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Fisher Engineering
50 Gordon Drive, Rockland, Maine 04841-2139 • www.fisherplows.com
STEEL-CASTER™ Hopper Spreaders
These Installation Instructions are for STEEL-CASTER Stainless Steel Hopper Spreaders
0.35 yd³ for Half-Ton Trucks
Installation Instructions
CAUTION
Read this document before installing or
operating the spreader.
with serial numbers beginning with 200706 and higher.
A DIVISION OF FISHER, LLC
89930
June 1, 2022
Lit. No. 31006, Rev. 00
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- Page 1 0.35 yd³ for Half-Ton Trucks Installation Instructions CAUTION Read this document before installing or operating the spreader. These Installation Instructions are for STEEL-CASTER Stainless Steel Hopper Spreaders with serial numbers beginning with 200706 and higher. A DIVISION OF FISHER, 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 SAFETY WARNING/CAUTION LABELS continued Lit. No. 31006/31010, Rev. 00 June 1, 2022...
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Page 4: Safety Precautions
SAFETY 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 the Owner's Manual any parts or hardware removed for cleaning before installing, operating, or making adjustments. - Page 5 SAFETY FUSES NOISE The electrical system contains several automotive‑style Airborne noise emission during use is below 70 dB(A) fuses. If a problem should occur and fuse replacement for the spreader operator. is necessary, the replacement fuse must be of the same type and amperage rating as the original.
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Page 6: Load Volume
LOADING LOAD VOLUME This document covers vehicles that have been recommended for carrying the hopper spreader. Please see your local dealer for proper vehicle applications. Load Volume (yd Hopper Model WARNING 0.35 0.03 Do not exceed GVWR, GAWR, or maximum Load Volume (m vehicle load capacity, including the spreader 0.35 yd³... -
Page 7: Determining Vehicle Payload
LOADING DETERMINING VEHICLE PAYLOAD 4. With the occupants in the vehicle for normal hopper spreader operation, weigh the vehicle to obtain gross vehicle weight (GVW). WARNING Do not exceed GVWR, GAWR, or maximum 5. Subtract the GVW from the GVWR to determine vehicle load capacity, including the spreader the available material payload. -
Page 8: Determining Vehicle Payload Worksheet
LOADING Determining Vehicle Payload Worksheet Example: Material Type Dry Salt Equipment installed when 0.35 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 9: Mounting The Spreader
MOUNTING 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 10: Install Hopper In Vehicle Bed
MOUNTING THE SPREADER INSTALL HOPPER IN VEHICLE BED CAUTION Before lifting, verify that the hopper is empty NOTE: Periodically throughout the snow and ice of material. The lifting device must be able to control season, verify that mounting devices support the spreader's weight as shown in are secure. - Page 11 MOUNTING THE SPREADER 6. Use the holes in the two cab‑side legs and 8. Move the spreader back into position. two holes in the runner as a template to mark Secure the spreader to the vehicle with four mounting hole positions on the vehicle bed. (installer‑supplied) 5/8"...
- Page 12 MOUNTING THE SPREADER Install Tie-Down Straps Construct Sill Spacer Measure the distance from the front end of the hopper WARNING sill to the front of the vehicle bed and make a spacer Spreader shall be bolted to vehicle frame. from 2" x 8" lumber to fit that area. Do not rely on the tie-down chains or straps alone to hold spreader in vehicle.
- Page 13 MOUNTING THE SPREADER 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.
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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 Secure the vehicle control harness to the vehicle. 8. Attach the red wire to a switched accessory circuit. 1. Plug the vehicle harness into the spreader harness. Cab Control Installation 2. Lay out a path for the vehicle control harness from its attachment point on the vehicle battery cable into the cab of the vehicle.
- Page 16 WIRING AND HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOPLIGHT 4. Install the control side of the bracket to the vehicle side using 1/4" x 1/2" Phillips head (CHMSL) machine screws, 1/4" nylon shoulder washers, 1/4" lock washers, and 1/4" hex nuts. An LED center high‑mounted stoplight is standard equipment on all stainless steel hopper spreaders.
- Page 17 WIRING AND HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS ACCESSORY LICENSE PLATE LIGHT NOTE: Apply anti-seize to all hardware to prevent galling. 1. Using the two #10 x 5/8" screws and nuts, fasten the license plate light to the bracket. Using the two license plate screws, fix the license plate to the bracket and license plate light.
- Page 18 WIRING AND HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Connections—Hopper Side Electrical Connections—Vehicle Side 1. Locate the 2‑pin connector (brown and black 1. Locate a spot on the vehicle cable assembly wire) on the spinner harness (PN 80101). Unplug approximately 20" from the main molded the connector from main harness and cut the connector.
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Page 19: 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 20: Electrical Control Box
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX 0.35 yd³ SPREADERS WITH CHAIN DRIVE Spreader Module POSITIVE (+) Spinner Drive Harness NEGATIVE (–) Assembly Spinner Chain Drive Harness Harness Assembly Assembly ACC Tap White To CHMSL Black Lit. No. 31006/31010, Rev. 00 June 1, 2022... -
Page 21: Final Adjustments
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS CONVEYOR PINTLE CHAIN TENSION I f Conveyor Chain Is Too Loose 1. Loosen the two bearing mounting bolts on each To check the conveyor chain tension, see whether the side of the conveyor idle roller at the cab end of chain is visible in the chain tension port. -
Page 22: Final Checklist
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS FINAL CHECKLIST Verify that the spinner turns freely. Verify correct conveyor pintle chain tension and alignment. 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 23 Lit. No. 31006/31010, Rev. 00 June 1, 2022...
- Page 24 Fisher Engineering or the vehicle manufacturer may require or recommend optional equipment for spreaders. Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a spreader. Fisher Engineering offers a limited warranty for all spreaders and accessories. See separately printed page for this important information. The following are registered ( ) or unregistered (™)
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