Lit. No. 43991, Rev. 01
12
November 1, 2012
LOADING
This manual covers vehicles that have been
recommended for carrying the spreader. Please see
your local dealer for proper vehicle applications.
CERTIFICATION
APPROXIMATE MATERIAL WEIGHTS
NOTE: If spreader and ice-control material loading
is in doubt, weigh vehicle for compliance with
vehicle ratings.
NOTE: Use only dry, free-
fl
owing granular
materials with this spreader. Damp or wet
ice-control materials and other products may not
spread properly.
WARNING
Overloading could result in an accident or
damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR
ratings as found on the driver-side vehicle
door cornerpost.
WARNING
New untitled vehicle installation of a spreader
requires National Highway Traf
fi
c Safety
Administration altered vehicle certi
fi
cation
labeling. Installer to verify that struck load of
snow or ice control material does not exceed
GVWR or GAWR rating label and complies
with FMVSS.
CAUTION
Read and adhere to manufacturer's
ice-control material package
labeling, including Material Safety
Data Sheet requirements.
Salt = 40 lb/cu ft (avg.)
Very Coarse = 35 lb/cu ft
Coarse = 45 lb/cu ft
Fine = 50 lb/cu ft
LP-8
Cu Ft
Lb
8.0
320
3.1
124
5.9
236
Plus approximate base unit weight of 154 lb for LP-8 Model, including mount.
