR OFF THE ROAD AND SHOW USE.
MOUNTING CONTROL BOX
- Select a mounting location that allows easy access to the knobs and controls on the face of the animal house control box.
- Mount the angle brackets (supplied) to each side of the ANIMAL HOUSE control box. See fig. (A).
- Place the ANIMAL HOUSE control box in the selected mounting location. Using the mounting brackets as a template mark location for mounting holes to be drilled.
- Drill holes (2) on marked locations using a 1/8 drill bit and mount control box with self tapping screws provided. See fig. (B).
MOUNTING SPEAKER
- Select a convenient location in the engine compartment that is dry and safe from the engines exhaust manifold heat. Always face the speaker in a downward position. This will help prevent water from entering into the speaker. Using the speak-ers mounting bracket as a template, mark hole locations (3) and drill using a 1/8 inch drill bit. Secure speaker with self tapping screws provided (3). Make sure that the speakers opening is not blocked by any compartments which could reduce its loud-ness. WIRING (Fig. C)
- TWIN BLACK is connected to the speaker in the engine compartment. Route wires through fire wall to speaker. Connect either wire to one of the speaker wires. Then connect remaining wire to other speaker wire.
- RED WIRE is connected to the fuse-block or a under dash wire that has power (+) 12 volts when the ignition is on. A 3 amp inline fuse must be used (included in kit).
- SINGLE BLACK WIRE is grounded. Secure wire under a bolt in the dashboard area, make sure that the METAL surface around the bolt is clean of rust and paint to make a good electrical connection.
TESTING AND OPERATION
- Put the vehicles ignition on so to power your ANIMAL HOUSE HORN during testing.
- Turn the ANIMAL HOUSE VOLUME knob to the right. The red LED power indicator will light to show that the horn is now ON.
- ANIMAL & MUSICAL: Place the slide switch to the top position. ANIMAL. Using the center knob marked ANIMAL, you can select (9) different animal sounds and when placed in the music position (50) different chime songs will play continuously. Use the VOLUME knob to control loudness.
- SIREN: Place the slide switch in the middle position. SIREN. Using the right knob marked SIREN, you can select (10) dif-ferent siren sounds. Use the VOLUME knob to control loudness.
- PA: Place the microphone jack into the socket marked MIC. Place the slide switch into the bottom position marked PA. Place the switch located on microphone handle in the ON position. Use the VOLUME knob to control loudness.
Our technicians are available to answer your questions, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM EST 1 888-550-Horn (4676).
WARRANTY
Wolo Manufacturing Corporation (Wolo) warranties to the original purchaser,
for three months from the date of pur-chase, that this product is free from
defects in workmanship and materials. If thereis such a proven defect, Wolo,
at its option, will either repair or replace the item free of charge, if it is
returned to Wolo within three months from the date of purchase together with
proof of purchase as described below. Wolo reserves the right to inspect any
defect prior to set-tling any warranty claim by repair or replacement. This
warranty is limited as above provided and Wolo will not be responsible for
fire or other casualty or accident, due to neglect, abuse, abnormal use,
modifications, faulty installation of this product, or natural causes.
ANY EXPRESSED WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED HEREIN IS EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED. THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO A TERM OF THREE (3) MONTHS. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
SHALL WOLO BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PER-SON FOR ANY SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE.
To obtain warranty service, return the product prepaid, and include the
original bill of sale showing the date of purchase. Provide with the return a
brief description of the problem. Also, include with the return a check or
money order in the amount of $10.00 to cover return shipping.
Mail to:
Wolo Manufacturing Corp. One Saxwood Street, Deer Park, NY 11729
Attn: Warranty Service
E-mail: tech@wolo-mfg.com
FAQs
How many types of electric horns are there?****
The two main horn shapes are plate and spiral, respectively. The plate kind is more compact and lightweight. Additionally, installing it on a car is simpler. For a fuller sound, the spiral type uses a spiral duct.
How is sound created from an electric horn?****
Squeezing the rubber bulb that is fastened to the metal horn causes it to work. A steel reed that is situated in the horn’s throat forces the air out when the bulb is squeezed. As a result, the throat vibrates and emits one note.
How does an electrical horn work?****
Vehicles with electronic horns emit warning signals produced by an electrical circuit. To generate the fundamental frequency and cause the diaphragm to vibrate, a solenoid is magnetised and demagnetized. As a result, there is high pressure created, which travels into the trumpet horn and produces music.
What is the loudest type of horn?****
The noise levels of car horns are at the top of the list. These horns need the maximum air pressure because their loudest sound occurs at 150 PSI.
How many dB is a horn?****
110 decibels of car horn
Why are horns so loud?****
It typically comprises of a generator that generates compressed air that travels through a reed or diaphragm and into a horn. The horn amplifies the sound, making it louder, after the stream of air forces the reed or diaphragm to vibrate and produce sound waves.
Do horns have feeling?****
Yes. The horn receives sensation via the corneal nerve, which extends from behind the eye to the base of the horn.
Can you connect the device to a different pa horn than the one it comes with?****
Yes, but until you use a different amp, it won’t be much loader.
Can an mp3 sound be programmed to play as a trumpet on this?****
It was accompanied by an iPod and MP3 player.
Is there a push button to connect it as a horn that makes it function?****
The sounds you want to hear would be played by a control device. You would connect this to a speaker and a 12 volt automobile battery.
Will it work to play the sound/volume that is dialled in when the horn button is touched if I connect main power to a horn button?****
Since most horn buttons are grounded, I would connect power to a constant in place of the power put button. To complete the circuit, attach the black wire to the button.
Can the horn be mounted within the hood?****
The controller is located in the vehicle’s cab, and the speaker is located inside the engine compartment.