SnowEx V-Maxx G2 Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 www.storksplows.com May 1, 2017 Lit. No. 70454, Rev. 00 V-Maxx™ G2 Hopper Spreader VX-2200 / VX-2200HO Owner's Manual Original Instructions CAUTION Read this document before operating or servicing spreader. A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
www.storksplows.com TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........3 Cab Control Codes ..........18 PREFACE ..............5 Setup Procedures ..........20 Owner's Information ..........5 Calibrate Empty Hopper Setting (Cb and EH Codes) ........20 SAFETY INFORMATION .......... 7 Adjust LED Brightness Level Safety Definitions .......... - Page 4 www.storksplows.com Lit. No. 70454, Rev. 00 May 1, 2017...
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Page 5: Preface
www.storksplows.com 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. They know your spreader your new hopper spreader. Please read this manual best and are interested in your complete satisfaction. - Page 6 www.storksplows.com Lit. No. 70454, Rev. 00 May 1, 2017...
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Page 7: Safety Information
www.storksplows.com SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY DEFINITIONS WARNING/CAUTION LABELS Please become familiar with the Warning and Caution WARNING 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 8: Serial Number Label
www.storksplows.com SAFETY INFORMATION 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 SERIAL NUMBER LABEL Code Definition 2-Digit Year 2-Digit Month 2-Digit Day 2-Digit Location Code XXXX... -
Page 9: Safety Precautions
www.storksplows.com SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION • Do not operate a spreader in need of Improper installation and operation could cause maintenance. personal injury and/or equipment and property damage. • Before operating the spreader, reassemble Read and understand labels and this Owner's Manual any parts or hardware removed for cleaning before installing, operating or making adjustments. -
Page 10: Fire And Explosion
www.storksplows.com SAFETY INFORMATION FIRE AND EXPLOSION NOISE Airborne noise emission during use is below 70 dB(A) WARNING for the spreader operator. Gasoline is highly flammable and gasoline vapor is explosive. Never smoke while VIBRATION working on vehicle. Keep all open flames away from gasoline tank and lines. -
Page 11: Loading
www.storksplows.com LOADING CERTIFICATION This Manual covers vehicles that have been recommended for carrying the hopper spreader. Please see your local dealer for proper vehicle applications. WARNING New untitled vehicle installation of a spreader WARNING requires National Highway Traffic Safety Overloading could result in an accident or Administration altered vehicle certification damage. -
Page 12: Load Volume
www.storksplows.com LOADING LOAD VOLUME DETERMINING VEHICLE PAYLOAD WARNING Load Volume (cu yd) Hopper Model Overloading could result in an accident or damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR VX-2200 / VX-2200HO ratings as found on the driver-side door (2.2 cu yd) cornerpost of the vehicle. - Page 13 www.storksplows.com LOADING Determining Vehicle Payload – Worksheet Example: Material Type Coarse Salt – Dry VX-2200 / Equipment installed when VX-2200HO vehicle was weighed Spreader Front Gross Axle Weight 5600 Rating [FGAWR] (lb) Rear Gross Axle Weight 9900 Rating [RGAWR] (lb) Gross Vehicle Weight 14,500 Rating [GVWR] (lb)
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Page 14: Mounting The Spreader
www.storksplows.com MOUNTING THE SPREADER INSTALL HOPPER IN VEHICLE BED 4. Adjust the spreader position to align the holes in the hopper frame with the frame mounting holes in the vehicle bed. If mounting holes are not already NOTE: Periodically throughout the snow and ice drilled, refer to the Hopper Spreader Installation control season, verify that mounting devices Instructions for drilling instructions. -
Page 15: Installing & Removing The Spinner Assembly
www.storksplows.com INSTALLING & REMOVING THE SPINNER ASSEMBLY INSTALL SPINNER ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE SPINNER ASSEMBLY HOPPER 1. Disconnect the spinner motor plug. 1. Move the spinner assembly upward into position 2. Move the latch levers forward to unlock the and set the support tabs on top of the rear frame. spinner assembly from the latch pin. -
Page 16: Operating The Spreader
www.storksplows.com 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 influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications that spreader is detected, it will transition to Ready Mode. -
Page 17: Controlling Material Application
www.storksplows.com OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL CONTROLLING MATERIAL APPLICATION Ready Mode Vehicle ignition is set to ACC or ON; cab control is OFF. The material application settings can be adjusted Control has power. Spreader is detected. while spreader is ON or OFF. Settings are shown by the indicator lights around the control knobs. -
Page 18: Cab Control Codes
www.storksplows.com OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL CAB CONTROL CODES Setup Codes Code Definition 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 19 www.storksplows.com OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL CAB CONTROL CODES continued Error Codes – Spreader Operation Stopped Code Definition Possible Cause Suggested Solution Hopper overload – Drive system has high current. Inspect auger; clear material jam or fix auger as software trip Material is jammed.
