Aero AeroForce F2B Installation Instructions Manual Download

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Since 1944

AeroForce F2B

Installation Instructions

AeroForce F2B

Summary of Contents for AeroForce F2B

Page 1: ...dustries com Indianapolis IN Omaha NE Kent OH Attention Dealers Please give this manual to the customer when product is delivered Serving the Truck Trailer Industry Since 1944 AeroForce F2B Installation Instructions AeroForce F2B ...

Page 2: ...nstalling Manual Crank Assembly 3b 12 Installing the Chain and Chain Cover s 3c 13 Electrical Installing the Standard Electrical Controls with Rocker Switch Truck 4a 14 15 Install and Wire Motor for Semi trailer Truck 4b 16 Install Interior Cab Rocker Switch for Semi trailer Truck 4c 17 Wiring Diagram for Lead Pup with Contactors Mounted on Tractor 4d 18 19 Wiring Diagram for Lead Pup with Contact...

Page 3: ...orce F2B Wind Deflectors Tarp Housings End Plates Brackets and Roll Up Bars Pages 6 11 Lower Pivot Assemblies Page 22 Aluminum Arm Assemblies and Cross Arms Pages 24 26 Crank Assemblies and Covers Pages 12 13 ...

Page 4: ...stand near damaged arms tarp Always check to make sure that no one is at the rear of the bo or in the immediate area while repairing Arms could come loose allowing the arm to rotate to the rear with tremendous force ARNIN DO NOT operate when damaged If the arms are damaged or fail to rotate freely under normal operation for any reason discontinue use until repairs can be made ARNIN Routinely inspe...

Page 5: ...n End or Box Wrenches 7 16 1 2 9 16 3 4 1 1 8 Vice Grip Pliers 2 pair Electric or Air Drill Philips Screw Drivers small and large Allen Wrench Set Tools Required for Installation Customer If you have any concerns or questions prior to the installation of this product please call our Customer Service at 1 800 535 9545 This manual explains how to install and maintain the AeroForce F2B tarping system...

Page 6: ... keep the air from coming in under the wind deflector 2 to a minimum 3 Figure 6 2 Move the end plates inward until they are against the cab shield or top rail Lift rear of assembly until the aligning notch is even with the top rail Clamp driver s side end plate into place 4 Using the end plate as a template drill three 13 32 holes through the top rail where square holes reside 5 Secure driver s si...

Page 7: ...ght and parallel with end plates mark holes through brackets 2 Drill marked holes using 17 32 drill bit 3 Figure 7 1 Attach mounting brackets with rubber bushings 3 1 2 13 x 2 hex bolt 4 1 2 flat washer 5 and 1 2 13 nylon hex nut 6 Tighten until bushings compress to approximately 3 8 to 1 2 4 Figure 7 2 Hold housing up to trailer firmly center on trailer and trace holes in mounting brackets Drill ...

Page 8: ...bolt and 1 4 20 nylon hex nut removed in Step 2a 1 4 On the passenger s side align the fixed manual roll up bar 1 with the bearing and insert shaft through the bearing NOTE Make sure there is clearance on the outside of end plate of tarp housing to allow shaft to stick out far enough 5 Bolt the shaft using the 1 4 20 x 2 1 4 hex bolt and 1 4 20 nylon hex nut removed in Step 2a 1 Index Description ...

Page 9: ...om that end Insert end onto shaft of motor RA SWB 1 line up hole in roll up tube with hole in motor shaft and with previously removed nut and bolt secure roll up bar to shaft 6 On the opposite end line up the fixed electric roll up bar 2 with the bearing and insert shaft through the bearing NOTE Make sure there is clearance on the outside of end plate of tarp housing to allow shaft to stick out fa...

Page 10: ...ll up bar is against bearing Extend other end of roll up bar out and insert shaft through the bearing on the passenger s end of tarp housing NOTE Make sure there is clearance on the outside of tarp housing to allow shaft to stick out far enough 4 Figure 10 1 With passenger s end of roll up bar within 1 4 1 2 of bearing drill two 257 F drill holes thru both tubes as shown 5 Secure outside tube to i...

