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Aero AeroForce F2B Installation Instructions Manual

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Serving the Truck & Trailer Industry
Since 1944
Installation Instructions
Attention Dealers : Please give this manual to the customer when product is delivered.
Call 800-535-9545 | www.aeroindustries.com
Indianapolis, IN | Omaha, NE | Kent, OH | Valley, NE

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  • Page 1 Serving the Truck & Trailer Industry Since 1944 Installation Instructions Attention Dealers : Please give this manual to the customer when product is delivered. Call 800-535-9545 | www.aeroindustries.com Indianapolis, IN | Omaha, NE | Kent, OH | Valley, NE...
  • Page 2 23, 25-27 Installing Pivot Mounts (High Mount) 24-27 Attach Tarp to Roll Up Bar Installing Tarp to Roll Up Bar, Roll Under (Standard) Installing Tarp to Roll Up Bar, Roll Over (Optional) AeroForce F2B Manual Model & Maintenance Recommendations —...
  • Page 3 Wind Deflectors, Tarp Housings, End Plates, Brackets, and Roll Up Bars Pages 6-11 Aluminum Arm Assemblies Crank Assemblies Lower Pivot and Cross Arms and Covers Assemblies Pages 25-27 Pages 12-13 Page 22-24...
  • Page 4 * Refer to Operations * Refer to Maintenance sheet or website. sheet or website. * Face vehicle into * Repairs must ONLY be the wind. made after proper instruction. * Only drive with tarp in fully covered or * Spring tension must be uncovered position.

