Meyer LPV 3, Manual

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PV Installation / Assembly Instructions
Lifting Location
(crane only)
Lifting Location
(forklift only)
Tiedown Location
(each corner)
Bolt Location
(each body jack)
LIFTING & TIEDOWN
LOCATIONS
Vehicle Preparation
Overloading vehicle can create dangerous stability and
braking problems. Always consult and follow vehicle
manufacturer’s weight ratings and mounting instructions.
1.
Turn off vehicle engine and set parking brake.
2.
Remove tailgate from vehicle.
3.
Remove trailer hitch if equipped.
Spreader Preparation
1.
Remove all loose items from inside of hopper such
as the spinner assembly, controller, etc.
2. Top screen may be removed for access to internal lift point.
3. Make sure hopper is completely empty before attempting
to lift or move spreader.
Lifting Spreader
All chains, hooks, and straps must be of an ade uate weight
rating to support entire spreader including any additional or
optional e uipment that may be installed. Never attempt to
lift or move a spreader with material in the hopper.
1. Center Mounted ift Hook series spreaders can be
lifted with a crane or hoist by utilizing the center lift hook
located on the inverted vee inside of spreader hopper.
2. Forklift brackets series spreader can be lifted with a
forklift by utilizing the rear forklift brackets. Extended forks
are recommended for use with the forklift brackets. Verify
forklift is of an adequate weight rating to prevent forklift
from tipping while moving spreader.
Spreader Installation
The PV series spreader should be mounted directly on vehicle
bed, spreader is not designed to be supported by body
jacks alone or for chassis mount applications. Shipping skid
is intended to be removed before mounting spreader. Verify
mounting method is acceptable to vehicle manufacturer before
attempting to mount spreader.
1. Place spreader directly onto bed of vehicle with discharge
at the rear of the vehicle.
2.
Spreader is designed sit directly on vehicle bed. Do not
support spreader by body jacks alone. Spreader is not
designed to be chassis mounted.
3.
Attach spinner assembly to spreader. Make sure spreader
cannot tip when spinner assembly is installed (see spinner
assembly installation instructions).
4.
Reposition spreader on vehicle bed, just short of the spinner
assembly making contact with the rear most part of the
bed, bumper, pintle hook, etc.
5.
Bolt spreader to the vehicle using a minimum of four ½" grade
5 bolts and corresponding washers and lock nuts installed
through the mounting hole located in each body jack.
6.
Install one ratchet strap from each corner of vehicle bed
to appropriate spreader tie down location. Straps should
be installed at opposing angles to prevent spreader from
sliding in vehicle bed.
PV Installation / Assembly Instructions
The PV series spreader can be mounted and stored as a single unit. The PV series spreader will mount on most
medium or heavy duty pickup trucks. PV series spreader can be mounted on 1 ton and larger trucks, but may
require optional extended spinner.