Page 11: ... up bar with hole in motor shaft and with previously removed nut and bolt secure roll up bar to shaft 5 Extend other end of roll up bar out and insert shaft through the bearing on the passenger s end of tarp housing NOTE Make sure there is clearance on the outside of tarp housing to allow shaft to stick out far enough 6 With passenger s end of roll up bar within 1 4 1 2 of bearing drill two 257 F ...

Page 12: ...lts and nuts use self tapping bolts and lock washers Not included in the package 1 Remove the cover if installed on the crank assembly and lay cover aside until after the chain is installed 2 Figure 12 2 Place the crank assembly at or near the bottom front corner of the box on the driver s side Rotate the crank assembly so that it angles toward the tarp roll up bar 3 Mark the mounting holes on the...

Page 13: ... Chain Cover Lower Aluminum 1 Index Description Qty 5 Guard Mounting Brackets 6 6 14 x 1 2 Self Drilling Screw 6 7 14 x 1 Self Drilling Screw 6 8 Crank Handle 1 Aluminum Cover 3 Figure 13 2 Install crank cover lower aluminum 4 with the guard mounting brackets 5 to the body with 14 x 1 2 self drilling screws 6 and 14 x 1 self drilling screw 7 4 Figure 13 3 Position the chain cover aluminum 3 so tha...

Page 14: ...lamp Metal Loom Plastic Coated 12 21 Wiring Diagram Reverse Contactor 1 IMPORTANT Switch is not rated for outdoor use 1 Open and layout all electric hardware parts 2 Find a convenient place on the driver s side under the dashboard to mount the rocker switch Using the switch as a template mark and drill two 9 32 holes 3 Mount rocker switch 3 using 2 1 4 20 x 1 Hex bolts 14 4 1 4 flat washers 16 and...

Page 15: ...tion Insufficient or improper loop can result in wire damage when the bed is raised 7 Measure distance between rocker switch 3 and reverse DC contactor 1 Wire switch 3 and reversing DC contactor 1 according to diagram with 14 wire 6 8 Measure distance between battery and reverse DC contactor 1 run 6 wire 5 between the two 9 Install a circuit breaker 4 at or very near the battery s positive termina...

Page 16: ...e For End Dumps 2a Figure 16 1 Run 6 wire from receptacle to rear of trailer onto dump bed back to the front of the trailer and up to the motor Secure all wire with clamps For Bottom Dumps 2b Figure 16 2 Run 6 wire from receptacle up to the motor Secure all wire with clamps 3 Attach 6 wire to motor with 1 4 ring terminals 6 Black Wire Terminal 1 6 Red Wire Terminal 2 Schematic 6 Black Wire Termina...

Page 17: ...near back of cab with 1 4 20 x 2 hex bolts 4 Connect breaker to battery and secure with zip ties 3 Run wire from switch to reversing contactor Run wire from battery to reversing contactor Secure all wire with clamps 5 Connect receptacle to reversing contactor Make sure to have enough wire to be able to plug into trailer 6 Place cover on reversing contactor 7 Test switch to see if system operates c...

Page 18: ...tion Qty 11 Wire End 14 x 3 8 Ring Term 2 12 Plug Quick Disconnect Assembly 2 13 10 32 Hex Nut 2 14 1 4 20 x 1 Hex Head Bolt 4 15 1 4 20 x 2 Hex Head Bolt 4 16 1 4 Flat Washer 16 17 1 4 20 Nylon Hex Jam Nut 8 18 5 16 24 Hex Nut 8 19 5 16 Lock Washer 8 20 Wiring Diagram Reverse Contactor 1 1 2 3 4 12 6 7 8 10 8 13 9 6 2 1 5 8 5 5 5 5 10 7 8 12 8 8 8 8 8 8 10 10 10 10 Positive Negative Battery 12 VD...

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Page 20: ...ty 11 Plug Quick Disconnect Assembly 2 12 Plug Quick Disconnect Assembly 2 13 10 32 Hex Nut 4 14 1 4 20 x 1 Hex Head Bolt 4 15 1 4 20 x 2 Hex Head Bolt 4 16 1 4 Flat Washer 16 17 1 4 20 Nylon Hex Jam Nut 8 18 5 16 24 Hex Nut 8 19 5 16 Lock Washer 8 20 Wiring Diagram Reverse Contactor 1 Step 4e Wiring Diagram for Lead Pup with Contactors Mounted on Trailer 1 2 3 4 11 6 6 7 8 10 8 13 9 6 2 1 5 8 6 5...

