SaltDogg SHPE4000 Series Electric Drive Poly Hopper Spreader - Manual (Page 3)

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WARNING
Use extreme caution when working around an operating
vehicle engine.
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).
As alternative method spreader can be installed into dump
bed using Tailgate Latch Kit #3013744 (sold separately).
Fig.4. To insure proper installation follow instructions
supplied with kit #3013744.
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
Fig. 4
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.
C. Connect the Wire Harness round terminal to the
Controller round terminal.
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 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.
G. Make sure that the Controller is OFF. Connect blue wire’s
small female terminal to Controller’s Ignition wire. Connect
the blue wire from the Controller to an accessory wire/terminal
that is controlled by the vehicle’s ignition switch. (Fig.5)
CONNECT TO
FUSE OR WIRE IN
FUSE PANNEL
INSIDE TRUCK CAB
Fig. 5