TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Disclaimer .....................3 Introduction .......................4 To the Dealer Checklist ..................6 To the Owner ......................7 Truck Box Specifications and Features ..............8 Safety .........................9 Maintenance Safety ..................12 Safety Decals/Reflectors ..................13 Tub Operating Instructions ................15 Maintenance .....................17 Inspection and Maintenance Checklists ............18 Electrical System ....................19 Light Kit (If Equipped) ..................20 Hydraulic System ....................23...
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INTRODUCTION At Demco we strive to design, produce and deliver the highest quality trailer on the market. Our employees have a strong background of knowledge and combined experience in manufacturing to put quality workmanship into our products. In this manual you will find information covering all models of the Demco Side Dump Truck Box line.
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INTRODUCTION WARRANTY POLICIES Please go online to review Demco Warranty Policies. The warranty information is located at www.demco-products.com/resources/warranty-policies. The Demco Warranty does not cover the following: 1) Cleaning, transporting, mailing and service call charges. 2) Depreciation or damage caused by normal wear, accidents, improper protection or improper use.
8. Have the customer write the truck box model and serial number in space provided in manual introduction. 9. Give customer the operator’s manual and encourage the customer to read the manual carefully. 10. Customer to complete warranty registration on Demco’s website. Date Delivered:_________________________ Signature:_____________________________ Model No:_____________________________...
TO THE OWNER Thank you for your recent purchase of a New Demco Side Dump Truck Box. We’re “Doing Our Best To Provide You The Best”. However, in the event that a problem does occur, it is imperative that your warranty registration is on file so we can accurately respond to your specific circumstances.
TRUCK BOX SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES 1. Tub dump direction indicators visible in truck mirrors. 2. Four integrated tub pivot points with greaseless pivot bearings. 3. Tub dump direction controlled from the left side. No need to walk around the trailer to change dump direction. 4.
SAFETY RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury. Follow recommended precautions and safe operation practices. FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Carefully read all safety messages in the manual and on your machine safety signs.
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SAFETY HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS • Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic. • Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges, intersection, etc. • Be observant of bridge loading ratings. Do not cross bridges rated lower than the gross weight at which you are operating.
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Never exceed the maximum capacity of the trailer. By doing so you risk damage to your Demco trailer. If it’s ability to do a job, or to do so safely is in question DON’T TRY IT.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY Before performing maintenance between the Working on frame rails, the trailer should be hooked to Hydraulic Systems tractor on a level surface, fully dumped, then hydraulic hoses uncoupled. Angle Iron If service requires the tub to be partially DANGER: dumped follow the proper safety procedures.
SAFETY DECALS/REFLECTORS 1AQAP2914 IMPORTANT Install new safety decals and reflectors if the old decals and reflectors are destroyed, lost, painted over or cannot be read. When parts are replaced that have decals or reflectors, make sure you install a new decal with each new part.
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SAFETY DECALS/REFLECTORS *1AQAP4097 (4) Decal, CAUTION, Lock Tub Latches *1AQAT000000 (4) White Conspicuity Tape, 2” Wide White Reflectors 1AQAT000000 White Conspicuity Tape is located at both sides of both ends of tub. HOW TO APPLY SAFETY DECALS: 1. Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry. 2.
TUB OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Setting the Tub to Before dumping the tub deter- Dump Curb-Side or mine which direction the tub is Road-Side going to dump when raised. All steps are performed on the driver’s side only. NOTE: The following steps must be performed on both the front and CAUTION: the rear pivots.
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TUB OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS First Time Hookup and Charging Cylinders DANGER: Clear area around trailer of bystanders Tilt tub part way several times to fill hydraulic cylinders before extending before charging system. cylinders completely. Extend and retract cylinders completely. Check for proper operation.
MAINTENANCE Lubrication • Grease upper and lower pivot point zerks Maintenance of both lift cylinders weekly. (Front lift Upper cylinder zerks shown) Lower • If equipped with the remote grease zerk option, front lift cylinder zerks can be found near the curb-side front pivot. Upper Lower The rear lift cylinder zerks can be found...
