HIS 205 Short Bed User`s Manual
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1. When you are confident the system is firmly against the bulkhead of the bed and well centered attach the ratchet strap to the cargo hold down hooks or loops in the back corners of the bed If your bed does not have hooks please call our office for special instructions Run the strap across the back of the system frame creating forward push into the bed Ratchet the strap so that there is noticeable tension on the strap but not a super tight feel Attempt to install the boom from the bottom up into operational position If it fits easily use the clip pin to set for 20 25 inches off the pavement If the bumper protrudes so as to block installation of the boom you should loosen the ratchet strap and cut a piece of 2x4 to put on the front edge of the system frame between the frame and the bed bulkhead This spacer should move the system rearward enough to clear the bumper Retighten the ratchet strap Confirm system is centered in truck bed with a tape measurer Using a 3 8 drill bit drill a hole through the mounting tabs on the side edge of the frame toward the rear These will be the only holes in the bed and are for positioning only Put the 3 8 x 2 long hitch pins through the holes Add a flat washer to the bottom and clip from below in tightest possible hole Take wiring harness and put into the cab Stretch power adapter cigarette lighter plug to a known working power plug and insert Notice the LED light on the adapter Position the2. switch box on the seat The switch can be attached to a proper place on a cloth seat with velcro for convenient use if desired Snake the flat cable under the seat and out the passenger door Assure the flat cable passes thru the door as flat as possible to reduce chance of damage Route as necessary thru the bed to protect Connect the 3 or 4 wire connector to the matching connector on electric valve The electric valve has an off on mark on it With the ignition on confirm that the LED light on the adapter is on Flip the cab control switch to the on position The electric switch in the back should move and the arrow point to the on position Turn the cab control switch to off and confirm the valve moved back to the off position System is now ready to be filled and used If desired a piece of clear bra material can be purchased from an automotive detail shop to protect the truck s paint where the power cable goes thru the door and into the bed Pic 1 System ready to load into truck Pic 2 Back leg detail with hitch pin in place Pic 3 push unit in so frame contacts the bed bulkhead firmly ae If you have to drive long distances with the tank unloaded put a small ratchet strap blue in the pic across the front of the frame to keep it from bouncing or shifting Pic 4 Boom in use position Boom s vertical brace should clear the bumper by at least 3 4 Optional hose reel installation When the rest of th
3. HighCountry Ice Solutions By Professionals amp For Professionals www HighCountrylS com 303 838 4233 HIS 205 Short Bed User s Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing your HighCountry spray system We have designed your system to be trouble free and low maintenance for many years to come It is our intention that you now have one of the most productive tools in a snowplower s arsenal Please take a short time to familiarize yourself with this manual and observe the cautions included to assure safe and productive operation Thank you for joining our family of HIS system users Table of Contents 1 Installation and Setup cc ecceessetteeeees 2 2 Use and Care ri 6 a How to fill from a storage tank 6 b How to use the boom 0 7 c Speed and coverage chart 8 d USS iNOS CS cececesecissseccterecte scans 9 e Cautions and reminders 9 Section 1 Installation amp Setup If your system came on a pallet cut the hold down bands on the spray system skid and remove the box of accessories Unpack the box Put the boom off to the side where it won t fall or get damaged Using a forklift small crane or 4 strong men pick up the system to allow the front legs to unfold from their position tucked up under the frame Put clip pins in to keep front legs from folding back up Then install the back legs using the clip pins provided pic 2 Set the system down on the 4 legs Recyc
4. e sprayer is in the bed and anchored completely take the hose reel with its mounting platform and drop the leg of the mounting platform into the passenger side back leg pocket Make sure that the handle of the reel can move freely Then clip the platform leg into the leg socket Connect the cam lock connector from the output valve hose to the cam lock connector on the reel Reel is now ready for use Section 2 Use and Care Part 1 to fill the system from a storage tank Hook a non collapsing hose to the storage tank and to the input port on the system 2 cam lock fittings Put the source valve in fill position Put the fill valve into fill position Source valve in fill position Fill valve in fill position When hose is connected and valves are set open the valve on the storage tank and start the motor System tank will fill at a rate of about 40 gallons per minute When full shut the motor off then close the storage tank valve The turn the source valve to vertical or off position Remove the hose and cap off the input port Return the fill valve to the off or use position Part 2 How to use the boom for normal spraying When on site for a spray job turn the source valve toward the system tank Then turn the output valve to the left position for boom Right is for the hose Output valve Make sure wiring harness is plugged in securely to the 3 or 4 wire connector near the pump and into the cigaret
