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Boss Snowplow VBX 8000 Installation & Owner's Manual

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INSTALLATION & OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS.................................................................................................................................................. 2
INTRODUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 3
TIPS ON SPREADING ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
VBX WIRING INSTALLATION PROCEDURE....................................................................................................................... 5
VBX SPREADER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE................................................................................................................ 8
SPINNER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION, ATTACHMENT, & ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE............................................. 13
SPINNER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL & SWING AWAY / UNLOAD PROCEDURE............................................................... 14
DISPLAY CONTROLLER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE............................................................................................... 15
VBX SPREADER ASSEMBLY DRAWING AND PARTS LIST .........................................................................................
DISPLAY CONTROLLER OPERATION ...........................................................................................................................
MATERIAL LOADING PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................... 21
OPERATING THE SPREADER ........................................................................................................................................ 22
DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................................................... 23
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE ..................................................................................................................................... 26
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......................................................................................................................................... 28
RECOMMENDED BOLT TORQUE .................................................................................................................................. 30
WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................................................................... 31
BOSS Products / Northern Star Industries, Inc. reserves the right under its continuous product improvement policy to change construction or
design details and furnish equipment when so altered without reference to illustrations or specifications used herein.
VBX 8000
V-BOX SPREADER

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A Division of Northern Star Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 787 Iron Mountain MI 49801-0787
www.bossplow.com
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    BOSS PRODUCTS A Division of Northern Star Industries, Inc. P.O. Box 787 Iron Mountain MI 49801-0787 www.bossplow.com VBX 8000 V-BOX SPREADER INSTALLATION & OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNINGS & CAUTIONS..............................2 INTRODUCTIONS ................................3 TIPS ON SPREADING ................................ 4 VBX WIRING INSTALLATION PROCEDURE........................
  • Page 3 Safety Serious injury or death can result if you do not follow these instructions and procedures which are outlined further within your owner’s manual. Many newer trucks are equipped with air bags. DO NOT under any circumstances disable or remove or relocate any sensors or other components related to the operation of the air bags.
  • Page 4 A REVOLUTION AGAINST SNOW & ICE Congratulations on purchasing the finest V-Box spreader made! The BOSS sets the standard for quality, reliability, craftsmanship, and performance. Our products are designed, built, and proven in Michigan’s rugged Upper Peninsula, where winter is a way of life.

  • Page 5: Tips On Spreading

    Tips on Spreading Know the area you are working, hidden obstructions such as curbs, sidewalks, pipes, etc. can cause damage to your spreader or vehicle. Do not let the ice build-up; always start as soon as possible. Always wear your seatbelts when spreading. Always remember to spread at a safe speed.

  • Page 6: Vbx Wiring Installation Procedure

    VBX Wiring Installation Procedure Wiring Installation Procedure Before starting any Electrical Wiring Procedure make sure the engine is not running and that the engine has had sufficient time to cool down. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury or death. Before starting any Electrical Wiring Procedure make sure to disconnect the battery.
  • Page 7 VBX Wiring Installation Procedure Figure 1. Vehicle Side Harness Diagram (VBS14283) G10778...
  • Page 8 VBX Wiring Installation Procedure Figure 2. Vehicle Side Harness Diagram (VBS14283) G10777 Figure 3. Full Wiring Diagram G10779...

  • Page 9: Vbx Spreader Installation Procedure

    VBX Spreader Installation Procedure Tie-Down D-Ring Installation Figure 4. Tie-Down D-Ring Installation G10780 ITEM # QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION VBS14547 RATCHET STRAP, 2” X 10’ VBS14549 D-RING VBS14550 BEDMOUNT PLATE 103A HDW05854 NYLON LOCK NUT, 3/8”-16, ST/ST 103B HDW05859 FLAT WASHER, 3/8” ST/ST 103C HDW05995 HHCS, 3/8”-16 X 1-1/2”...

  • Page 10: Lifting Procedure

    VBX Spreader Installation Procedure Lifting Procedure In order to prevent injury or damage to the product, only lift spreader while empty by recommended lifting points. Figure 6. Recommended Lifting Points G10781 1. Remove tailgate from truck. 2. Using installed Lift Bars, lift and set spreader on the centerline of the truck bed as shown in Figure 6.
  • Page 11 VBX Spreader Installation Procedure Spreader Installation Procedure Figure 7. Slide Stop Installation G10782 1. Slide spreader toward cab until Slide Stop hits truck bed (See Figure 7). 2. Drill four 7/16” holes into truck bed aligned with Slide Stop holes. 3.

  • Page 12: Spacer Installation

    VBX Spreader Installation Procedure Slide Stop Adjustment 1. Slide Stop can be adjusted up to two inches to make sure the spreader is not past flush with back of truck box. 2. To adjust, remove 3/8” Carriage bolts and nuts holding slide stop in place. 3.
  • Page 13 VBX Spreader Installation Procedure Ratchet Strap Installation Procedure Ratchet Straps must be securely attached at all times. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage. Figure 11. Ratchet Strap Installation & Orientation G10785 1. Orient Ratchet Straps as shown in Figure 11.
  • Page 14 Spinner Assembly Installation, Attachment, and Adjustment Spinner Assembly Installation 1. Attach Adjustment Assembly to Spinner Assembly in position shown using 5/16” Flat Washers (146) and Thumb Screws (19). See Figure 12. Figure 12. Spinner Assembly G10771 Spinner Assembly Attachment 2. Remove Attachment Pins (18) from Spinner Assembly.
  • Page 15 Spinner Assembly Removal and Swing Away / Unload Procedures In order to prevent injury or damage to the product, the Spinner Assembly must be completely empty when attaching or detaching it from the vehicle. In order to prevent injury or damage to the product, the Spinner Assembly must be completely empty when swinging unit away from spreader.

