Meyer Products assumes no responsibility for installations not
made in accordance with these instructions.
NOTE: SEE CAUTION.
Be certain all wires are securely
installed away from the exhaust system.
E. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION. Refer to Figure 1.
CAUTION
READ THIS ! . . Serious damage to Speed Control
will result if the following precautions are not
followed:
1] Do not install Speed Control until all other wiring is
installed and Motor is test-run.
2] Be certain to connect red wire to (+) terminal of Motor.
Connecting to (-) terminal will burn up Speed Control
Tape this (+) connection so it cannot accidentally be
grounded.
3] After wires are in place, but before connecting Speed
Control, connect a jumper wire from the red wire #36
to the red wire #34. The motor should run, indicating
proper grounding and wire installation. Remove jumper
wire.
4] After the Motor has successfully been test run, the
Speed Control can be installed. Do not allow the red
wire from the control to accidentally contact any
grounded object, including the control case itself.
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the red
(output) wire from the Speed Control to make contact with
ground, causing the transistor to burn up. Any grounding or
shorting of the red (output) wire which results in a burned
transistor is not covered by warranty.
1 Choose a location for the speed control (24) that is
convenient for the driver, noting whether mounting
bracket will be attached to the top or bottom of speed
control (24). Attach mounting bracket (25) to vehicle
using Round Head Machine Screws (26), flatwashers
(27), and hex nut (28). Make certain speed control
(24) is grounded by attaching ground wire to a good
vehicle ground.
2. Route the blue wire (35) from the speed control
location to the vehicle fuse panel and attach to a
switched terminal on the panel. This terminal must only
be “hot” when the ignition switch is “on.” DO NOT
attach blue wire to speed control at this time.
3. Attach the eyelet end of the 96" red wire (36) to the
positive terminal of the battery and route the plug end
to the location of the speed control. DO NOT attach to
speed control at this time.
4. Take the 222" red wire (34) and route the large rubber
plug end to the rear of the truck, securely tying to vehicle
frame. Be certain wire is clear of any sharp or moving
objects or the vehicle’s exhaust system.
CAUTION: Some vehicles are designed to operate with
exhaust temperatures as high as 18000F. This can easily
damage any wires which are routed too closely or
allowed to come in contact with any portion of the
exhaust system. Be certain all wires are securely
installed away from the exhaust system.
5. Attach the socket (31) to vehicle bumper or other
solid mounting point using #8-32 x 1" screws (43) and
#8-32 locknuts (44). Be certain the motor leads will
not be strained when the plug (33) is attached. Plug
the 222" red wire (34) into the socket. Secure black
wire from socket to a good grounding point on vehicle
frame. Clean all rust or undercoating from this area.
6. Attach red wire from motor plug (33) to positive “+”
terminal of motor. Tape this connection! Attach black
wire to negative “-” terminal of motor. Push plug (33)
into the socket (31). If spreader is removed, protect
the socket (31) using dummy plug (32).
7. Perform the motor run test as described in paragraphs
3 and 4 of the “Caution” above. If the motor operates
the 36" blue wire (35), 222" red wire (34) and 96" red
wire (36) can be attached to their respective terminals
on the speed control (24).
F.
OPERATION OF MINI SPREADER
1. Fill Hopper with #1 Rock Salt or Calcium Chloride from
bags. Do not use bulk material.
CAUTION: When filling Hopper, make certain there are no large
objects contained in the material which could cause the Auger
Spinner to bind and stop operation of the Spreader Motor. If
this should happen, the circuit breaker becomes overloaded
and will automatically break the circuit. Allow the Motor to cool
and clear the Auger before pushing the reset button.
2. It is recommended to check for free rotation of the Auger
Spinner before operating the Spreader due to possible
buildup of material between the Auger and neck of the
Hopper.
G. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Maintenance requirements for the Spreader during the
winter season are relatively simple. Periodically inspect
for loose bolts and nuts. Inspect for improper ground,
broken wires, frayed or cracked wire insulation. Replace
as necessary.
To keep maintenance to a minimum, the following
cautions are suggested:
1. Do not attempt to clear Auger or Spinner or to perform
any other maintenance or repair work on this Spreader
unless the ignition switch is in the “OFF” position.
2. Salt must be loose and free from lumps and must be
kept dry.
3. Empty Hopper after each use and hose the Spreader
off.
4. When the Spreader is no longer being used, remove it
from the tailgate. Remove any rust or corrosion from
the metal parts, then prime the paint. It is recommended
to detach 96" red wire (36) to prevent activation when
not required. Store Spreader in a suitable location and
attach dummy plug (32) to socket (31) to protect
from corrosion.
