Wolo 849 Siberian Express - Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
For Models 839, 849 & 852 Train Horns
Your purchase of a Wolo Train Horn is the choice to compliment your vehicle. Wolo’s products are manufactured with the
finest materials. Each horn is tested to insure it meets all manufacturing specifications, before it is packaged. If you need
help installing your new Wolo horn, our technicians are available to answer your questions, Monday thru Friday, 9 AM to
4 PM EST at 1-888-550-HORN (4676).
HORN INSTALLATION (Fig. A)
1. Locate a mounting location that is a solid metal surface
such as the vehicle’s frame or chassis to help prevent
excessive vibration, which could damage the horn.
IMPORTANT: Do not mount horn on a plastic fender well
or on flexible material. For best results, the front of the
horn should be unobstructed so that the sound can carry
straight ahead.
2. Use the base of the horn as a template, mark the hole
locations and drill to size 5/16".
3. Place the gasket between the mounting surface and the
base of the horn.
4. Secure the horn with the hardware provided and tighten
evenly.
LANYARD VALVE and HOSE INSTALLATION (Fig. B)
5. Mount the lanyard valve in a convenient location so that its chain can be easily reached by the driver. Using the
lanyard valve as a template, drill holes and mount with screws provided.
6. Using the 1/4” plastic hose provided, cut to size so to connect the vehicle’s air tank to the inlet fitting of the lanyard
valve. Place the brass nut and compression fitting onto the hose. Push the hose into the female fitting of the lanyard
valve and tighten the brass nut. CAUTION: Do not over tighten the brass nut.
7. Using the 1/4” plastic hose provided, cut to size so to connect the lanyard valve to the inlet fitting of the horn. Place
the brass nut onto the hose. Push the hose on to the male fitting of the lanyard valve and tighten the brass nut.
CAUTION: Do not over tighten the brass nut.
8. Place the brass nut, then the compression fitting onto the other end of the air hose. Push the tube onto the horns
male inlet fitting. Thread the nut onto the fitting and tighten. CAUTION: Do not over tighten the brass nut.
IMPORTANT: NEVER INSTALL THE HORN TO AN AIR TANK THAT CONTROLS THE AIR BRAKES OR ANY
OTHER CRITICAL OPERATING SYSTEM.
MOUNTING SURFACE
RUBBER GASKET