Meyer LPV 3, Manual

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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 to allow 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 olyhawk 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 olyhawk 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 Polyhawk 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. Make sure spreader cannot tip and lower spinner
assembly. Spinner weighs over lbs. and may re uire
more than one person to safely raise / lower.
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
1/2" grade 5 bolts and corresponding washers and
locknuts 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.
Polyhawk Installation / Assembly Instructions
The Polyhawk series spreader can
be mounted and stored as a single
unit. The Polyhawk series spreader
will mount on most medium or heavy
duty pickup trucks. Polyhawk series
spreaders can be mounted on 1-ton
and larger trucks, but may require
optional spinner extension.
Lifting Location
(Crane only)
LIFTING & TIEDOWN
LOCATION
Bolt Location
(each body jack)
Tiedown
Location
(each corner)
Lifting Location
(Forklift only)
Polyhawk Installation / Assembly Instructions