SaltDogg 1400600SS User Manual

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Installation Manual

1400600SS Self-Contained Stainless Steel Hopper Spreaders

Table of Contents

Warranty Information ................................................................ 1

General Information .................................................................. 1

Safety Precautions .....................................................................2

Installation Instructions ...........................................................3

Spreader Operation ....................................................................4

Spreader Maintenance .............................................................. 6

Repair Parts & Drawings .......................................................... 8

SPREADER WARRANTY INFORMATION

This warranty replaces all previous warranties and no employee
of this company is authorized to extend additional warranties, or
agreements, or implications not explicitly covered herein.

Buyers Products Company warrants all parts of the product to be
free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1)
year, from the date of installation. Parts must be properly installed
and used under normal conditions. Normal wear is excluded.

Any part which has been altered, including modifications, misuse,
accident, or lack of maintenance will not be considered under this
warranty.

The sole responsibility of Buyers Products Company under this
warranty is limited to repairing or replacing any part(s) which
are returned, prepaid, 30 days after such defect is discovered,
and returned part(s) are found to be defec tive by Buyers Products
Company.

General Information

1. Recommended Vehicle Requirements:

• 3/4 or 1 ton Pick-up Truck Above 8500# GVWR

2. Average Material Weights:

MAtERI Al WEIGH t (POUNDS PER CUb IC YARD)

#1 Rock Salt 950
#2 Rock Salt 1,215
Coarse Sand - Dry 2,565
Coarse Sand - Wet 3,240

Note: To calculate the total spreader weight (including ice
control material); add the empty spreader weight plus the
ice control material and spreader accessories.

Authorization from Buyers Products Company must be obtained
before returning any part. The following information must accom-

pany defective parts returned to Buyers Products Company: RMA#,

spreader model, serial number, date installed, and distributor from
whom purchased.

Buyers Products Company shall not be liable for damage arising out
of failure of any unit to operate properly, or failure, or delay in work,
or for any consequential damages. No charges for transportation or
labor performed on any part will be allowed under this warranty.

CAUTION

Do not overload vehicle beyond the vehicle’s Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or Gross Axel
Weight Ratings (GAWR). Check the vehicle’s load
rating certification sticker for maximum vehicle
capacity.

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3. Hopper Storage Capacity

4. Make sure the motor cover is securely fastened to the

spreader before operating the spreader.

5. Verify that all personnel are clear of the spreader spray
area before starting or operating this spreader.

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6. Keep all loose clothing, hair, jewelry and limbs clear of the

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spreader before starting or operating this spreader.

7. Do not over-load your vehicle beyond payload limits. If
there are any questions, contact the vehicle manufacturer.

8. Do not adjust, clean, oil or unclog material jams without
first turning off the spreader.

HOPPER CAPACITIES

12" .50 CU-YD

19" 1.0 CU-YD

27" 1.80 CU-YD

4. Recommended Fastener Torques:

Maintain all fastener torques as shown in the following
table. Failure to do so may cause injury to persons.

SAE GRADE 2 SAE GRADE 5
ft-lbS ft-lbS

1/4-20 6 9
5/16-18 11 18
3/8-18 19 31
3/8-24 24 46
7/16-14 30 50
1/2-13 45 75
9/16-12 66 110
5/8-11 93 150

Safety Precautions

WARNING

Observe the following Safety Precautions before,
during and after operating this spreader. By follow­ing these precautions and common sense, possible
injury to persons and potential damage to this
machine may be avoided.

1. Read this entire Owner’s Manual before operating this
spreader.

9. Do not climb on or in the spreader during operation. Do
not ride on the spreader while the vehicle is in motion.

10. Make sure the spreader is securely fastened to the ve­hicle in accordance with this manual.

11. Do not operate a spreader that is in need of maintenance
or repairs.

12. Always disconnect the wire harness before removing or
replacing any electrical components.

Installation Instructions

1. Mounting the Spreader onto the Vehicle:
A. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.

B. Lift the spreader by lifting loops on side of hopper.

WARNING

The lifting device must be adequately rated to lift
a payload equal to or greater than the spreader
weight. See page 1 for spreader weights. Empty
spreader before lifting.

C. Elevate the spreader off the vehicle with lumber. Place
lumber under the side gussets of the spreader. This will help
with removal of excess material that accumulates under the
spreader.

2. Read all safety decals on the spreader before operating the
spreader.

3. Check to make sure all safety guards are securely
mounted into place before operating this spreader.

D. Center the spreader on the vehicle with the end of the
gear mount 14" to the rear of the nearest vertical obstruction
(bumper, trailer hitch, etc). Attach chute to spreader, check
for interference between the vehicle and the Spinner/Chute
Assembly.

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E. Bolt the spreader to the vehicle frame through the lengths
of lumber using the holes located in each of the four (4) side
gussets. Use 1/2" SAE Grade 5 hardware as required by
vehicle application.

F. In addition secure the spreader to the vehicle by attach­ing the four (4) tie-down eyes located at each corner of the
spreader to the vehicle’s factory installed anchor points us­ing suitable tie-down devices.

• The spreader must be securely fastened to the
frame of the vehicle.

• Verify with the vehicle’s manufacturer that the
factory installed anchor points are designed for
tie-down of such load.

• Periodically check that the spreader mounting
hardware is securely tightened, retighten if necessary.

2. Control Box and Vehicle Wiring Harness Installation

To insure good performance of your spreader, check the
condition of truck’s electrical system. Using digital voltmeter,
check alternator and battery voltage. With engine running
and head lights and heater fan on good voltage reading
should fall between 13.0 and 15.3 volts. If voltage reading
falls out of this range, check and adjust your electric system.

A. Lay out a wiring path for the Vehicle Wiring Harness.
Connect the Wire Harness smaller connector to the Chute’s

harness, large connector to the Hopper’s harness. Drill
all necessary holes or use existing ones to pass the round
connector into the trucks cab. Attach harness to truck’s frame.

B. Mount the Controller in a convenient location in the truck
cab. It is recommended not to mount Controller directly in
front of the heat vents.

WARNING

Do not install controller in the deployment path of an air
bag. Refer to vehicle manufacturer’s manual for air bag
deployment area(s).

C. Connect the Wire Harness round connector to the
Controller round connector.

Lay out path for the Power Cable in the truck’s engine

D.
compartment. Drill hole in the firewall or use an existing one
to pass wire harness. It is recommended to pass the Power
Cable from inside of the cab to the battery due to the large high
amperage connector. Do not route close to exhaust system!

E. Connect Power Cable terminal to Controller.

F. Connect the Power Cable ring terminals to the truck’s

battery, white-positive, and black-negative.

WARNING

Use extreme caution when working around an operating
vehicle engine.

CONNECT TO
FUSE OR WIRE IN
FUSE PANNEL
INSIDE TRUCK CAB

G.

Make sure that the Controller is OFF. Connect blue wire’s
small female terminal to Controller’s Ignition wire. Connect the
blue wire to an accessory wire/terminal that is controlled by
the vehicle’s ignition switch.

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