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October 1, 2018 Lit. No. 70472, Rev. 02 V-Maxx™ G2 Hopper Spreader VX-6010 Installation Instructions CAUTION Read this document before installing or operating the spreader. A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC...
SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS WARNING/CAUTION LABELS Become familiar with the warning and caution labels WARNING on the spreader. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or NOTE: If labels are missing or cannot be read, see serious personal injury.
SAFETY ROTATING AUGER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • Keep arms, hands, and loose clothing away from auger. • Shut off control and unplug spreader before servicing. D6335 ROTATING PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER WHEN NOT IN USE SERIAL NUMBER LABEL TrynEx International, LLC...
SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION During the hopper spreader installation we Improper installation and operation could cause recommend the addition of an OSHA compliant personal injury and/or equipment and property damage. Backup Alarm. This alarm is required for Read and understand labels and this Owner's Manual OSHA governed employers.
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SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY VENTILATION WARNING • Remove ignition key and put the vehicle in PARK or in gear to prevent others from starting the Vehicle exhaust contains lethal fumes. vehicle during installation or service. Breathing these fumes, even in low concentrations, can cause death.
LOADING TORQUE CHART CAUTION Read instructions before assembling. Fasteners should be fi nger tight until instructed to tighten according to torque chart. Use standard methods and practices when attaching spreader, including proper personal protective safety equipment. Recommended Fastener Torque Chart Inch Fasteners Grade 5 and Grade 8 Torque (ft-lb) Torque (ft-lb)
LOADING MATERIAL WEIGHTS These Installation Instructions cover vehicles that have been recommended for carrying the hopper spreader. Please see your local dealer for proper Density vehicle applications. Material (lb/ft (lb/yd (kg/m Salt 2160 1282 CERTIFICATION Sand 2700 1602 WARNING Material densities are approximate and are based on dry, loose material.
MOUNTING THE SPREADER 5. Feed the spinner harness plug through the slot in NOTE: Periodically throughout the snow and ice the bracket, and press the fi r tree mount on the control season, verify that mounting devices plug into the hole in the bracket. are secure.
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MOUNTING THE SPREADER 2. Secure the spreader to the vehicle bed using eight WARNING 1/2" x 1-1/2" cap screws with 1/2" fl at washers and Spreader shall be bolted to vehicle frame. 1/2" locknuts on the bottom. Do not rely on the tie-down chains or straps alone to hold spreader in vehicle.
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MOUNTING THE SPREADER Construct Sill Spacer Install Tie-Down Ratchet Straps Measure the distance from the front end of the hopper 1. Attach ratchet strap mounting brackets to the sill to the front of the vehicle bed and make a spacer holes in the upper corners of the side frames with from 2"...
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POSITIONING THE SPINNER ASSEMBLY 4. Remove the plug covers and connect the spinner WARNING harness to the spinner harness plug on the rear of The spinner harness must be disconnected the frame. before the spinner assembly is moved into the storage/dump position.
WIRING AND HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS WIRING INSTRUCTIONS Vehicle Battery Cable Installation Spreaders are shipped from the factory with the 1. Before beginning this installation, remove the spreader harness wired to the motor and spreader battery cables from the vehicle battery. module. 2.
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WIRING AND HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS Vehicle Control Harness Installation 5. Insert a rubber grommet into the hole. 6. Route the harness as laid out in Step 2. 1. Plug the vehicle harness into the spreader harness. Secure the vehicle control harness to the vehicle. 2.
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WIRING AND HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOPLIGHT 4. Install the control side of the bracket to the vehicle side using 1/4" x 1/2" Phillips head machine (CHMSL) screws, 1/4" nylon shoulder washers, 1/4" lock washers, and 1/4" locknuts. An LED center high-mounted stoplight is standard equipment on all V-Maxx™...
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS VEHICLE HARNESS DIAGRAM Cab Control 18 ga Red 4-Way Connector To Vehicle Switched Accessory Vehicle Control Harness To Vehicle CHMSL Signal (tap located in cab) Connectors 18 ga Shielded Twisted-Pair Cable 6 ga Red 100A Fuse 4 ga Red 18 ga Black Vehicle 4 ga Black...
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ACC Power Block (cover removed) NEGATIVE (–) To CHMSL POSITIVE (+) Auger Auger Switch Switch Accessory Work Light Switch Spreader Module Spreader BLUE Harness Assembly Vibrator Relay Fuse Holder ACC Taps Lit. No. 70472, Rev. 02 October 1, 2018...
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS FINAL CHECKLIST Verify that the auger and spinner turn freely. Verify that dielectric grease is applied to all electrical connections. Verify that wire harnesses and battery cables are properly secured away from hot or moving parts. ...
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Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a spreader. TrynEx International offers a limited warranty for all spreaders and accessories. See separately printed page for this important information. The following are registered ( ® ) or unregistered (™) trademarks of Douglas Dynamics, LLC: SnowEx , V-Maxx™. ® Printed in U.S.A.
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