SaltDogg SHPE0750 Series Electric Drive Poly Hopper Spreader v.2 - Manual (Page 3)

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WARNING
Use extreme caution when working around an operating
vehicle engine.
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 har-
ness. 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.
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.
CAUTION
DO NOT MOUNT CONTROLLER IN WAY OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
2. Mounting the Spinner/Chute Assembly
A. Attach the Chute Assembly to the spreader, by
hooking the chute to the spreader by openings in
the chute handle.
B. Rotate the Chute into operating position and lock using
two spring latches.
WARNING
Do not drill holes into fuel tanks, fuel lines, through electrical
wiring, etc that may be damaged by drilling.
ATTENTION
Do not connect black (negative) wire to any part of vehicles
frame. Connect this terminal to battery’s negative terminal.
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
3. Install Control Box and Vehicle Wiring Harness
(See Fig. 6). 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.
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.
G. Make sure that the Controller is OFF. Connect the
small female terminal on the blue wire to the controller
Ignition (single red) wire. Connect the blue wire to an
accessory wire, terminal or fuse that is controlled by
the vehicle’s ignition switch located in the fuse panel
inside the truck cab.
Do not connect blue wire to high
amperage fuse or terminal.
H. Attach utility light kit (optional) to spreader hopper in
desired location. Connect as shown in Fig. 6. Use utility
light kit part number 3018009.