September 11, 2014
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AIR-FLO MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
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PSV PICK-UP SPREADER OPERATOR AND PARTS MANUAL
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1.)
Mounting the spreader onto the vehicle:
a.)
Install inverted “v” in spreader with the bolts provided
b.)
Remove the tailgate from the vehicle
c.)
Lift the spreader by means of the square knock-out in the rear most hopper
cross member. (toward the rear of the truck)
WARNING! The lifting device must be adequately rated to lift a payload equal
to or greater than the spreader weight.
d.)
Elevate the spreader off the vehicle with lumber. Place lumber under the side
gussets of the spreader. (This will help remove the excess material that
accumulates under the spreader-refer to Figure 1)
e.)
Center the spreader on the vehicle with the ends of the rails 14” to the rear of
the nearest vertical obstruction (bumper, trailer hitch, etc.). It is recommended
that the spinner/chute assembly be loosely attached to the hopper. This
should be done to avoid any interference between the vehicle and the
spinner/chute assembly.
f.)
Bolt the spreader to the vehicle frame using the holes located in each corner
of the (4) ratchet style tie down straps included with the spreader.
g.)
Secure the spreader to the vehicle using the four (4) tie-down eyes located at
each corner of the spreader to the vehicle’s factory installed anchor points.
(Using the four (4) ratchet style tie-down straps included with the spreader)
WARNING! The tie-down straps provided with the spreader are intended only
to supplement the tie down of the spreader to the vehicle. The spreader must
be securely fastened to the frame of the vehicle as well.
Notes:
Verify with the vehicle’s manufacturer that the factory installed anchor points are designed
for this application
Periodically check that the spreader mounting hardware is securely tightened
