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 October 15, 2017

Lit. No. 70455, Rev. 04

V-Maxx™ G2 Hopper Spreader

VX-2200 / VX-2200HO

Installation Instructions

  A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC

 CAUTION

Read this document before installing or 
operating the spreader.

Summary of Contents for V-Maxx G2 VX-2200

Page 1: ...r 15 2017 Lit No 70455 Rev 04 V Maxx G2 Hopper Spreader VX 2200 VX 2200HO Installation Instructions A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS LLC CAUTION Read this document before installing or operating the spr...

Page 2: ...njury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious personal injury DO NOT EXCEED GVWR...

Page 3: ...side frame SERIAL NUMBER LABEL Code Definition YY 2 Digit Year MM 2 Digit Month DD 2 Digit Day LL 2 Digit Location Code XXXX 4 Digit Sequential Number ZZZZZ 5 7 Digit Assembly Part Number TrynEx Inter...

Page 4: ...perating 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 B...

Page 5: ...flame CELL PHONES A driver s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road Wai...

Page 6: ...7 107 7 7 613 778 1139 1545 450 428 562 796 1117 M33 x 3 50 M36 x 4 00 2101 2701 1468 1952 325 M16 x 2 00 231 167 M18 x 2 50 318 222 Recommended Fastener Torque Chart Size Size Torque ft lb Grade 5 Gr...

Page 7: ...ires National Highway 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 labe...

Page 8: ...g the fasteners supplied in the bolt kit Spinner Shaft Spinner Tube INSTALL HOPPER IN VEHICLE BED 1 Remove the vehicle tailgate 2 Use slings or chains to lift the spreader by the four large round hole...

Page 9: ...y forward and down to engage the latch pin in each latch pin slot Verify that the latches are locked under the pin Latch Pin Rear Frame Support Tab Material Chute Latch Lever Latch Pin Slot IMPORTANT...

Page 10: ...vehicle bed from side to side 2 Position the rear stop bars against the sides of the spreader frame and the rear edge of the vehicle bed The spreader may be moved slightly rearward to align with the m...

Page 11: ...ally outward to the vehicle frame Construct Sill Spacer Measure the distance from the front end of the hopper sill to the front of the vehicle bed and make a spacer from 2 x 8 lumber to fit that area...

Page 12: ...cle battery cable as laid out in Step 4 6 Using cable ties secure the battery cable to the vehicle Verify that the harness cannot drop onto the road when it is disconnected from the spreader 7 Attach...

Page 13: ...any hot sharp or moving parts of the vehicle Routing will vary from vehicle to vehicle 3 Choose a cab control mounting location that can be reached by the harness The location must be within easy reac...

Page 14: ...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 pedal Splicing at the stoplight s...

Page 15: ...ir Cable 4 ga Red 18 ga Black 4 ga Black Connect to Spreader Harness To Vehicle CHMSL Signal tap located in cab To Vehicle CHMSL Signal tap located in rear of vehicle Not Used 100 A Fuse 6 ga Red 18 g...

Page 16: ...HT RED BLK GND B BLK RED Feed Auger Drive Switch To Auger Motor Spreader Harness Assembly Vibrator Harness ACC Taps ACC Power Block cover removed To CHMSL Accessory Work Light Switch Feed Auger Drive...

Page 17: ...inner turn freely Verify that dielectric grease is applied to all electrical connections Verify that wire harnesses and battery cables are properly secured away from hot or moving parts Verify that th...

Page 18: ...se by TrynEx International outlets or spreader owner is granted TrynEx International reserves the right under its product improvement policy to change construction or design details and furnish equipm...

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