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SnowEx HELIXX Series Owner's Manual

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July 1, 2020
Lit. No. 74127, Rev. 00
HELIXX™ Stainless Steel
Hopper Spreader
0.35 yd³ & 0.7 yd³
Owner's Manual
Original Instructions
CAUTION
Read this document before operating
or servicing the spreader.
This Owner's Manual is for HELIXX hopper spreaders
with serial numbers beginning with 200706 and higher.
This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date.

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  • Page 1 July 1, 2020 Lit. No. 74127, Rev. 00 HELIXX™ Stainless Steel Hopper Spreader 0.35 yd³ & 0.7 yd³ Owner's Manual Original Instructions CAUTION Read this document before operating or servicing the spreader. This Owner's Manual is for HELIXX hopper spreaders with serial numbers beginning with 200706 and higher.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ..............5 OPERATING THE SPREADER ....... 19 Owner's Information ..........5 Cab Control ............19 SAFETY ..............6 Powering the Control .......... 19 Safety Defi nitions ..........6 Starting and Stopping Spreader ...... 19 Warning/Caution Labels ........6 Controlling Material Application .......

  • Page 5: Preface

    PREFACE This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with When service is necessary, bring your hopper the safety information, operation, and maintenance of spreader to your distributor/dealer. They know your your new hopper spreader. Please read this manual spreader best and are interested in your complete carefully and follow all recommendations.

  • Page 6: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS WARNING/CAUTION LABELS Become familiar with and inform users about the WARNING warning and caution labels 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.

  • Page 7: Serial Number Label

    SAFETY 0.7 yd³ hoppers only (0.35 yd³ hoppers have no cross bar). SERIAL NUMBER LABEL TrynEx International, LLC 531 Ajax Drive Madison Heights, MI 48071 Code Defi nition 2-Digit Year HELIXX™ 00 YD³ SS HOPPER 2-Digit Month 2-Digit Day YYMMDDLLXXXXZZZZZ 2-Digit Location Code XXXX 4-Digit Sequential Number...

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION If rear directional, CHMSL light, or brake Improper installation and operation could cause stoplights are obstructed by the spreader, the personal injury and/or equipment and property lights shall be relocated, or auxiliary directional damage. Read and understand labels and this or brake stoplights shall be installed.

  • Page 9: Fuses

    SAFETY FUSES CELL PHONES The electrical system contains several automotive-style A driver's fi rst responsibility is the safe operation of fuses. If a problem should occur and fuse replacement the vehicle. The most important thing you can do is necessary, the replacement fuse must be of the to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay same type and amperage rating as the original.

  • Page 10: Torque Chart

    SAFETY TORQUE CHART CAUTION Read instructions before assembling. Fasteners should be fi nger tight until instructed to tighten according to the 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)

  • Page 11: Loading

    LOADING This Owner's Manual covers vehicles that have been CAUTION recommended for carrying the hopper spreader. Please Read and adhere to manufacturer's see your local dealer for proper vehicle applications. ice-control material package labeling, including Safety Data Sheet CERTIFICATION requirements. WARNING MATERIAL WEIGHTS New untitled vehicle installation of a spreader...

  • Page 12: Load Volume

    LOADING LOAD VOLUME DETERMINING VEHICLE PAYLOAD WARNING Load Volume (yd Hopper Overloading could result in an accident or Model damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR 0.35 yd³ 0.35 0.03 ratings as found on the driver-side door 0.7 yd³ 0.85 0.06 cornerpost of the vehicle.
  • Page 13 LOADING Determining Vehicle Payload – Worksheet Example: Material Type Dry Salt Equipment installed when 1.5 yd³ vehicle was weighed Spreader Front Gross Axle Weight 6000 Rating [FGAWR] (lb) Rear Gross Axle Weight 7000 Rating [RGAWR] (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight 11,000 Rating [GVWR] (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight [GVW], –...

  • Page 14: Unpacking The Spreader

    UNPACKING THE SPREADER REMOVE SHIPPING BRACKETS AND For 0.7 yd hopper spreaders: LOCATE COMPONENTS 1. Take off the top screen by removing the 3/8" fl anged cap screws and the top screen brackets. Set the The spreader is shipped from the factory with its screen and all fasteners aside for reinstallation.

  • Page 15: Mounting The Spreader

    MOUNTING THE SPREADER CHUTE ASSEMBLY INSTALL HOPPER IN VEHICLE BED 1. To complete assembly of the chute, orient the NOTE: Chute assembly must not be attached spinner guard as shown. Fasten the spinner to the spreader until after the hopper has been defl...
  • Page 16 MOUNTING THE SPREADER Install Mounting Hardware WARNING Spreader shall be bolted to vehicle frame. Do 1. Position the spreader so that the spinner drive not rely on tie-down chains or straps alone to assembly will be approximately 1" away from the hold spreader in vehicle.
  • Page 17 MOUNTING THE SPREADER Construct and Install Frame Spacer Install Tie-Down Straps Run straps from the tie-down loops from the spreader CAUTION hopper diagonally outward to the vehicle frame. Failure to install the frame spacer could result in damage to the spreader and/or vehicle. NOTE: Periodically throughout the snow and ice control season, verify that mounting devices 1.

