Wolo OCEAN ALERT 160 User Manual

Your purchase of a Wolo OCEAN ALERT
®
Air Horn will complement your boat while offering an extra
level of protection. Wolo’s products are manufactured with the finest materials. Each horn is tested to ensure
it meets all of our manufacturing specifications, before being 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).
Before installation of the horn is attempted, it is important to read these instructions completely. The lives of
people can be dependent on a proper installation of the horn. The person doing the installation must have
knowledge of the proper method for mounting and securing the horn to the exterior of the boat as well as
knowledge of the boat’s electrical system. Again, read the instructions completely and note any messages
marked “IMPORTANT” or “WARNING’’. A safe installation will prevent injury or damage to the boat.
WARNING: Installation of the OCEAN ALERT requires drilling. The installer must carefully inspect both sides
of the selected mounting locations to ensure that there are no wires, fuel line and or any other components that
could be damaged by drilling.
WARNING: If any wires are routed through drilled holes; always de-burr ensuring that there are no sharp
edges. Install a rubber grommet into all metal holes that wires are being routed through.
MOUNTING TRUMPET: Fig. 1
IMPORTANT: The horn should be mounted
facing forward whenever possible. The NMMA
Certification Program requires this for boats 39’
or longer.
1. Locate the desired mounting location of the
trumpet. For best results, the front of the horn
should be unobstructed so that the sound can
carry straight ahead.
IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
AND SOUND, ALWAYS MOUNT THE
COMPRESSOR CLOSE TO TRUMPET,
KEEPING THE HOSE LENGTH AS SHORT
AS POSSIBLE. THE COMPRESSOR
MUST BE MOUNTED IN A DRY INTERIOR
LOCATION).
2. Use the horn’s gasket as a template, mark
hole locations and drill to size.
3. Thread the two chrome air inlet tubes into the base of the horn.
4. Mount and secure the horn as shown in Fig. 1.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to use the rubber gasket provided to protect against water leaks. Tighten the base plate
nuts that thread onto air inlet tubes evenly to ensure a watertight seal.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Model 160 OCEAN ALERT
®
MINI
12-Volt
air
inlet
tubes

Wolo OCEAN ALERT 160 Specifications

General

Brand	Wolo
Model	OCEAN ALERT 160
Category	Horn
Language	English

Summary

Mounting the Trumpet

Horn Mounting Orientation

Mount the horn facing forward for best sound projection, as required by NMMA for larger boats.

Compressor Placement Guidelines

Mount the compressor close to the trumpet in a dry interior location for optimal performance and sound.

Ensuring a Watertight Seal

Use the rubber gasket and tighten base plate nuts evenly to ensure a watertight seal at the mounting base.

Compressor Installation and Tubing

Compressor Proximity to Trumpet

Mount the compressor no further than 30 inches from the trumpet to ensure the best sound quality.

Plastic Tubing Best Practices

Avoid kinks or sharp bends in plastic tubing to maintain air flow and horn sound.

Wiring for New Horn Button Switch

Fuse Protection Requirement

Protect the electrical circuit with the provided 20-amp inline fuse for safety.

Fuse Connection Location

Ensure the inline fuse is connected directly to the power source for proper operation.

Wiring for Factory Horn System

Using the Relay with Factory System

Use the supplied relay to protect the factory horn button switch and wiring from higher amperage.

Inline Fuse Connection

The 20-amp inline fuse must be connected directly to the power source.

Horn Standards and Warranty

Compliance with Safety Standards

Horn meets U.S. Coast Guard, NMMA, and ABYC standards for boats.

Product Warranty Information

Wolo offers a twelve-month warranty against defects in workmanship and materials.

Obtaining Warranty Service

Return product prepaid with proof of purchase and a description of the problem for service.