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Website: www.TBEI.com E-mail: sales@TBEI.com CRYSTEEL’S AILGATE PREADER this manual must be included with the vehicle after completing the installation. Web Site E-Mail Phone (507) 726-2728 www.crysteel.com crysteel@tbei.com Toll Free (800) 533-0494 1309630B 2013-12-10...
DATE PURCHASED __________________________________________________________________ SPREADER SERIAL NUMBER ______________________________________________________ DEALER __________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________ PHONE __________________________________________________________________ FOREWORD This tailgate spreader is designed to fit 96 inch wide dump bodies. It is available in six configurations to match the desired sand or salt delivery rate and the body design. This manual contains information for mounting the tailgate spreader on a dump body.
saFEty pREcautiOns 1. Improper use or maintenance of this equipment can cause serious injury. To reduce this possiblity, know how this equipment works, how to maintain it and, when using it, give it complete and undivided attention. 2. Learn the controls, know how to control this equipment quickly in an emergency. 3.
saFEty DEcal lOcatiOns One on each end CAUTION of the spreader. 1. OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT P/N 1309633 ONLY FROM A SAFE LOCATION. 2. KEEP HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS. 3. SET PARKING BRAKE ON VEHICLE AND SHUT OFF ALL POWER TO THIS EQUIPMENT BEFORE SERVICING OR CLEANING.
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installatiOn instRuctiOns GEnERal inFORMatiOn It is a good idea to look through these installation instructions before beginning to mount the hoist and hydraulic system. When welding, protect the truck’s electrical, air and brake systems by disconnecting, removing or cover- ing. Tighten all nuts and bolts to a consistent level. Use the following table for torque values. Size Grade 2 Torque Grade 5 Torque...
assEMblE spREaDER MOunts Assemble the spreader mounts as shown in Fig. 2. These will be used to attach the spreader to the body. use on driver’s side use on passenger’s side Fig. 2 lOcatE spREaDER The front of the spreader is designed to fit against the rear crossmember of the body, under the floor. Using a spreader chain connected at the lift points of the spreader and an overhead hoist, position the spreader against the back of the dump body under the tailgate as shown in Fig.
lOcatE spREaDER MOunts Locate the spreader mounting brackets to the outside of the spreader and to the outside of the rear corner posts of the dump body as shown in Fig. 4. Clamp them in place. Fig. 4 Depending on the overall widths of the body and spreader, it might be necessary to put shims under the spreader mounts.
assEMblE suppORt stRaps Assemble the two studs, two hairpins to each support strap as shown in Fig. 5. strap stud Hairpin Fig. 5 Place one assembled strap on each side of the dump body approximately as shown in Fig. 6A. Tack weld the studs to the body and to the spreader.
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ITEM DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER SHIELD AUGER - 6” 6” 1283137 SHIELD AUGER - 9” 9” 1283155 HEX HD SCREW 5/16-18 X 3/4 SS 1644455 HEX NUT 5/16-18 SS 1620499 1309630B 2013-12-10...
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cRystEEl ManuFactuRinG’s 5 yEaR custOMER satisFactiOn plEDGE & WaRRanty Crysteel offers the most comprehensive warranty in the truck equip- ment industry. Crysteel warrants each product against defects in mate- rial and workmanship for 60 months from the in-service date. For the full Customer Satisfaction Pledge and Warranty information, please visit our website.