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October 15, 2019
Lit. No. 72936, Rev. 01
HELIXX™ Stainless Steel
Hopper Spreader
1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 4.5, & 6.0 yd³
Installation Instructions
CAUTION
Read this document before operating
or servicing the spreader.
These installation instructions are for SnowEx
HELIXX stainless steel hopper spreaders
®
with serial numbers beginning with 191001 and higher.
A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC
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- Page 1 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 4.5, & 6.0 yd³ Installation Instructions CAUTION Read this document before operating or servicing the spreader. These installation instructions are for SnowEx HELIXX stainless steel hopper spreaders ® with serial numbers beginning with 191001 and higher. A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC...
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Page 2: Safety Definitions
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 3: Serial Number Label
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 • DO NOT EXCEED GVWR OF VEHICLE • DO NOT OVERLOAD SPREADER •... -
Page 4: 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 5 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.
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Page 6: 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 7: Material Weights
LOADING These Installation Instructions cover vehicles that CAUTION have been recommended for carrying the hopper Read and adhere to manufacturer's spreader. Please see your local dealer for proper ice-control material package vehicle applications. labeling, including Safety Data Sheet requirements. CERTIFICATION WARNING MATERIAL WEIGHTS New untitled vehicle installation of a spreader... -
Page 8: Load Volume
LOADING LOAD VOLUME DETERMINING VEHICLE PAYLOAD Load Volume (yd WARNING Hopper Model Overloading could result in an accident or damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR 1.5 yd³ (7') ratings as found on the driver-side door 2.0 yd³ (8') cornerpost of the vehicle. See Loading 3.0 yd³... -
Page 9: Determining Vehicle Payload - Worksheet
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 10 UNPACKING THE SPREADER REMOVE SHIPPING DUNNAGE AND 2. Remove and discard all other shipping dunnage. LOCATE COMPONENTS 3. The vehicle harness is located in the hopper. The parts box and control kit are in the passenger-side 1. Before installation of the spreader, remove and saddle bag under the auger cover.
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Page 11: Mounting The Spreader
MOUNTING THE SPREADER INSTALL HOPPER IN VEHICLE BED b. Remove the top screens. Using slings or chains, lift the spreader by the four diagonal corner rails and move it into the vehicle bed. The spreader is shipped from the factory with the spinner drive assembly secured in storage position. - Page 12 MOUNTING THE SPREADER Fit to vehicle. NOTE: Pay special attention when drilling or clamping dissimilar metals to aluminum bodies. Galvanic corrosion can occur if not handled properly. Contact vehicle manufacturer for Measured recommended attachment practices. Distance WARNING Determine Spreader shall be bolted to vehicle frame. Do Distance not rely on tie-down chains or straps alone to hold spreader in vehicle.
- Page 13 TOP SCREENS & SPINNER DRIVE ASSEMBLY INSTALL BRACKETS AND SET UP SPINNER DRIVE ASSEMBLY IN TOP SCREENS OPERATING POSITION 1. If the top screens were previously removed for To move the spinner drive assembly from storage/ lifting, put them back into place on the hopper shipping position to operating position: cross beams.
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Page 14: Wiring Instructions
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. - Page 15 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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Page 16: Install Accessories
WIRING AND HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOPLIGHT 1. 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 HELIXX™... -
Page 17: 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 18: Electrical Control Box Schematic
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX SCHEMATIC Lit. No. 72936, Rev. 01 October 15, 2019... -
Page 19: Final Adjustments
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. ... - Page 20 Madison Heights, MI 48071-2429 www.snowexproducts.com A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC TrynEx International reserves the right under its product improvement policy to change construction or design details and furnish equipment when so altered without reference to illustrations or specifi cations used. TrynEx International or the vehicle manufacturer may require or recommend optional equipment for spreaders.
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