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SnowEx HELIXX Installation Instructions Manual

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HELIXX™ Stainless Steel
Hopper Spreader
0.7 yd³ for Half-Ton Trucks
Installation Instructions
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
CAUTION
June 1, 2022
Lit. No. 31025, Rev. 00

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  • Page 1 0.7 yd³ for Half-Ton Trucks 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 SAFETY WARNING/CAUTION LABELS continued Lit. No. 31025, Rev. 00 June 1, 2022...

  • 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 first 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 finger 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 Overloading could result in an accident or damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR 0.85 0.06 ratings as found on the driver-side door Load Volume (m cornerpost of the vehicle. See Loading 0.7 yd³...

  • Page 9: Determining Vehicle Payload Worksheet

    LOADING Determining Vehicle Payload Worksheet Example: Material Type Dry Salt Equipment installed when 0.7 yd Hopper Spreader vehicle was weighed Front Gross Axle Weight 6000 lb (2722 kg) Rating [FGAWR] Rear Gross Axle Weight 7000 lb (3175 kg) Rating [RGAWR] Gross Vehicle Weight 11,000 lb (4990 kg) Rating [GVWR]...

  • Page 10: Chute Assembly

    UNPACKING THE SPREADER REMOVE SHIPPING BRACKETS AND CHUTE ASSEMBLY LOCATE COMPONENTS 1. Install four of the provided 3/8" stainless steel flanged cap screws through the spinner guard The spreader is shipped from the factory with its holes into the rivnuts on the chute enclosure. components secured inside the hopper and the top screen in place.

  • Page 11: Mounting The Spreader

    MOUNTING THE SPREADER INSTALL HOPPER IN VEHICLE BED 5. Use the holes in the four hopper support legs as a template to mark mounting hole positions on the vehicle bed. NOTE: Periodically throughout the snow and ice control season, verify that mounting devices CAUTION are secure.
  • Page 12 MOUNTING THE SPREADER Install Tie-Down Straps 1. Move the spreader back into position. Secure the spreader to the vehicle with four (installer-supplied) 5/8" Grade 5 cap screws as WARNING required by the vehicle application, with 5/8" flat Spreader shall be bolted to vehicle frame. washers on both sides, and 5/8"...
  • Page 13 MOUNTING THE SPREADER Construct Sill Spacer Measure the distance from the front end of the hopper sill to the front of the vehicle bed and make a spacer from 2" x 8" lumber to fit that area. Failure to install a spacer could result in damage to the spreader.
  • Page 14 TOP SCREENS & SPINNER DRIVE ASSEMBLY INSTALL SPINNER DRIVE ASSEMBLY 2. Attach the spinner drive assembly to the spreader with the lock pins from the parts box. Install the upper lock pin first. NOTE: Complete the assembly installation in the Chute Assembly section before proceeding with The upper lock pin goes through the lower chute these instructions.

  • 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. Confirm that the chosen cab control mounting 1/4" lock washers, and 1/4" locknuts. position will not interfere with other equipment or allow unintentional starting of the spreader.
  • 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 100A 6 ga Red Fuse 4 ga Red 18 ga Black Vehicle 4 ga Black...

  • Page 22: Electrical Control Box

    ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX 0.7 yd³ SPREADERS WITH AUGER DRIVE POSITIVE (+) Spreader Module Spinner NEGATIVE (–) Drive Harness Assembly Spinner Harness Assembly Auger Drive Harness Assembly ACC Tap To CHMSL White Black Lit. No. 31025, Rev. 00 June 1, 2022...

  • 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 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: HELIXX™, SnowEx ® Printed in U.S.A. Lit. No. 31025, Rev. 00...

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