Horns
AFI is the leading supplier of horns to the marine industry, with over fifty years of experience in designing and manufacturing sound devices specifically for use in harsh marine environments. Stainless steel is used for all critical components such as trumpets, motor cover, diaphragms, and assembly and mounting hardware. In the case of the XLP trumpet horns, the horn is given extra protection through the complete over-molding of the internal motor cover housing. It is this extra process that provides the added protection needed to back up the five-year warranty. AFI offers a complete line of marine horn products designed to meet almost any need, including electric and air trumpet horns, compact horns, electric and air below deck horns, and a comprehensive line of drop-in horns with a wide assortment of grill options.
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| Concealed Horns And Grills | ||
| Drop-in Hidden Horns And Grills | ||
| Electric Compact Deck Horns | ||
| Electric Trumpet Deck Horns | ||
| Full Blast Trumpet Air Horns |
Yes. The part number for the 12 volt compressor is 10102. The 24 volt compressor is part number 10224. As for the trumpet assemblies, please see below for a list of the most popular kits and the part numbers for the horn(s) only:
Horn kit # Horn only #
10107 --- 11117
10106 --- 11116
10105 --- 11115
10104 --- 11114
10121 --- 20150
10122 --- 20149
Contact our Technical Support Department for specific “horn only” part numbers not listed. We do not sell direct, but these items may be special ordered through a marine dealer.
No, this is not our product. That would be Signaltone items made by a company called Fiamm of America
It might need some oiling. Reverse the wires so the compressor “pulls in” rather than “blows out”. Insert a few drops of a light machine oil into the opening for the hose attachment. Let the oil swirl around for about 4 - 6 seconds. Then reverse the wires back to the correct position and allow any excess oil to exit. If this does not improve the functioning of the horn, the compressor may need replacing or possibly the horn diaphragms are damaged. Check the internal parts at the rear of the horn to make sure they are not cracked or covered with grease or condensation.
The fact that they are making any sound at all is a good sign. We suggest bench-testing the horn and wiring it directly to a 12 volt battery. If it works fine when doing this, then the problem is most likely within the application’s wiring. If the horn still only puts out a clicking sound, that is usually a symptom of one side trying to draw more amps than the other which causes them to cancel each other out. Remove the rear cover and find the screw in the center of the sounding mechanism with a small red dot on or next to it. Turn that screw a little bit counter clockwise and eventually the horn should start to sound properly. If not, keep trying each side, back and forth, counter-clockwise or clockwise. If still no positive reaction after all that, it’s time to replace the horn. Please contact our Technical Support Department for warranty
That model has been discontinued since 1994. The closest replacement we offer is our part number 10029XLP. The only difference is the mounting pattern. We no longer offer a horn with the same style of mounting as the SPTD.
The fact that they are making any sound at all is a good sign. These are usually the symptoms of an amp draw issue. One side is trying to draw more amps than the other causing them to cancel each other out. If you remove the rear cover, there is a screw in the center of the sounding mechanism with a small red dot on or next to it. Turn that screw a quarter turn counter clockwise again and again. Eventually, the horn should start to sound properly. If not, keep trying each side, back and forth, counter-clockwise or clockwise. If still no positive reaction after all that, it's time to replace the horn.
We do not sell replacement interiors for the AFI horns, but we do offer a 5 year warranty on the “XLP” models and a 1 year warranty on all of the others. Anything beyond the warranty period will have to be replaced with a new unit. Please contact our Technical Support Department for warranty information.
It varies from 9 to 13 PSI depending on your battery's voltage output.
The compressor should be mounted as close to the horn as possible. We have tested the air horns with a length of hose up to 8 feet without any delay.
Some parts are available. Contact tech support
Yes. The part number for the 12 volt compressor is 10102. The 24 volt compressor is part number 10224.
All horns should be mounted with the open end angled slightly downwards and facing forward towards the bow of the boat. This allows any water spray to drip out and avoid damage to the sounding mechanisms inside the horns. Try to select an installation position on the boat with minimum curvature and where a low amount of spray will hit the horn.
Maybe. All horns should be mounted with the open end angled slightly downwards and facing forward towards the bow of the boat. This allows any water spray to drip out and avoid damage to the sounding mechanisms inside the horns. Try to select an installation position on the boat with minimum curvature and where a low amount of spray will hit the horn.
Our electric horns have no polarity. There is no specific positive or negative wire. However, for air horns with a compressor, the polarity is important, and is clearly marked "+" or "-" .
No. As our horns are manufactured overseas, we have no tooling to customize horns.