SaltDogg SHPE4000 Series Electric Drive Poly Hopper Spreader - Manual (Page 4)

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Spreader Operation
1. SHPE4000 spreader is equipped with a dual independent
speed Controller with warning lights and a Vibrator switch.
To start the spreader, press the ON-OFF switch. Switch will
illuminate. The auger will accelerate to full speed for 2 sec.,
then slow down to dialed speed. The spinner will accelerate
to full speed for 2 sec., then slow down to dialed speed.
2. To activate the Vibrator press the Vibrator switch ON.
Vibrator switch will illuminate.
3. To stop the spreader push ON-OFF switch to OFF
position.
Material Flow Adjustments
Always use screen during spreader operation! Various
materials have different moisture absorption rate, some
materials may not perform as desired. Therefore, the
substitution of the alternate material may be necessary for
optimum performance.
SHPE4000 equipped with adjustable inverted vee. Use
lowest setting for salt and raise inverted vee when salt/
sand mixture or sand is used. Material spray pattern can be
adjusted by changing chute shield position.
Warning Lights.
SaltDogg ® Controller has two warning lights: “Overload”
and “Jam”. The “Overload” light will be illuminated when
the auger is in “Unclogging” mode.
In this mode auger will automatically reverse several times
to free itself. If the auger will not be able to unclog itself,
the “Jam” light will be illuminated and the Controller will
shut-off.
SaltDogg
® Controller has an internal circuit breaker in the
vibrator circuit. The vibrator circuit breaker will trip and
the light in the vibrator switch will go out in an overload
situation. To reset the vibrator circuit breaker: Turn off the
vibrator switch for 30 seconds. Turn the vibrator switch on
to restart the vibrator.
Do not run the vibrator longer than 45 minutes with 15
minutes between runs to avoid overheating.
Spreader Maintenance
WARNING! Always disconnect power when
servicing spreader.
1. Use dielectric grease on all electrical connectors before
an electrical connection is made or after connector is
disconnected
2. Grease Auger bearings after every 20 hours of use.
3. Empty the spreader of all ice control materials when not in
use. Wash out the spreader to prevent material builds up.
4. It is recommended to cover spreader with the tarp during
storage periods. Tarp can be attached to side gussets.
Vibrator is not serviceable. Controller is not serviceable.
Warning! Never attempt to remove spreader with material
in hopper.
Warning! Never leave material in the hopper for extended
period of time. Material may freeze and seriously damage
spreader!