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CHECKLISTS After the first twenty-four (24) hours of use, perform the following Break-in Procedure maintenance procedures: Checklist 1. If equipped, check all clearance lights, turn signal indicators, and stop lights. 2. Inspect hydraulic lines and valves for leaks, chaffing or crimped lines. Perform the Pre-Trip checklist whenever the tractor/truck box has been Pre-Trip Checklist left unattended.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The lights and wiring system on every Demco Side Dump trailer meet or exceed Lights and Wiring all federal and state requirements in effect at the time of manufacture. Wherever required by law, lights and reflectors are marked by the manufacturer to indicate the appropriate specifications with which each complies.
LIGHT KIT (IF EQUIPPED) 1AEX3270084 1AEX3270084 1AEAP3641 1AEX8983927 ROAD SIDE CURB SIDE FROM THE FROM THE 1AEX0088911 REAR REAR 1AEX0088300 Page 20 8C000002...
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WARNING WARNING: Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have enough force to penetrate the skin. Hydraulic fluid may also infect a minor cut or opening in the skin. If injured by escaping fluid, see doctor at once. Serious infection or reaction can result if medical treatment is not given immediately.
PIVOT LATCH PARTS Front BOM ID Item No Description 4CPKG00113 PACKAGE, PIVOT LATCH, 2001 SIDE DUMP 3CAM9078 LATCH CONNECTOR 5CAM9123 TUB PIVOT LOCK, LEFT HAND FRONT/RIGHT HAND REAR 5CAM9124 TUB PIVOT LOCK, RIGHT HAND FRONT/ LEFT HAND REAR 3CAM9125 LATCH LOCK HANDLE 3CAM9155 LATCH INDICATOR FLAG 3CAM9156...
TUB PARTS 3 14 Front TUB DRAIN CAP 1AC4605K656 (BEGINNING MID-2023) TUB DRAIN PLUG 1AUCP2263 (MID-2023 AND PRIOR YEARS) QTY. 1 QTY. 2 1AQAP4361 1AQAP3669 1AQAP2914 1AQAP3670 Rear 1AQAP2491 Page 28 8C000002...
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DECAL, DEMCO LOGO, LARGE WHITE DE21001 DECAL, DEMCO LOGO, LARGE RED DE21026 DECAL, DEMCO LOGO, X-LARGE RED (only used on 20 & 24 TUB) DE21027 DECAL, DEMCO LOGO, X-LARGE WHITE (only used on 20 & 24 TUB) DE21004 DECAL, DEMCO LOGO, SMALL WHITE...
ROLL-RITE ELECTRIC TARP PARTS Front Rear Page 34 8C000002...
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ROLL-RITE ELECTRIC TARP PARTS BOM ID Item No Description 3CAM9385 TARP MOUNTING CHANNEL 5CAM9038 TARP CHANNEL MOUNT 5C000008 BRACKET, TARP SUPPORT 1AUAM9073 SPACER, TARP MOUNTING, 7/8” OD X 11/32” ID X 2” OAL 1AZAP4108 CLAMP, STEEL CLAMP FOR TARP SECURING ROD PLTD, EA (36830) 1AZAP4152 SPOOL, TARP SPOOL HOOK FOR SIDE DUMP SYSTEM, EA (36840) 1AFC12FAA05...
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ROLL-RITE ELECTRIC TARP PARTS Rite-Lock Power Arm Kit. Passenger Stowing for Side Dump Trailer - 12V TS Part Number: 37200 1AZAP3576 (Rite-Lock Power Arm Kit, Pass. Side Stowing for Side Dump 12V TS) BOM ID Item No Description 1AZAP4293 MOTOR, ROLL RITE TARP (10200) PIVOT, ASSY FRONT 4-SPRING KNUCKLE ARM, MOTOR END (46802) 1AEW000WF62 PARALLEL BAT CABLE, 6GA, BLK W/RED (11330)
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ROLL-RITE ELECTRIC TARP PARTS Pivot, Assy Front 4-Spring Knuckle Arm, Motor End (46802) BOM ID Item No Description PIVOT TUBE, BASE W/SIDE PLATES, 4 SPRING STS KNUCKLES (102199) SCREW, 1/2” X 5/8” SET (18291) GROMMET, RUBBER 7/8 ID X 1/8 GROOVE FOR TOP MT PIVOTS (16419) BUSHING, 1-1/4 POLY T-BUSHING FOR PIVOT PIN (47040) BOLT, 1/2”...
