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1. Wiring Harness CHMSL ag j D RED BRN Spreader Module BAT SPIN CONVGND A DO NOT directly connect spreader module BAT terminal to SPIN or CONV terminals Jump starting will damage this module Disconnect the spinner or conveyor BLK Conveyo wire and corresponding ground wire WHT Motor from the terminals before connecting yo BLK motor directly to 12V power source BRN orn BLK Sen hall C BLK t3l 3 Motor BRN all Lit No 94193 94194 94195 Rev 06 13 Insulated Butt Splices Spinner Assembly License Plate Light Kit Optional May 15 2012 FINAL ADJUSTMENTS DRIVE BELT AND CHAIN TENSION NOTE Overtightening the belt or chain may result in damage to the motor or gearbox bearing To adjust belt tension 1 Remove the chute from the hopper 2 Remove the five bolts that hold the motor cover in place Disconnect the wires and remove the cover 3 Replace two of the bolts on opposite corners of the motor to secure the base plate to the chute 4 Loosen the four bolts that secure the motor mount plate to the base plate Spinner ia a Gearbox Input Shaft Spinner Motor shat 7 L 2 O Si Approx 1 4 5 Slide the motor until the prop
2. M14 35 M16 These torque values apply to fasteners except those noted in the instruction face and protect your eyes and also provide ventilation e Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin eyes and clothing e Disconnect the battery before removing or replacing any electrical components NOISE Airborne noise emission during use is below 70 dB A for the spreader operator VIBRATION Operating spreader vibration does not exceed 2 5 m s to the hand arm or 0 5 m s to the whole body Lit No 94193 94194 94195 Rev 06 5 May 15 2012 LOADING These instructions cover vehicles which have been CERTIFICATION recommended for carrying the hopper spreader Please see your local dealer for proper vehicle applications A WARNING New untitled vehicle installation of a spreader requires National Highway Traffic Safety Administration altered vehicle certification A WARNING Overloading could result in an accident or labeling Installer to verify that struck load of snow or ice control material does not exceed GVWR or GAWR rating label and complies with FMVSS damage Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR as found on the driver side cornerpost of vehicle MATERIAL WEIGHTS A CAUTION Read and adhere to manufacturer s ice control material package labeling including Material Safety Data Sheet requirements Densit Material Ib per Sibi yd Fine Salt Dry Coarse Salt Dry Coarse Sand
3. Dry Coarse Sand Wet Cinders Load Volume 62 raad SO a 8 Unit 7 Unit Lit No 94193 94194 94195 Rev 06 6 May 15 2012 LOADING SPREADER SPECIFICATIONS Overall Length Spreader Description in Regular Capacity 7 Hopper Body 108 Double Wall Poly Weight Empty Capacity Struck Ib cu yd Overall Width in Overall Height in 8 Hopper Body w o Collar Double Wall Poly 8 Hopper Body w Collar Double Wall Pol Lit No 94193 94194 94195 Rev 06 May 15 2012 MOUNTING THE SPREADER 4 The spreader can be moved into the truck bed either by lifting the spreader by the four molded in handles located on the corner legs or by sliding the spreader into the truck bed from the ground NOTE Periodically throughout the snow and ice control season verify mounting devices are secure A CAUTION Before lifting verify hopper is empty of material The lifting device must be able to support the spreader s weight as shown in the spreader specifications table 1 Remove the chute from the inside of the hopper a Unlatch the rubber straps located at the rear of the lids near the handles b Remove the screens 0 gt c Remove the screen supports Molde
4. the control in areas prohibited by the vehicle manufacturer for crash worthiness See the vehicle s body builder s book owner s manual or service manual for details The shaded areas in the illustration below show the most commonly restricted areas A CAUTION Do not alter modify or install additional components in shaded areas shown below Failure to comply may interfere with airbag deployment or cause injury to operator in an accident NOTE Use dielectric grease on all electrical connections 1 Lay out a path for routing the vehicle control harness from its attachment point on the vehicle battery cable into the cab of the truck Make sure the path avoids any hot sharp or moving parts of the truck Routing will vary from truck to truck May 15 2012 WIRING AND HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS 2 Identify a convenient location for the cab control HARNESS PLUG COVER that can be reached by the harness Install the plug cover as shown A CAUTION Before drilling any holes check both sides of the material for any wires fuel lines fuel tanks etc that may be damaged by drilling 3 Drill a 5 8 hole in the fire wall so the vehicle control harness can reach the desired cab control location 4 Insert a rubber grommet into the hole 5 Route the harness as laid out in Step 1 CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOPLIGHT CHMSL INSTALLATION 6 Secure the vehicle control harness to the truck f 1 Lay out a path for