5. eel equipped version or 25 ft coil simply turn the output valve to the right and turn the cab control switch to the on position Then start the motor and use the spray gun like any other spray Remember to turn the cab control switch off and return the output valve to the boom position left Cautions and reminders Important Do not overload your truck exceed the manufacturers gross vehicle weight rating GVWR Many deicing liquids weigh almost 11 lbs per gallon Your spray system weighs around 600 Ibs do the math for the product you use and the truck you have Check the tension on your ratchet strap often for the first month as the straps do stretch a little Do not overtighten as damage to the truck bed tie down points will occur check engine oil frequently during the season Change oil yearly Do not run the pump for more than 3 minutes without spraying Pump overheating and damage could occur Shut the motor off if there is any possibility of being longer than 3 minutes If transporting for longer distances on roads with any anti icing liquid on them cover the motor and the pump with a tarp The mist kicked up at highway speeds on a treated road is hard on the motor Important do not attempt to unload spray system with liquid still in system tank Empty tank and then remove from truck Damage to system legs or injury to operators can occur if not empty For safest operation and least risk for boom damage
6. le the pallet if possible pic 1 For Ford short bed trucks Your bed is longer than the other two truck maker s short beds So you will need a 4x4 spacer for the front of the system frame to space the frame back a little and still assure that the frame is against the bulkhead Anchor the 4x4 section to the front of the frame with a pair of large band clamps Then proceed with the instructions for all other short bed trucks All other short bed trucks Your system is ready to slide into the truck Remove the tailgate and put in a safe place Back the truck up to the system so the bumper touches the front legs gently The front edge of the steel frame should overhang into the bed If you have a new truck or a bed liner soray common silicone spray on the bed surface in front of the system frame This will allow the system frame to slide with minimal scraping of the bed paint or bedliner Remove the clip pins from the front legs Pick up the front end of the system by lifting and kicking the front legs toward the rear into fold up position With the front of the system resting on the bed of the truck NOT the bumper back the truck up slowly with one person at the rear of the system pushing and wiggling until the system is fully in the bed Check to assure that the system if firmly up against the bulkhead of the bed pic 3 Using a tape measurer center the system in the bed side to side Remove the rear legs and set aside with the clip pins
7. return boom to the travel position when spraying is done or traveling between jobs involves and significant distance Assure that clip pin is fully clipped Travel position At the end of the season empty the system tank and add 20 30 gallons of water Flush the system by running the pump with the fill valve in fill position priming the pump Then change the valve to use and discharge out both the boom and the hose spray gun Run the pump until no more pressurized water comes out Then open the drain cock on the bottom of the pump This drains the pump chamber itself and most of the system 10
8. te lighter power port in the truck Check the LED on the power port plug which should be on to be ready to use Change the cab control switch to on and visually verify the switch changed Turn off The boom must be in the use position and the hose connected like this Then start the motor Run the engine speed up to a high idle Open the fill valve momentarily 5 seconds and re close to prime the pump Hold the button on the flow meter to reset the gallons used Observe the pressure gauge Increase engine speed until gauge reads 35 40 psi Turn on cab control switch until spraying liquid is heard Turn off and position truck for first pass Note Valve takes about 1 5 2 seconds to engage or disengage after switch is flipped Adjust driving accordingly Spray coverage chart Low flow spray heads 6 heads at 1 5 gal per minute 40 psi is 9 gal min in a path 8 ft wide Speed coverage 12 mph 938 sq ft gal 10 mph 782 sq ft gal 7 mph 547 sq ft gal You can change your coverage by changing the vehicle speed or by changing the output pressure through changing the engine speed If you do not have recommendations from your liquid provider always start around 1 gal per 900 1000 sq ft ie set the throttle on the motor so you have 35 psi and drive as close to 10 mph as possible Use your measurements of the lot and your flow meter reading to determine sq ft per gallon actually applied Section 2 Use of hose To use the hose either r
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