Installation instructions

& maintenance
MARTIN HORN® 2097 GM and 2298 GM
For fire engines / emergency vehicles / special-purpose vehicles
(Acoustic alarm system in accordance with DIN 14610 EG)

DEUTSCHE SIGNAL-INSTRUMENTEN-FABRIK
Max B. Martin GmbH & Co. KG
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Description
1.1 Electric blower: A series-wound DC motor with a centrifugal blower produces
the air for the acoustic horn. For the type 2097 GM, the power consumption is
around 120 watts, for the type 2298 GM it is around 240 watts.

1.2 Valve and switch mechanism (installed on blower): The motor speed is
decreased many times over by a transmission so that the valve can emit two
tone sequences in around 3 seconds. The valve regulates the air into the
respective acoustic horns in the rhythm of the signal whilst a shift cylinder with
a micro switch automatically interrupts the electricity after a signal duration of
3 seconds (see circuit diagram Fig. 2).

1.3 Diaphragm acoustic horn: Two diaphragm acoustic horns are included in
MARTIN-HORN® 2097 GM, four diaphragm acoustic horns are included in
MARTIN-HORN® 2298 GM. In the 2298 GM model, two of the acoustic horns
always sound at the same time. They emit a quavering sound. The sound is
produced by pneumatic diaphragms.

2. Installation
2.11 Attach the electric blower in a protected spot
(protected from spray). The oiler must not face
downwards.

2.12 Open the mounting base strap. Remove the blower.

Bolt the base to the desired spot. The reinforcement
plate can be used as a drilling template.

2.13 Place the blower back into the mount. Close the fastening clasp.

2.21 Attach the diaphragm acoustic horns so that they cannot be damaged by spray,
i.e. water can run off. The diaphragm acoustic horns should be attached with an
angle of inclination of 8°. They should be arranged so that no other parts are
located directly in front of the diaphragm acoustic horns. The warning capacity
must not be significantly impaired by installation (legal regulation or stipulation in
DIN 14610 EG).

2.22 Do not mix up the diaphragm acoustic horns of different MARTIN horns! They
are matched to each other in sets and have the same end number on the
membrane housing as is shown on the relevant electric blower (see rating plate).
2.31 Connection hoses Smallest bend radius: 25 mm.
Maximum hose length: 10 m. Ø outer: 13 mm. Ø inner: 9 mm.

2.32 Hose fittings: Retaining screws and/or union nuts with hose grommets, for
2298 GM there are also 2 manifolds. Available as an option: Y-manifold made
of plastic, article no. 2567.04K, elbow connection article no. 2568.14
2.33 Unscrew or pull out the plugs from the threaded holes (M14 x 1.4 mm) on the
electric blower and from the threaded sleeves G ¼“ on the diaphragm housing
and screw on the hoses with the retaining screws (union nuts). No foreign bodies
may fall into the sleeves, threaded holes or tubes here.

2.34 Connect the hoses as follows: the diaphragm acoustic horn a‘ (both a‘ for 2298GM)
with hole a on the electric blower, connect the diaphragm acoustic horn d“ (both
d“ for 2298GM) with the d hole.

2.35 Only for 2298 GM: The manifolds consist of copper tubing that can be bent by
hand to push them closer together or further apart.

3. Dimensional installation drawings

MARTIN-HORN® 2097 GM for MARTIN-HORN® 2298 GM

If snow caps are used, the overall length of the diaphragm acoustic horns is increased by 30 mm.

4. Electrical connection
4.11 Circuit diagram – horn push-button switches minus – diagram overleaf

4.12 Circuit diagram – horn push-button switches positive – diagram overleaf

4.2 If the MARTIN-HORN® is to be connected independently of the beacons,

the alarm switch in circuit diagram 4.11 is no longer needed and terminal
86 in the relay is connected with the ground of the vehicle via a single-pole
circuit breaker.

4.31 Current consumption, fuses and cable cross-sections

Operating For MARTIN-HORN® 2097 GM For MARTIN-HORN® 2298 GM

voltage
Fuse to be provided Fuse to be provided
As cable cross-section As cable cross-section

12 volts 15 A 4.0 mm2 25 A 6 mm2

24 volts 8A 2.5 mm2 15 A 4 mm2

4.32 The cables should be as short as possible. All cables between the battery and
the MARTIN-HORN® must have the nominal minimum cross-section. If an
individual cable is more than 2 m long, the next level of cross-sections (next
largest) should be applied.
4.4 The operating voltage should amount to at least 90 % of the battery voltage.
It must be checked between measuring points 1 and 2 when the MARTIN-HORN®
is running (see circuit diagram in Fig. 1). Larger power losses must be prevented
as otherwise the MARTIN-HORN® will not be able to produce sound at full volume.

5. Maintenance
5.1 Oil the blower unit. Every 6 – 8 weeks (depending on frequency of use), fill the
wick oiler with special MARTIN oil. Every MARTIN-HORN® comes with a small
can of special oil. It can also be reordered at any time. Never use a normal
machine or engine oil!

5.2 Dust filters must be cleaned from time to time.

5.3 Snow caps (available as an option). Optimal for winter operation (do not jam
when exposed to snow or ice). Dust filters can be replaced with snow caps.

5.4 Replacement diaphragm acoustic horns for MARTIN-HORNS are only supplied
in sets. If you only need to replace one diaphragm acoustic horn, send the
remaining horns to us. The missing parts will then be retrofitted, and you will
receive a complete set of perfectly harmonized diaphragm acoustic horns. This is
the only way to be certain that your MARTIN-HORN® will emit a perfect sound that
is of sufficient loudness and that the test conditions in accordance with DIN 14610
EG are fulfilled.

5.5 No further maintenance is required thanks to the constantly improved high

quality of all parts (corrosion protection provided by galvanic processing,
rounded polishing of the shaft running surfaces, etc.). If the MARTIN-HORN®
should malfunction due to an accident or for any other reason, please send it in
for testing and repair immediately. If repairs are carried out by third parties, this
may mean that any potential guarantee claims cannot be accepted.
Circuit diagram (-) for 2097 GM and 2298 GM

Circuit diagram (+) for 2097 GM and 2298 GM

DEUTSCHE SIGNAL-INSTRUMENTEN-FABRIK
Max B. Martin GmbH & Co. KG
Albert-Schweitzer-Straße 2 · 76661 Philippsburg

Contact us at:
Phone: 07256 920-0
Telefax: 07256 8316
Email: [email protected]

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