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ROLL-RITE ELECTRIC TARP PARTS Pivot, Assy Rear Knuckle Arm, Non-Motor End (46803) BOM ID Item No Description PIVOT TUBE, BASE W/SIDE PLATES, 4-SPRING STS KNUCKLES (102199) SCREW, 1/2” X 5/8” SET (18291) GROMMET, RUBBER 7/8 ID X 1/8 GROOVE FOR TOP MT PIVOTS (16419) BUSHING, 1-1/4 POLY T-BUSHING FOR PIVOT PIN (47040) BOLT, 1/2”...
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ROLL-RITE ELECTRIC TARP PARTS Pivot, UB Assembled STS 8-Spr Front (102354) BOM ID Item No Description PIVOT PIN, FOR 8-SPR ROLLER BEARING PIV, DRIVER SIDE (47400) BEARING, CARRIER UNDERBODY FLANGED (47800) 1AFC18F0000 NUT, 3/8” NYLOCK NUT PLTD (18628) 1AFBP3633 BOLT, 3/8-16 X 1-1/8”, BUTTON HEAD, PLTD (18242) 1AZAP4589 SPRING, SPIRAL TORSION 1-1/4”...
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ROLL-RITE ELECTRIC TARP PARTS Side Dump Axle Kit Parts & Axle Profiles: Axle Profile 37930 37920 37940 Side Dump Axle Kit Parts — Axle Kit 1AZAP4212 shown as an example. Check table below for exact quantities/lengths for your tub. Includes: 37260 & 37270 Axle Kits for Side Dump Systems Ref# Part# Description 37930 4"...
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ROLL-RITE ELECTRIC TARP PARTS Tub Length Tarp Kit Mesh Tarp Tarp Size 1AZAP3576 1AZAP4598 13’-6” x 162” 14’ 15’ 1AZAP3576 1AZAP4599 14’-6” x 162” 1AZAP3576 1AZAP4600 15’-6” x 162” 16’ 17’ 1AZAP3576 1AZAP4601 16’-6” x 162” 1AZAP3576 1AZAP4602 19’-7” x 162” 20’...
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& Replacement Parts arpStretcher Gear Motor ® 10200 Ref# Part# Description ROLL-RITE ELECTRIC TARP PARTS Description 10390 Mounting Bracket for Rocker Switch TarpStretcher Gear Motor ® Gear Motor, TarpStretcher® 10200 19300 Rocker Switch (OPEN-CLOSE) 10690 HD Motor Reversing Relay (12 Volt) Part# Description 17930 30 Amp.
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ROLL-RITE ELECTRIC TARP PARTS 1AZ00103460 (Electric Kit, TSCM W/SS Gen1+ Relay & Rocker Switch, 6GA) BOM ID Item No Description 1AZ00010390 MOUNT BRACKET, ROCKER SWITCH (10390) ROCKER SWITCH KIT (10915) 1AEC0031506 TERMINAL, 14 GA INSULATED, 3/8” RING (16080) TERMINAL, 18 GA INSULATED, Q.D. FEMALE (16118) 1AZ00019300 SWITCH, ROCKER (OPEN/CLOSE) (19300) TERMINAL, 14-16 GA INSULATED, Q.D.
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ROLL-RITE ELECTRIC TARP PARTS Roll-Rite Generation 1+ Solid State Reversing Relay with Rocker Switch (Tarp Uncovering to the right of driver) (16201) (16200) ww w. Ro llR it e .co m Solid State Relay Wiring Specifications: • Motor Reversing Relay #10999 •...