  • Page 16: Display Controller Installation Procedure

    Display Control Installation Procedure Display Controller Installation Procedure ITEM # QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION HDW01766 SCREW,SHEET METAL, 12 X 1/2 HDW14462 CARRIAGE BOLT, ¼-20 X 1/2, ST/ST HDW14463 THUMB NUT,1/4-20 HDW17833 SCREW,6-19 X ¼ PH PAN MSC17827 DISPLAY CONTROL VBS14460 MOUNT BRACKET VBS14461 SLIDE BRACKET...

  • Page 17: Display Controller Operation

    Display Controller Operation Display Controller Functions/Screens MAIN SCREEN (Figure 18) START/STOP button: Turns the feeder, spinner, and vibrator (if active) motors on/off. VIBRATE button: Cycles the vibrator between active and inactive modes. NOTE: Vibrator will only run when feeder is LIGHT button: Turns the rear lights on/off.
  • Page 18 Display Controller Operation Display Controller Indicator Graphics X: Controller has no communication with FEEDER or SPINNER ERROR: Motor is motor control module. disconnected or there is a circuit issue. Error codes come up individually. Figure 20. G10789 BUTTON STUCK: One of the buttons is Figure 23.
  • Page 19 Display Controller Operation FEEDER or SPINNER JAM STUCK: BURNT-OUT LIGHT: Rear light Feeder/Spinner could not free itself from disconnected or burnt out. One bulb obstacle. Cycle Start/Stop button. pictured equals one light out, two bulbs pictured equals two lights out. Figure 25.

  • Page 20: Material Loading Procedure

    Material Loading Procedure Material Loading Procedure This spreader is restricted to the use of dry salt, sand, sand/salt, or cinder/salt mix only. Never run other materials through the spreader. The spreader must be securely mounted to the vehicle before loading. DO NOT exceed GVWR or GAWR with spreader and load at any time.

  • Page 21: Spreader Operation

    Spreader Operation Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving spinner, auger, chain, and attachment points. Bystanders to stay a minimum of 25 feet away from operating spreader. Operating the Spreader 1. Start vehicle. Display will light up when 7. Push the Start/Stop button to activate the spreading system.

  • Page 22: Deflector Adjustment

    Deflector Adjustment ALWAYS disconnect Spinner Assembly before adjusting deflector. Failure to do so can result in personal injury. Deflector Adjustment The adjustable plastic deflector can be used to adjust the spread pattern as shown in Figure 30. The feeder and spinner motor speeds will also have an effect on the spread pattern. DEFLECTOR EFFECT DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER SIDE...
  • Page 23 Final Adjustments (If Applicable) Pintle Chain Restrictor Plate Figure 31. Restrictor Plate Installation G10770 Failure to disconnect power to spreader could in personal injury or death. 1. Pintle Chain spreaders are shipped with 7. Remove Restrictor Plate and position a restrictor plate in “Stored” position as under top plate as shown.

  • Page 24: Final Adjustments

    Final Adjustments (If Applicable) Failure to disconnect power to spreader could result in personal injury or death. Pintle Chain Conveyor Tension 1. The chain comes factory adjusted but should be checked at installation, periodically, and prior to each use. 2. Disconnect Power/Ground cable and main harness to spreader before performing any work.

  • Page 25: Maintenance And Storage

    Spreader Maintenance and Storage Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving spinner, auger, chain, and attachment points. Spreader Maintenance 1. Grease bearings and re-tighten NOTE: Lifting tray from spreader will hardware after every 20 hours of use. require two people. 2.
  • Page 26 Spreader Maintenance and Storage Spreader Storage 1. When finished using the spreader, back up to pile, swing out Spinner Assembly, and actuate Dump Switch to empty hopper. 2. Remove spreader from truck using Lift Bars as described in the installation section. 3.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Glossary of Problems 1. No power to controller (LED Screen not illuminated). 2. Large X appears on screen, power to controller (LED Screen illuminated). 3. Highlighted battery symbol appears on front screen, power to controller (LED Screen illuminated). 4.
  • Page 28 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM DIAGNOSTIC CHECK RESULT 3. Highlighted battery Check battery and alternator. Re-charge or replace. symbol appears on front screen, power to controller (LED Screen illuminated). controller. 4. Stuck Button indicator Disconnect display controller and Replace. appears on screen, power to re-connect.

  • Page 29: Recommended Bolt Torque

    Recommended Bolt Torque Figure 34. G10803 NOTE: The torque values listed above are based on dry, coated bolts, variables such as oil, or other lubrications may appreciably alter these values and must be taken into consideration. NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL FASTENERS BE PROPERLY TORQUED TO ASSURE A SAFE OPERATING TAILGATE SPREADER.
  • Page 30 Products which have been subject to misuse, negligence, accident, improper installation, maintenance, care or storage. Products mounted on vehicles other than those listed in the BOSS SNOWPLOW APPLICATION CHART AND SELECTION GUIDE. BOSS PRODUCTS does not assume liability for damage to your motor vehicle resulting from the attachment or use of any BOSS products.

  • Page 31: Warranty

    Products which have been subject to misuse or service, negligence, accident, improper installation, maintenance, care or storage. Products mounted on vehicles other than those listed in the BOSS SNOWPLOW APPLICATION CHART AND SELECTION GUIDE. BOSS PRODUCTS does not assume any liability for motor vehicle damage resulting from the attachment or use of any BOSS products.

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