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SnowEx HELIXX Installation Instructions Manual

Stainless steel hopper spreader, 0.35 yd³ & 0.7 yd³
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July 1, 2020
Lit. No. 74146, Rev. 00
HELIXX™ Stainless Steel
Hopper Spreader
0.35 yd³ & 0.7 yd³
Installation Instructions
CAUTION
Read this document before installing
or operating the spreader.
These Installation Instructions are for HELIXX stainless steel hopper spreaders
with serial numbers beginning with 200706 and higher.
A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC

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  • Page 1 0.35 yd³ & 0.7 yd³ Installation Instructions CAUTION Read this document before installing or operating the spreader. These Installation Instructions are for HELIXX stainless steel hopper spreaders with serial numbers beginning with 200706 and higher. A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC...

  • 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

    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 ZZZZZ 5- to 7-Digit Assembly Part Number Lit.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION During the hopper installation we recommend Improper installation and operation could cause the addition of an OSHA compliant Backup personal injury and/or equipment and property Alarm. This alarm is required for OSHA damage. Read and understand labels and the governed employers.
  • 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.

  • 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 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 WARNING Sand 2700 1602 Do not exceed GVWR, GAWR, or maximum Material densities are approximate and are based on dry, vehicle load capacity, including the spreader loose material.

  • Page 8: Load Volume

    LOADING LOAD VOLUME DETERMINING VEHICLE PAYLOAD Load Volume (yd WARNING Hopper Model Do not exceed GVWR, GAWR, or maximum vehicle load capacity, including the spreader 0.35 yd³ 0.35 0.03 and ballast. See Loading section to determine 0.7 yd³ 0.85 0.06 maximum volumes of spreading material.

  • Page 9: Determining Vehicle Payload - Worksheet

    LOADING Determining Vehicle Payload – Worksheet Example: Material Type Dry Salt Equipment installed when 0.7 yd³ vehicle was weighed Spreader Front Gross Axle Weight 3950 Rating [FGAWR] (lb) Rear Gross Axle Weight 3900 Rating [RGAWR] (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight 6900 Rating [GVWR] (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight [GVW], –...
  • Page 10 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 11: 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 12: Install Mounting Hardware

    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 13 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 14 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 Chute Assembly section before proceeding with unpacking the spreader components).

  • Page 15: 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 16 WIRING AND HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS Vehicle Control Harness Installation CAUTION Before drilling any holes, check both sides 1. Plug the vehicle harness into the spreader harness. of the material for any wires, fuel lines, fuel tanks, etc., that may be damaged by drilling. 2.
  • Page 17 WIRING AND HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS Cab Control Installation 4. Install the control side of the bracket to the vehicle side using 1/4" x 1/2" Phillips head machine screws, 1/4" nylon shoulder washers, 1/4" lock 1. Confi rm that the chosen cab control mounting washers, and 1/4"...
  • Page 18 1. Cut the tape holding the orange wire where it exits An LED center high-mounted stoplight is standard the convoluted tubing. equipment on all HELIXX™ stainless steel hopper spreaders. 2. Pull out the orange wire to the location where the vehicle CHMSL tap is located.
  • Page 19 INSTALL LICENSE PLATE INSTALL LICENSE PLATE 3. At the passenger's side of the spreader, insert two 5/16" carriage bolts from the inside face of the powergroup plate, through the plate, then through 1. Using the two #10-32 x 5/8" screws and the license plate bracket assembly.

  • Page 20: Install Accessories

    To install any of the accessory kits that are available for the HELIXX™ stainless steel hopper spreaders, 4. Crimp the white wire from the plate light to the follow the instructions included with each kit.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Electrical Control Box Schematic

    ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX SCHEMATIC ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX POSITIVE (+) Spreader Module Spinner Drive NEGATIVE Harness (–) Assembly Spinner Harness Auger Drive Assembly Harness Assembly ACC Tap To CHMSL White Black Lit. No. 74146, Rev. 00 July 1, 2020...

  • Page 23: 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, sharp, or moving parts.
  • Page 24 U.S. patents: 7,400,058; 7,737,576, and other patents pending. TrynEx International off ers 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: HELIXX™, SnowEx ® Printed in U.S.A. Lit. No. 74146, Rev. 00...

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