Page 21: ...ork around any obstacles that may exist on the truck body By rotating the bracket you can create a wide profile or a narrow profile 5 3 W W 10 W W 6 3 1 32 7 16 5 1 32 2 7 16 5 Shelf 3 Shelf Pivot Assembly Body Pivot Assembly Body Figure 21 1 Figure 21 2 NOTE Mounting Brackets are supplied with standard pivot mounting hole locations at 3 8 dia through Standard pivot mounting holes must be drilled ...

Page 22: ...side and passenger s side Mark these points and call them A 2 Determine where you want the rear of the tarp to be when it fully covers the box Mark these points and call them C 3 Figure 22 1 Find a point at the side of the box that is the same distance from A and C This is point B where the spring assembly will be mounted Mark this point on both sides NOTE The mounting brackets should be bolted to...

Page 23: ...ing or the mounting plate in line with the tarp roll up bar on the driver s side and passenger s side Mark these points and call them A 2 Determine where you want the rear of the tarp to be when it fully covers the box Mark these points and call them C 3 Figure 23 1 Find a point at the side of the box that is the same distance from A and C This is point B where the spring assembly will be mounted ...

Page 24: ...ap of the two arms 9b Drill two 3 8 holes through both arms See above drawing for locations of the two holes Important The arm shall never cover the safety labels located on the spring pivot assembly 8 Figure 24 1 Mount the Pivot Arm assembly 3 onto the mount using two 3 4 bolts 1 and split washers 2 Index Description Qty 1 3 4 10 x 1 1 2 Bolt 2 2 3 4 Split Washer 4 3 Pivot Arm Assembly 1 4 Upper ...

Page 25: ... Arm 1 A A 3 3 4 Cut Here Figure 25 1 Figure 25 2 1 2 3 4 9c Figure 25 1 Screw one binding screw 1 and barrel 2 in each hole Use lock tight on the screws 9d Repeat Steps 5 8 5 9c for the other side of the truck 10a Measure the distance between the two 90 degree castings 10b Figure 25 2 Cut the cross arm 4 to the length you measured 3 3 4 ...

Page 26: ...the shim and the casting Make sure the shim goes past the 3 8 hole in the casting 11e Drill 3 8 hole through the cross arm 3 using the hole in the casting as a guide Do this to both sides 11f Figure 26 3 Use the lager binding screws 1 and barrels 2 to secure the cross arm 3 to the castings Use lock tight on the screws 11g Use the 14 screws 5 to secure the bumpers 4 to the cross arm 3 Index Descrip...

Page 27: ... bar 1 Figure 27 2 Pull the loose end of the tarp 1 over the roll up bar winding from the topside Make sure the tarp is centered from side to side 2 Mark the tarp roll up bar for fastener placement using the grommets in the tarp as a guide 3 Secure tarp 1 with 1 4 20 pan head Phillips 2 1 4 20 square nuts 3 and 1 4 split lock washers 4 Index Description Qty 1 Tarp 1 2 1 4 20 x 1 2 Pan Head 6 Index...

Page 28: ...that links move smoothly and make sure the master link is on Lubricate the chain regularly with penetrating oil Electrical Connections Check all electrical connections and tighten any that have become loose Safety Labels Clean labels with soap and water Replace if damaged and or difficult to read Replacement Parts and instructions may be obtained from your Aero dealer or by contacting Aero Industr...

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Page 30: ...MAHA NE Omaha NE 68137 800 535 9545 FAX 402 895 6129 KENT OH Kent OH 44240 888 237 2262 FAX 330 626 3277 Call 1 800 535 9545 www aeroindustries com Aero Industries Inc 0930 038301 8 3 18 Rev F 2017 Aero Industries Inc AeroForce F2B is a trademark of Aero Industries Inc PATENT PENDING ...

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