  • Page 18: Top Screens & Spinner Drive Assembly

    TOP SCREENS & SPINNER DRIVE ASSEMBLY INSTALL BRACKETS AND SET UP SPINNER DRIVE ASSEMBLY IN TOP SCREENS OPERATING POSITION 1. Locate the top screen, brackets, and fasteners NOTE: Complete the assembly installation in the that were previously removed and set aside (when Install Chute Assembly section before proceeding unpacking the spreader components).

  • Page 19: Operating The Spreader

    OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL If any button is pressed on the control, it will wake and WARNING check again for spreader connection. If no spreader Never operate equipment when under the is detected, it will act as previously described. If a infl...

  • Page 20: Controlling Material Application

    OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL CONTROLLING MATERIAL Ready Mode APPLICATION Vehicle ignition is set to ACC or ON; cab control is OFF. Control has power. Spreader is detected. The material application settings can be adjusted while the spreader is ON or OFF. Settings are shown The Material Width and Material Flow control knobs by the indicator lights around the control knobs.

  • Page 21: Cab Control Codes

    OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL CAB CONTROL CODES Setup Codes Code Defi nition Procedure Calibrate the Empty Hopper setting. With control in ON mode, press and hold the left control knob until the Cb code displays. Calibration cycle is automatic.* Clear calibration data for Empty Hopper Press the right control knob to clear all calibration data during the setting;...
  • Page 22 OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL CAB CONTROL CODES continued Error Codes – Spreader Operation Stopped Code Defi nition Possible Cause Suggested Solution Hopper overload – Drive system has high current. Inspect auger; clear material jam, or fi x auger as software trip.

  • Page 23: Setup Procedures

    OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL SETUP PROCEDURES Adjust LED Brightness Level (LS and SL Codes) Calibrate Empty Hopper Setting The brightness setting of the cab control lights can be (Cb and EH Codes) adjusted from 1 to 16. The factory default setting is 8. Calibrating the empty hopper setting enables the cab 1.

  • Page 24: Auto-Reverse (Ar) Feature

    OPERATING THE SPREADER AUTO-REVERSE (Ar) FEATURE SPREADING TIPS The spreader is automatically able to sense and clear • Spread ice melters with the storm to prevent material jams. The sensitivity level of the auto-reverse unmanageable levels of ice. feature is adjustable. •...

  • Page 25: Accessory Led Work Light

    OPERATING THE SPREADER ACCESSORY LED WORK LIGHT 4. Insert the cotter pin into the locking pin. 5. Position the material receptacle or walk-behind The accessory work light can be purchased through spreader under the end of the hopper. your authorized dealer. Follow the work light Installation Instructions to wire the accessory work 6.

  • Page 26: Removing & Storing The Spreader

    REMOVING & STORING THE SPREADER REMOVE HOPPER FROM VEHICLE STORE THE SPREADER 1. Disconnect the vehicle-side harness from the The spreader can be stored on blocks or stands. Make hopper-side harness. sure the supports are stable and the ground beneath is fi...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE AT END OF EACH SEASON OR WARNING AFTER EXTENDED STORAGE Never remove the spreader with material in the hopper. NOTE: The 99067 and 10923 gear box is lubricated for life and does not require oil changes. CAUTION • Apply dielectric grease on all electrical Disconnect electric power at spreader connections to prevent corrosion at the beginning electrical wiring harness connection and...

  • Page 28: Electrical Components

    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...

  • Page 29: Electrical Control Box Schematic

    ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX SCHEMATIC ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX POSITIVE (+) Spreader Module Spinner Drive Harness NEGATIVE Assembly (–) Spinner Harness Auger Drive Assembly Harness Assembly ACC Tap To CHMSL White Black Lit. No. 74127, Rev. 00 July 1, 2020...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Please see your authorized dealer for service. The Before servicing the spreader: troubleshooting reference table below may guide you • Review all safety information. in diagnosing the issue. • Confi rm that all electrical connections are tight and clean. For a reference table of the cab control error codes, see the Operating the Spreader –...
  • Page 31 Lit. No. 74127, Rev. 00 July 1, 2020...
  • Page 32 TrynEx International, LLC 531 Ajax Drive Madison Heights, MI 48071-2429 www.snowexproducts.com A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC This product conforms to EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS2), and UNECE R10.05. Copyright © 2020 Douglas Dynamics, LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, in any printed, mechanical, electronic, fi...

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