Elston Manufacturing S-N100, Owner'S Manual

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Installation
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[8 to 16] 1/2” diameter grade 5 bolts 1 1/2 inches long with flat washers and nylon lock nuts to
match for securing mounting brackets to frame (depending on mounting)
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Corrosion preventive spray for coating threads and mating surfaces (recommended)
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Premium connectors, clips, heat shrink tube, and grommets for wire
Installation of the Sanders Tanks
Only drill and modify the frame of the vehicle as allowed by the manufacturer.
Unauthorized modifications may cause cracking or failure of frame. Generally
they prohibit drilling the flange of the frame rails or within 2” of the flange and
limit or prohibit the application of heat by tools such as welders and cutting
torches.
The first step is to determine the approximate mounting locations of the sander on the frame in front of
the drive wheels. Figure 4 shows the critical dimensions needed for installation.
The sanders should be installed according to the following guidelines:
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Grit tank sides should be 4 to 6 inches in front of the tires for adequate clearance between the
sander and the tire.
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The bottom of the grit tank should be installed 17 3/4” to 22” above the ground when the vehicle
is fully loaded to allow the discharge boots to be trimmed to the correct height.
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The distance of the sanders from the frame is set by the grit outlets on the bottom of the unit. The
center between those outlets should be between the tires with the outside edge of the sander no
further from the frame than the outside edge of the tire tread of the outside tire.
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The tank should be installed with the sight glass or level sensor on the side of the sander opposite
the tire if these optional accessories are present. However, tanks with a sight glass may be
installed with the sight glass facing the tire if it provides better visual access to check the grit
level on an S-N661 or S-N861. (Tanks with a level sensor should always be installed so that the
level sensor is on the side of the sander opposite the tire to prevent damage to the wiring.)
Figure 4: Sander Mounted on Long Square Tubing or Angled Metal