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ROLL-RITE TRACTOR WIRING INSTRUCTIONS Wiring the Tractor There are two items to wire on the tractor before you can operate your Demco side dump. The control box and the tarp power wire. To install the control box, find a suitable location in the cab of the tractor and mount the control box.
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ROLL-RITE TRACTOR WIRING INSTRUCTIONS Separate enough of the white wire on the #6 white/black cord to reach from the positive battery terminal to the circuit breaker. Cut off the white wire. Strip the white wire and crimp on ring terminals to match the battery cable bolt and the post on the circuit breaker.
AERO ELECTRIC TARP MOUNTS The following Demco mounting parts are needed if an Aero Electric Tarp option is added. Please contact Aero directly at 1-800-535-9545 or online at www.aeroindustries.com. BOM ID Item No Description 5CAM9038 TARP CHANNEL MOUNT 5C000008 TARP SUPPORT BRACKET, AERO/ROLL-RITE...
TO ADD A CONTROL BOX TO A SECOND TRACTOR: CONTACT YOUR DEALER FOR 4CFK2017 (KIT, TRAILER PRO CONTROL BOX FOR 2ND TRACTOR, W/ROLL-RITE) FOR DEMCO SIDE DUMPS EQUIPPED WITH ROLL-RITE TARPS; -OR- CONTACT YOUR DEALER FOR 4CFK2016 (KIT, TRAILER PRO CONTROL BOX FOR 2ND TRACTOR, W/AERO) FOR DEMCO SIDE DUMPS EQUIPPED WITH AERO TARPS.
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TRAILER PRO, ELECTRIC OVER HYDRAULIC KIT (4CFK2018) (1AKDP1189) TRAILER PRO HOSE KIT; 4CFK2018 To Top Port of Relief Valve Bottom View To Male Quick-Coupler To Bottom Port of Relief Valve To Female Quick-Coupler Page 50 8C000002...
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TRAILER PRO, ELECTRIC OVER HYDRAULIC KIT (4CFK2018) 1AEAP4676: HARNESS, TRAILERPRO To Air-Lift Tag CONT BOX, Q-DISC, Control Box if Equipped 1AEAP4524: WIRE HARNESS, LIFT AXLE 1AAAP4543: VALVE, EOH, TRAIL ERPRO 1AEAP4675: CONTROL BOX, TRAILERPRO, 3 FUNC, Q-DISC 1AEAP4546: WIRE HARNESS, TRAILER, ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC 8C000002 Page 51...
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TRAILER PRO, ELECTRIC OVER HYDRAULIC KIT (4CFK2018) Bottom Color Connection GREEN / TO LIFT AXLE BLACK ORANGE / FLOW CONTROL COIL BLACK WHITE / DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BLACK COIL RED / DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BLACK COIL BOM ID Item No Description 1AAAP4590 CARTRIDGE, EOH VALVE, DIRECTIONAL, 273-982 1AAAP4591 CARTRIDGE, EOH VALVE, FLOW CONTROL, 273-339...
9 pole socket on the side dump bulkhead. To operate your Demco side dump, your tractor will need a hydraulic pump that can supply a minimum of 25gpm to the trailer at 2,500 psi. See page 36 for more information on the tractor’s hydraulic requirements.
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION All lights fail to light. Inter-vehicular cable not properly plugged into Pull plugs out and reinsert them. Be sure plugs seat properly. receptacles on semi-trailer and towing vehicle Light switch on towing vehicle is malfunctioning Check light switch.
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GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TARP (Roll-Rite Optional Part) MALFUNCTION PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION The motor is not working Power Supply Issue Disconnect both power wires from the motor. Using jumper cables and a fully (RollRite Tarp Brand) charged spare battery, momentarily supply power to the motor terminals, first one direction, and then the other.
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GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TARP (Aero Optional Part) MALFUNCTION PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Cover only partially Power loss or failure WARNING! The Aero Side Kick 2 cover system operates under extreme spring ten- deployed and CANNOT sion to drive the swing-arms. To reduce the possibility of injury, the swing arms must get to covered position be secured before servicing the system.
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