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Page 20: Setup Procedures
www.storksplows.com OPERATING THE SPREADER – CAB CONTROL SETUP PROCEDURES Adjust LED Brightness Level (LS and SL Codes) Calibrate Empty Hopper Setting (Cb and EH Codes) The brightness setting of the cab control lights can be adjusted from 1 to 16. The factory default setting is 8. Calibrating the empty hopper setting enables the cab 1. -
Page 21: Auto-Reverse (Ar) Feature
www.storksplows.com OPERATING THE SPREADER AUTO-REVERSE (Ar) FEATURE VIBRATOR FUNCTION The spreader is automatically able to sense and clear A heavy-duty vibrator is standard equipment on the material jams. The sensitivity level of the auto-reverse model VX-2200 and VX-2200HO spreaders. Turn the feature is adjustable. -
Page 22: Spreading Tips
www.storksplows.com OPERATING THE SPREADER • If using damp/wet materials, remove this baffle by A second LED light and harness can be also be removing the self-drilling screws. added. Accessory work light kits are available through your authorized dealer. • If using a sand/salt mixture, remove the baffle extension. -
Page 23: Removing & Storing The Spreader
www.storksplows.com REMOVING & STORING THE SPREADER REMOVE HOPPER FROM VEHICLE BED CAUTION Before lifting, verify that the hopper is empty 1. Remove the spinner assembly from the hopper of material. The lifting device must be able to body and set it aside. For instructions on how support the spreader's weight as shown in to remove the spinner assembly, see "Remove the spreader specifications table. -
Page 24: Maintenance
www.storksplows.com MAINTENANCE AFTER FIRST USE WARNING Never remove the spreader with material in Tighten all mounting fasteners. the hopper. AFTER EACH USE CAUTION • Wash unit after each use to prevent material Disconnect electric power at spreader build-up and corrosion. electrical wiring harness connection and tag out if required before servicing or performing NOTE: Do not spray water directly on the auger... -
Page 25: Electrical Components
www.storksplows.com 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 100 Amp Fuse 4 ga Red 18 ga Black Vehicle... - Page 26 www.storksplows.com ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ACC Relay-Fuse Spreader Module Mounting Bracket SPIN FEED Feed Feed (Auger Drive) (Auger Drive) Switch Switch Accessory Work Light Switch To CHMSL To Auger Motor Spreader Harness Vibrator Assembly Harness ACC Power Block ACC Taps (cover removed) To Spinner Motor Lit.
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Page 27: Troubleshooting Guide
www.storksplows.com TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Please see your authorized dealer for service. The troubleshooting reference table below may guide you in diagnosing the issue. For a reference table of the cab control error codes, see the "Operating the Spreader – Cab Control" section of this manual. - Page 28 U.S. patents: 7,400,058; 7,737,576, and other patents pending. 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 , TrynEx , V-Maxx™. ®...
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