SaltDogg TGSUVPROA, TGS01B, TGS03, TGS05B, TGS06 User Manual

9049 Tyler Blvd. • Mentor, Ohio 44060

TM

Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]

Toll-Free Fax [phone] • saltdogg.com

Installation Instructions

3011864 TGS Controller

Serial Number 26000 and higher.

IMPORTANT!

Before installation, check your truck's battery and alternator using
load tester. Do not proceed to installation if truck electrical system
does not function properly!

Note: Always disconnect battery before attempting to install
electrical components on your vehicle.

1. Mount the controller in a convenient location in the truck
cab. It is recommended not to mount the controller directly in
front of heat vents. Allow ample air space around controller.

CAUTION!

Do not mount controller in the way of air bag deployment!

2. Route both wire harnesses into truck cab through firewall
(it maybe necessary to drill holes). Insulate hole to avoid water
leaks. Insure no wires are nicked or damaged during installation.

3. Connect the 4-pin connecter on the wire harness to the
control box.

4. Connect the 2-pin connector on the power cable to the
control box.

5. Lay out a path for the power cable to the battery, use quick
ties to secure power cable.

DO NOT CONNECT TO BATTERY AT THIS TIME!

6. Lay out path for wire harness to the rear of the vehicle. Stay
clear of the exhaust system. Excess heat can damage the wire
harnesses. Use quick ties to secure harness to underbody.

RED- BATTERY POSITIVE

BLACK- BATTERY NEGATIVE

2

7. Connect the wire harness to the motor and vibrator (if
equipped).

8. Connect red wire to battery positive terminal. Connect
black wire to battery negative terminal.

THIS IS A WIRE GROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM! NO
CONNECTIONS TO TRUCK’S FRAME OR BODY ALLOWED!

In trucks with dual battery systems always connect power
cable to primary battery (larger capacity/ truck starting
battery).

Controller Operation

1. To start spreader, be sure that truck engine is running to
prevent battery from discharging. Flip power switch into ON
position. Controller switches will get illuminated. Spreader
motor will start with full speed for short time and then drop to
the speed settings selected.

2. To adjust speed simply rotate speed knob until desired
speed number will be achieved.

3. Push Blast button if full motor speed is needed. Blast
is momentary function, releasing Blast button will return
controller into original speed setting.

4. To activate vibrator depress vibrator button for about 2
seconds. To stop vibrator repeat same action.

5. To turn controller OFF, simply flip power switch into
OFF position.

6. If battery voltage drops below 10 VDC, controller shuts off
automatically.

4

TO REVERSE MOTOR,

FLIP CONNECTORS

1

CONTROLLER WIRES

INPUT WIRES:
RED (10AWG) - BATTERY “+”
BLACK (10AWG) - BATTERY “-”
RED (16AWG) - IGNITION “+”

OUTPUT WIRES
RED - SPINNER POSITIVE
BLACK - SPINNER NEGATIVE
BROWN (20 AMP FUSE) - VIBRATOR POSITIVE
GREEN - VIBRATOR NEGATIVE

5

3

Bill of Materials

ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCR IPTIO N

1 3011864 1 CONTROLLER TGS W/ VIBRATOR SWITCH
2 3008615 1 WIRE HARNESS, POWER TGS
3 3008620 1 WIRE HARNESS MAIN W/ VIBRATOR, TGS
4 3014441 1 MOTOR 12 VDC, TGS
5 3007416 1 VIBRATOR 200 LBS 12 VDC for TGS07
5 3008076 1 VIBRATOR 200 LBS 12 VDC for TGS06

Controller Codes

9049 Tyler Blvd. • Mentor, Ohio 44060

TM

Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]

Toll-Free Fax [phone] • saltdogg.com

SPEED

DISPLAY

1 Controller out of calibration Replace controller

F

VIBRATOR

SWITCH

MOTOR, WIRE HARNESS,

CONTROLLER STATUS

ACTION

REQUIRED

Turn controller OFF for 30 sec. Turn

2 E Internal error.

controller ON. If reboot doesn't
work, replace.

Ignition wire connected to 12 VDC

3

L

source, positive harness wire is
disconnected from battery

Connect red wire to battery

4 Truck's battery is low. Check truck electrical system

5 F

6 H

7 U

Wire harness positive wire short to
truck's body/ frame. Motor internal
fuse (40 AMP) blown.

Wire harness motor wires short to
each other (red to black).

Short circuit in vibrator or in wire
harness connected to vibrator.
Outside fuse (30 AMP) is blown.
Vibrator disconnected.

Find and eliminate short circuit.
Replace fuse.

Find and eliminate short circuit.

Find and eliminate short circuit.
Replace fuse.
Connect vibrator.

8 Light blinking Internal vibrator fuse blown. Find and eliminate short.

Speed number

9

blinking, motor turns
slow or stopped.

Motor is overloaded.
Motor wires in wire harness shorted
to each other.

Clear jam.
Find and eliminate short.

10 P No contact in spinner motor circuit. Find and correct broken connection.

Turn OFF controller. Reposition

11 C Controller temperature over 160F.

controller for better temperature
control.

WARRANTY

Buyers Products Co. warrants all tr uck/trailer hardware manufactured or distributed by it, to be free from defects in material and work­manship for a period of one year from date of shipment. Parts must be properly installed and used under normal conditions. Any
product which has been altered, including modification, misuse, accident or lack of maintenance will not be considered under
warranty. Normal wear is excluded. The sole responsibility of Buyers Products Co. under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing any part
or parts which are returned, prepaid, and are found to be defective by Buyers Products Co. Authorization from Buyers Products Co. must be obtained
before returning any part. No charges for transportation or labor performed on Buyers’ products will be allowed under this warranty.

3019468 Rev. C