  • Page 5: Tools Required For Installation

    This manual explains how to install and maintain the AeroForce F2B tarping system. Tools Required for Installation Marker or Felt Pen Tape Measure Black Electrical Tape Crimping Tool Hammer 1 1/8" hole saw Drill Bits: .257" (F drill), 9/32", .316" (O drill), 13/32", 17/32"...
  • Page 6 Installation Instructions Installing End Plates and Wind Deflector Index Description Index Description End Plates (DS & PS) 3/8-16 x 1 Hex Bolt Wind Deflector 3/8-16 Nylon Hex Nut 3/8-16 x 1 Carriage Bolts 1) Figure 6-1. Install 3/8-16 x 1 carriage bolts (3) and 3/8-16 Nylon hex nuts (4) in the driver’s side and passenger’s mounting plates (1).
  • Page 7 Installation Instructions Installing Tarp Housing with Trailer Mounting Bracket Index Description Index Description Tarp Housing 1/2-13 x 2 Hex Bolt GR5 Mounting Bracket Trailer 1/2 Flat Washer Rubber Bushing 1/2-13 Nylon Hex Nut 1) Figure 7-2. Turn tarp housing (1) upside down and position mounting bracket (2) 12" in from each end and flush with the back of the tarp housing (1) (not the end plates).
  • Page 8 Installation Instructions Installing Manual Fixed Roll Up Bar Index Description Fixed Manual Roll Up Bar 1) Figure 8-1. Unbolt and remove the shafts from both ends of fixed manual roll up bar (1). 2) On the driver’s side align the fixed manual roll up bar (1) with the bearing, insert the shaft with the keyway through the bearing.
  • Page 9 Installation Instructions Installing Electric Motor and Fixed Roll Up Bar Index Description RA/SWB Motor Fixed Electric Roll Up Bar Motor Cover 5/16-18 x 7/8 FHCS #10 x 1 Self-drilling Pan Head 1) Figure 9-1. Fasten motor RA/SWB (1) to the end plate of tarp housing with three 5/16-18 x 7/8 FHCS (3).
  • Page 10 Installation Instructions Installing Manual Adjustable Roll Up Bar Index Description Adjustable Manual Roll Up Bar 1/4-20 x 2 1/4 Hex Bolt 1/4-20 Nylon Hex Nut 1) Remove hardware package and tape from center of adjustable manual roll up bar, one end is loose and can slide o .
  • Page 11 Installation Instructions Installing Electric Motor and Adjustable Roll Up Bar Index Description Motor Winch “B” Adjustable Electric Roll Up Bar 5/16-18 x 5/8 FHCS 1/4-20 x 2 1/4 Hex Bolt 1/4-20 Nylon Hex Nut 1) Figure 11-1. Fasten Motor Winch “B” (1) to driver’s side end plate with 5/16-18 x 5/8 FHCS (3). 2) With screws provide with the motor attach the cover to the motor.
  • Page 12 Installation Instructions Installing the Sprocket Index Description Sprocket 1) Figure 12-1. Slide the sprocket (1) over the outside of the shaft of the driver’s side roll up bar. Position sprocket so that it aligns with the crank assembly sprocket. 2) Lightly tap the key (2) into the shaft keyway. 3) Tighten the Allen set screw on the sprocket until it begins to feel tight.
  • Page 13 Installation Instructions Installing the Chain and Chain Cover(s) Index Description Index Description Chain Guard Mounting Brackets Master Link #14 x 1/2 Self Drilling Screw Crank Cover Aluminum #14 x 1 Self Drilling Screw Chain Cover Lower Aluminum Crank Handle 1) Figure 13-1. Wrap chain (1) around both sprockets and remove the excess links.
  • Page 14 Installation Instructions Installing the Standard Electrical Controls with Rocker Switch Truck Index Description Index Description Reverse DC Contactor 10-32 Hex Nut DC Contactor Cover 1/4 x 3/4 Pan Head Phillips Switch Rocker Assy for DC Contactor 1/4-20 x 1 Hex Head Bolt Circuit Breaker 50 Amp 1/4-20 x 2 Hex Head Bolt Wire #6 Duplex...
  • Page 15 Installation Instructions (cont.) 6) Secure the #6 wire (5) along the vehicle frame using clamp metal looms (20) and 1/4 x 3/4 pan head Phillips (13) being sure to avoid any exhaust, moving parts, or sharp edges that could damage the wire’s protective coating.
  • Page 16 Installation Instructions Install and Wire Motor for Semi-trailer Truck 1) Install receptacle at the front of the trailer. Attach the #6 wire to the butt connectors on the receptacle. For End Dumps For Bottom Dumps 2a) Figure 16-1. Run #6 wire from receptacle to rear of 2b) Figure 16-2.
  • Page 17 Installation Instructions (cont.) Install and Wire Motor for Semi-trailer Truck 3) Attach #6 wire to motor with 1/4 ring terminals. Schematic #6 Red Wire #6 Black Wire Terminal 2 Terminal 1 #6 Red Wire #6 Black Wire Terminal 2 Terminal 1...
  • Page 18 Installation Instructions Install Interior Cab Rocker Switch for Semi-trailer Truck Locate Operation/Maintenance Sheet and keep near switch. 1) Find a convenient place on the driver’s side under the dashboard to mount the rocker switch with 1/4-20 x 1" hex bolts 2) Mount reversing contactor outside near back of cab with 1/4-20 x 2"...
  • Page 19 Installation Instructions Wiring Diagram for Lead & Pup with Contactors Mounted on Tractor Index Description Index Description Reverse DC Contactor Wire End #14 x 3/8 Ring Term. DC Contactor Cover Plug Quick Disconnect Assembly Switch Rocker Assy for DC Contactor 10-32 Hex Nut Circuit Breaker 50 Amp 1/4-20 x 1 Hex Head Bolt...
  • Page 20 Installation Instructions (cont.)
  • Page 21 Installation Instructions Wiring Diagram for Lead & Pup with Contactors Mounted on Tractor Index Description Index Description Reverse DC Contactor Wire End #14 x 3/8 Ring Term. DC Contactor Cover Plug Quick Disconnect Assembly Switch Rocker Assy for DC Contactor 10-32 Hex Nut Circuit Breaker 40 Amp 1/4-20 x 1 Hex Head Bolt...
  • Page 22 Installation Instructions Pivot Mounting Options Before installing any mounting brackets, you need to decide how you want the brackets to be mounted. Because the mounting brackets are universal they can be mounted one of two ways: 1) with a 5" shelf, or 2) with a 3"...
  • Page 23 Installation Instructions Installing Pivot Mounts (Near the Bottom Rail) See Step 5b for installing pivots near the top rail. Equal Equal Figure 23-1. Note that the pivot assembly pivot point (B) is one point of a triangle. The other two points (A & C) are on top of the truck. The two downwards-pointing legs of the triangle must be the same length.
  • Page 24 Installation Instructions Installing Pivot Mounts (High Mount) Before you begin; to maximize spring tension, install pivots as low as possible on the Equal dump body. Equal Figure 24-1. Note that the pivot assembly pivot point (B) is one point of a triangle. The other two points (A & C) are on top of the truck. The two downwards-pointing legs of the triangle must be the same length.
  • Page 25 Installation Instructions (cont.) Index Description 3/4" Hex Bolt 3/4" Split Washer 3/4" Flat Washer Pivot Arm Assembly Upper Arm Assembly Bracket Cover (not shown) 8) Figure 25-1. ivot rm assembly to the mount 16" Figure 25-2 9a) Figure 25-2. Slide upper arm over pivot arm assembly until the total length of the arm, from the...
  • Page 26 Installation Instructions (cont.) Index Description Figure 26-1. Figure 26-1 Figure 26-2. Insert cross arm through the pocket in the tarp at the tailgate; center and place on the bed. Slide bumper onto each side of the cross arm. Lift one swing arm and insert cross arm into arm casting.
  • Page 27 Installation Instructions Index Description (cont.) 27-2 Figure 27-1 With the cross arm resting on the tailgate, drill a " hole through the tube using the hole in the arm casting as a guide. Secure with 3/8 hex bolt Cut Off Figure 27-1.
  • Page 28 Installation Instructions Installing Tarp to Roll Up Bar, Roll Under (Standard) Index Description Index Description Tarp 1/4 Square Nut 1/4 Pan Head 1/4 Split Lock Washer Figure 28-1. Pull the loose end of the tarp under the roll up bar, winding from the underside. Make sure the tarp is centered from side to side.

  • Page 29: Cover Unit

    Electrical Connections: Check all electrical connections and tighten any that have become loose. Safety Labels: Clean labels with soap and water. Replace if damaged and/or difficult to read. Replacement Parts and instructions may be obtained from your Aero dealer or by contacting Aero Industries.
  • Page 30 FAX: 317-244-1311 FAX: 402-895-6129 FAX: 330-626-3277 FAX: 402-895-6129 © 2023 Aero Industries, Inc. Aero, , and AeroForce are registered trademarks of Aero Industries. All rights reserved. US: 10023033, 10703180 B2, 9073416 Canada: 2996297, 2775212 Aero Industries, Inc. 0930-038301 8/27/24 Rev. J...