SaltDogg SHPE1000 User Manual

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Installation Instructions

SHPE1000 Series
SaltDogg® Electric Drive
Poly Hopper Spreader

1.0 cubic yards

Serial numbers 8500 and higher

Table of Contents

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

Safety Precautions ......................................................................1

Warranty Information .................................................................2

Installation Instructions ........................................................ 2-4

Spreader Operation ..................................................................... 5

Spreader Maintenance ............................................................... 5

Repair Parts & Drawings ......................................................6-10

General Information

Spreader models:

• SHPE1000- spreader with standard length chute

• SHPE1000X- spreader with extended length chute

Overall Length: 72 inches
Overall Width: 48 inches
Overall Height: (installed): 34 inches
Empty Weight: 343 lbs. (standard chute), 347 lbs. (extended

chute)

Capacity Struck: 1.0 cu. yd.

Vehicle Requirements

• 3/4 or 1 ton pick-up truck above 8500# GVWR.

• 135 AMP or higher alternator is recommended.

CAUTION

Do not overload vehicle beyond the vehicle’s GVWR or GAWR.
Check vehicle's load rating certification sticker for maximum
vehicle capacity.

Average Material Weights

Materials to use Weight (pounds per cubic yard)
Fine Salt-Dry 1,250
Coarse Salt-Dry 950
Sand/Salt up to 50/50 Mix-Dry 2,700

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

9049 Tyler Blvd. • Mentor, Ohio 44060

Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]

Toll-Free Fax [phone] • saltdogg.com

SHPE1000 SALT DOGG 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. 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 defective by Buyers Products
Company.

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

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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 Owners Manual before operating this
spreader.

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

3. Check to make sure all safety guards are securely

mounted into place before operating this spreader.

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

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

6. Do not adjust, clean, lubricate or unclog material
jambs without first turning off the spreader.

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

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

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

10. Always disconnect the battery before removing or
replacing electrical components.

F. Attach the Chute Assembly to the spreader. First, hook
the Chute to the spreader by openings in the Chute’s
handle.

Fig. 2

Then rotate the Chute into operating position and lock
using two spring latches.

Installation Instructions

1. Mounting the Spreader onto the Vehicle:
A. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.
B. Check truck’s bed for all kinds of sharp debris

or foreign objects. They can cut and seriously damage
poly hopper.

C. Lift spreader using tie downs (fig. 1), or using fork lift.
D. Lower spreader into the truck bed.
E. Center the spreader from side to side on the vehicle.

USE ALL TIE-DOWNS
TO LIFT SPREADER

Fig. 1

Fig. 3

G. Slide spreader towards front of the truck leaving
adequate space between chute and truck (2-3 inches).
Measure the distance from the front of the truck bed to
front of the hopper’s front legs. Fabricate spacer to fit
between front of the spreader and front of the bed per Fig.
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2" x 6"

FIT TO BOX

Fig. 4

FIT TO BOX

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2" x 4"

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Fig. 5

H. Secure spreader using four ratchet straps as shown in
Fig. 6. Tighten straps evenly to secure spreader in the
middle of the truck box.

WARNING

Do not drill holes into fuel tanks, fuel lines, through electrical
wiring, etc that may be damaged by drilling.

2. Install Control Box & Vehicle Wiring Harness (Fig. 7).

NOTE: THIS IS A WIRE GROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM!
NO CONNECTIONS TO TRUCK'S FRAME OR BODY
ALLOWED! ALWAYS DISCONNECT BATTERY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
ON YOUR VEHICLE.

WARNING

Use extreme caution when working around an operating
vehicle engine.

To insure good performance of your spreader, check the
condition of truck’s electrical system. Using digital voltmeter,
check alternator and battery voltage. The voltage reading
should fall between 13.6 and 15.3 volts with engine running,
head lights and heater fan turned on. 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 terminal to the Chute’s
harness, large terminal to the Hopper’s harness. Drill all
necessary holes or use existing ones to pass the round

connector into the trucks cab. Secure harness to truck’s
frame.

B. Mount the Controller in a convenient location in the truck
cab. Do not mount controller directly in front of the heat
vents. Allow ample air space around controller. Protect
controller from water, dirt and dust.

CAUTION

Fig. 6

Verify with the vehicle’s manufacturer that the factory
installed anchor points are designed for tie-down such
load. Inspect straps and hardware after each time
spreader is loaded. Tighten straps and hardware if
necessary.

DO NOT MOUNT CONTROLLER IN WAY OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.

DO NOT DRILL OR TAP INTO CONTROLLER ! WARRANTY WILL BE VOID!

C. Apply dielectric grease or similar compound to
connectors before assembly. Connect the round
connector on the wire harness to the round connector on
the controller.

D. Lay out path for the power cable in the truck’s engine
compartment. Drill hole in the firewall or use an existing
one to pass the wire harness. Passing the power cable from
inside of the cab to the battery is recommended to protect
the large high amperage connector. Do not route the power
cable close to exhaust system!

E. Connect power cable connector to controller.

F. Connect the power cable ring terminals to the truck

battery, white-positive, and black-negative.

ATTENTION

Do not connect black (negative) wire to any part of vehicles
frame. Connect this terminal to battery’s negative terminal.

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