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Lit. No. 31006/31010, Rev. 00 

June 1, 2022

SAFETY

 CAUTION

•  Do not operate a spreader in need of 

maintenance.

•  Before operating the spreader, reassemble 

any parts or hardware removed for cleaning 

or adjusting.

•  Before operating the spreader, remove 

materials such as cleaning rags, brushes, 

and hand tools from the spreader.

•  While operating the spreader, use auxiliary 

warning lights, except when prohibited by law.

•  Tighten all fasteners according to the 

Torque Chart. Refer to Torque Chart for the 

recommended torque values.

 CAUTION

Disconnect electric and/or hydraulic power 

and tag out if required before servicing or 

performing maintenance.

NOTE: Lubricate grease fittings after each use. 

Use a good quality multipurpose grease.

PERSONAL SAFETY

•  Remove ignition key and put the vehicle in PARK 

or in gear to prevent others from starting the 

vehicle during installation or service.

• 

Wear only snug-fitting clothing while working on 

your vehicle or spreader.

•  Do not wear jewelry or a necktie, and secure long hair.
•  Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from 

battery acid, gasoline, dirt, and dust.

•  Avoid touching hot surfaces such as the engine, 

radiator, hoses, and exhaust pipes.

• 

Always have a fire extinguisher rated BC handy, 

for flammable liquids and electrical fires.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Improper installation and operation could cause 

personal injury and/or equipment and property damage. 

Read and understand labels and the Owner's Manual 

before installing, operating, or making adjustments.

 WARNING

•  Driver to keep bystanders minimum of 25 feet 

(7.62 m) away from operating spreader.

•  Before working with the spreader, secure all 

loose-fitting clothing and unrestrained hair.

•  Before operating the spreader, verify that all 

safety guards are in place.

•  Before servicing the spreader, wait for 

conveyor and spinner to stop.

•  Do not climb into or ride on spreader.

 WARNING

Do not install the control for this product in 

the deployment path of an air bag. Refer to 

vehicle manufacturer's manual for air bag 

deployment area(s).

 CAUTION

If rear directional, CHMSL light, or brake 

stoplights are obstructed by the spreader, the 

lights shall be relocated, or auxiliary directional 

or brake stoplights shall be installed.

 CAUTION

During the hopper spreader installation 

we recommend the addition of an OSHA 

compliant backup alarm. This alarm is 

required for OSHA governed employers.

 CAUTION

DO NOT leave unused material in hopper. 

Material can freeze or solidify, causing unit 

to not work properly. Empty and clean after 

each use.

 WARNING

Vehicles <10,000 lb GVWR: Obstructing the 

visibility from the vehicle's rear camera could 

result in serious injury or damage. An auxiliary 

camera system shall be installed if the 

vehicle's rear camera is removed or blocked.

 WARNING

Do not exceed GVWR, GAWR, or maximum 

vehicle load capacity, including the spreader 

and ballast. See Loading section to determine 

maximum volumes of spreading material.

Summary of Contents for STEEL-CASTER

Page 1: ...STEEL CASTER Hopper Spreaders 0 35 yd for Half Ton Trucks Installation Instructions A DIVISION OF FISHER LLC CAUTION Read this document before installing or operating the spreader These Installation I...

Page 2: ...ut the warning and caution labels on the spreader NOTE If labels are missing or cannot be read see your sales outlet CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result...

Page 3: ...Lit No 31006 31010 Rev 00 3 June 1 2022 SAFETY WARNING CAUTION LABELS continued...

Page 4: ...quipment and property damage Read and understand labels and the Owner s Manual before installing operating or making adjustments WARNING Driver to keep bystanders minimum of 25 feet 7 62 m away from o...

Page 5: ...s 8 8 and 10 9 These torque values apply to fasteners except those noted in the instructions Torque ft lb Grade 5 Grade 8 Size Size Torque ft lb Class 8 8 Class 10 9 Torque ft lb Class 8 8 Class 10 9...

Page 6: ...hway Traffic Safety Administration altered vehicle certification labeling Installer to verify that struck load of snow or ice control material does not exceed GVWR or GAWR rating label and complies wi...

Page 7: ...olumes of spreading material 4 With the occupants in the vehicle for normal hopper spreader operation weigh the vehicle to obtain gross vehicle weight GVW 5 Subtract the GVW from the GVWR to determine...

Page 8: ...Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 11 000 lb 4990 kg E Gross Vehicle Weight GVW empty 7402 3358 kg F Payload Available 3598 lb 1632 kg G Material Density 2160 lb yd3 1282 kg m3 H Maximum Volume 1 67 yd3...

Page 9: ...p screws in place of the shipping bracket fasteners removed from the hopper 4 Remove the two 5 16 lag bolts that fasten the spinner deflector assembly to the pallet Remove the 1 4 hardware that fasten...

Page 10: ...eck for clearance INSTALL HOPPER IN VEHICLE BED NOTE Periodically throughout the snow and ice control season verify that mounting devices are secure 1 Remove the vehicle tailgate 2 Remove the wood shi...

Page 11: ...other components could be damaged 8 Move the spreader back into position Secure the spreader to the vehicle with four installer supplied 5 8 Grade 5 cap screws as required by the vehicle application w...

Page 12: ...n Straps Install tie down straps from the tie down loops on the spreader body to the vehicle frame as shown Use one strap per loop pulling diagonally away from the hopper body WARNING Spreader shall b...

Page 13: ...w 2 Attach the spinner drive assembly to the spreader with the lock pins from the parts box Install the upper lock pin first The upper lock pin goes through the lower chute support holes and the upper...

Page 14: ...e Verify that the harness cannot drop onto the road when disconnected from the spreader 6 Attach the vehicle battery cable red wire to the other fuse holder stud so that the ring terminal is on top of...

Page 15: ...b control mounting location that can be reached by the harness The location must be within easy reach of the vehicle operator without restricting access to vehicle controls or instrumentation Do not m...

Page 16: ...el and may be located either in the cab or in the rear of the vehicle Always use the tap provided by the OEM DO NOT splice the orange wire into the wire coming off the stoplight switch by the brake pe...

Page 17: ...hardware to prevent galling 1 Using the two 10 x 5 8 screws and nuts fasten the license plate light to the bracket Using the two license plate screws fix the license plate to the bracket and license p...

Page 18: ...ire is exposed 3 Crimp the supplied ring terminal to the black wire and cover it with heat shrink tubing 4 Crimp the white wire from the plate light to the brown wire on the spinner harness using the...

Page 19: ...To Vehicle Switched Accessory To Vehicle CHMSL Signal tap located in cab 100A Fuse 4 ga Black Cab Control 4 Way Connector Vehicle Cable Assembly Connectors 18 ga Shielded Twisted Pair Cable Battery To...

Page 20: ...2022 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Spreader Module Spinner Drive Harness Assembly Chain Drive Harness Assembly Spinner Harness Assembly ACC Tap To CHMSL POSITIVE NEGATIVE Red White Black 0 35 yd SPREADERS WIT...

Page 21: ...t by turning it clockwise while holding the jam nut Repeat with the opposite take up bolt tightening equally on both passenger s side and driver s side until the chain is in the middle of the chain te...

Page 22: ...o all electrical connections Verify that wire harnesses and battery cables are properly secured away from hot sharp or moving parts Verify that the vehicle battery cable has sufficient ground clearanc...

Page 23: ...Lit No 31006 31010 Rev 00 23 June 1 2022...

Page 24: ...e manufacturer may require or recommend optional equipment for spreaders Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a spreader Fisher Engineering offers a limited warranty for all spreaders and accessories Se...

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