1994 Honda Accord Wiring Siren

Tiny
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  • 1994 HONDA ACCORD
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Hello,
I recently purchased a used Whelen 295HFSA1 Siren Amplifier and a compatible speaker. I downloaded the manual from the internet but I am confused on how to wire it. The only thing I want to do is hook it up to the battery and test it for functionality. I have no desire to place it in my '94 Accord. I am given 2 red wires and 2 black wires. I thought it would be simple to hook-up: red wires to positive and black to negative terminals on the battery. But, Whelen's manual spiced things up for me. Apparently I need a "fuseblock" that can support 30amps? It needs to be located within 2 ft. Of the battery and connects the siren to the battery. I also need wire that's big enough to support "125% of the maximum operating current". The bottom of the unit says:
"Input Voltage 12.8VDC +/- 20%.
Input Current @ 15VDC.
@100 Watts 8 AMPS (TYP)

I don't know what most of it means and how it relates to what I need to get to run this thing.

So my question is, how do I hook up this siren to my car just to power it on for temporary use and what supplies do I need to get to accomplish my goal (fuseblock, 12 gage wire, etc.)?

If you need more information about it, let me know.

Thanks a lot!

*I donated :)
Saturday, February 9th, 2008 AT 3:33 AM

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Tiny
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Go to auto parts store and buy a 30 amp inline fuse (or 2 if necessary) and if you match the wire gauge to the inline fuse, you should be ok.
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Sunday, February 10th, 2008 AT 8:30 AM
Tiny
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Thanks a lot! I bought the inline fuse and a 30amp blade fuse and it works! Thanks for the advice ;)
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Sunday, February 10th, 2008 AT 7:25 PM
Tiny
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Youre welcome
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Monday, February 11th, 2008 AT 7:07 AM
Tiny
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Is there something I can get to help me connect the cables to the battery without using electrical tape? The tape would not stick and the wires kept falling off. I know there's a bracket for the car's power supply wires that hooks around the battery terminals, but leaves no space for any other addons. So is there a bracket specifically for other appliances which need electricity that I can buy?
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Monday, February 11th, 2008 AT 9:52 PM
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Go back to the auto parts store and tell them what you want to do, they will set you up
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 AT 7:05 AM

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