5. the last two cap screws for the gearbox carriage bolts b Slide the deflectors into place between the sill and the fastener heads aX Lit No 94193 94194 94195 Rev 06 9 C Tighten all of the fasteners according to the torque chart NOTE The deflectors must be removed if you are going to store the unit vertically 12 To assemble the chute to the spreader a Select the height for the chute assembly The upper chute position is typically used for pickup truck installations Remove the extended deflector if used in the upper position B Extended Deflector Lift the chute onto the feed gate actuator bar and slide it down into place Align the holes in the hopper body with the threaded inserts in the chute and install the pins to secure the chute to the hopper body Connect the spinner motor wiring harness May 15 2012 MOUNTING THE SPREADER 13 Measure the distance from the front of the truck bed to the end of the front of the sill and make a A WARNING spacer to place between the end of the sill and Spreader shall be bolted to vehicle frame the front of the truck bed Failure to install this Do not rely on the tie down chains or straps spacer could result in damage to the spreader alone to hold spreader in vehicle A 14 Bolt the spreader to the truck frame through Sune enue the mounting bars attached to the sill Use 1 2 har
6. Blizzard PO Box 245038 Milwaukee WI 53224 9538 www blizzardplows com May 15 2012 Lit No 94195 Rev 06 Ze IBLIZZARD SPREADERS ICE CHASER Hopper Spreader 78002 78005 78008 Installation Instructions A CAUTION Read this manual before installing or operating the spreader These Installation Instructions are for BLIZZARD ICE CHASER Hopper Spreaders with serial numbers beginning with 090528 120315 dd A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS L L C SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY DEFINITIONS A WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious personal injury A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices NOTE Indicates a situation or action that can lead to damage to your spreader and vehicle or other property Other useful information can also be described DO NOT exceed GVWR or GAWR with spreader and load Turn spreader OFF before filling adjusting or cleaning Bystanders to stay a minimum of 25 feet away from operating spreader DO NOT climb into or ride on spreader Keep hands feet and clothing away from moving conveyor and spinner WARNING CAUTION LABELS Please become familiar with the Warning and Caution labels on the spreader NOTE If labels are missing or canno
7. LIST O Verify gear case oil level is level with fill hole O Verify correct motor to gear box sprocket alignment and chain tension O Verify correct spinner motor shaft to spinner shaft alignment and belt tension O Verify correct conveyor tension and alignment O Verify dielectric grease is applied to all electrical connections O Verify wire harnesses and battery cable are properly secured away from hot or moving parts O Verify vehicle battery cable has sufficient ground clearance when spreader is removed from truck Lit No 94193 94194 94195 Rev 06 15 May 15 2012 Blizzard PO Box 245038 Milwaukee WI 53224 9538 www blizzardplows com dd A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS L L C Blizzard reserves the right under its product improvement policy to change construction or design details and furnish equipment when so altered without reference to illustrations or specifications used Blizzard or the vehicle manufacturer may require or recommend optional equipment for spreaders Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a spreader Blizzard offers a limited warranty for all spreaders and accessories See separately printed page for this important information The following are registered or unregistered trademarks of Douglas Dynamics L L C BLIZZARD ICE CHASER Printed in U S A Lit No 94195 Rev 06 May 15 2012
8. Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from battery acid gasoline dirt and dust e Always have a fire extinguisher rated BC handy for flammable liquids and electrical fires Lit No 94193 94194 94195 Rev 06 4 May 15 2012 SAFETY INFORMATION CELL PHONES TORQUE CHART A driver s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle The most important thing you can do A CAUTION to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay Read instructions before assembling attention to the road Wait until it is safe to operate Fasteners should be finger tight until Mobile Communication Equipment such as cell instructed to tighten according to torque phones text messaging devices pagers or two way chart Use standard methods and practices radios when attaching spreader including proper personal protective safety equipment VENTILATION Recommended Fastener Torque Chart ft lb Torque SAE SAE R SAE Grade 2 Grade 5 6 9 A WARNING Vehicle exhaust contains lethal fumes Breathing these fumes even in low Grade 8 concentrations can cause death Never operate a vehicle in an enclosed area without venting exhaust to the outside BATTERY SAFETY A CAUTION Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury Therefore do not allow flames sparks or lit tobacco to come near the battery When charging or working near a battery always cover your Metric Grade 8 8 ft lb M6 7 M 12 60
9. ay out a path for routing the vehicle battery cable from the rear of the truck bed to the vehicle battery Make sure the battery cable avoids any hot sharp or moving parts of the truck Routing may vary from truck to truck 5 Route the vehicle battery cable as laid out in Step 4 6 Using cable ties secure the battery cable to the truck Verify the harness cannot drop onto the road when it is disconnected from the spreader 7 Attach the vehicle battery cable red wire to the other fuse holder stud so the ring terminal is on top of the fuse replace the lock washer and nut 8 Torque the fuse holder nuts to 106 159 in Ib and snap the fuse holder cover into place Lit No 94193 94194 94195 Rev 06 9 Attach the other end of the 22 battery cable to the POSITIVE battery post 10 Attach the vehicle battery cable black wire to the NEGATIVE battery terminal NOTE When using the accessory 50 or 90 battery cables connect the black wire from the vehicle battery cable to a ground bolt on the vehicle frame or the engine Clean away any paint or dirt to ensure a good ground connection Vehicle Control Harness Installation All spreaders are shipped from the factory with the spreader harness wired to the motor and spreader module When choosing a location for your control it should be mounted in easy reach of the vehicle operator and not restricting access to vehicle controls or vehicle instrumentation Do not mount
10. d In Handles d Remove the chute and replace the screen Both Sides supports and screens 5 To lift the spreader into the truck bed from the ground stand the spreader up on the feet at the rear of the spreader on top of two spacers at least 2 off the ground The chute must be removed e Close the lids and latch the rubber straps 2 Remove the tailgate from the truck 3 Attach the truck mounting bars to the sill brackets a Measure the width between the wheel wells If needed cut one or both of the supplied bars to the correct length c Attach them to the sill brackets using the supplied hardware as shown a Attach Truck Mounting Bars Spacers 6 Position spreader on its feet at the rear of the truck 7 Tip the spreader toward the truck until the sill rests i i on the rear edge of the truck bed 8 Lift the rear of the spreader and slide it into the Bottom of o truck bed Two or more people are recommended Spreader for this task Lit No 94193 94194 94195 Rev 06 8 May 15 2012 MOUNTING THE SPREADER 9 Center the spreader in the truck 10 Remove the cable tie holdling the wire harness to the conveyor chain Connect the vehicle side harness to the hopper side harness 11 Assemble the material deflectors to the sill a Loosen both carriage bolts for the bearing and
11. dware as required by the vehicle application If the bars are not directly over the Fit to truck box supports the truck bed must be braced Vehicle to the frame to prevent buckling or deforming the truck bed 2x8 Construction 8 375 j lt 21 Mounting Bars Both Sides Lit No 94193 94194 94195 Rev 06 10 May 15 2012 WIRING AND HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS WIRING INSTRUCTIONS To properly wire the hopper spreader please adhere to the following recommended installation sequence 1 Install the vehicle battery cable and control harness included with the spreader per the following instructions 2 Install the cab control using the instructions included with the cab control Vehicle Battery Cable Installation 1 Before beginning this installation remove the battery cables from the vehicle battery 2 Using the 1 4 x 3 4 cap screws flat washers and locknuts mount the fuse holder near the vehicle battery so the 22 battery cable can be installed from the POSITIVE battery terminal to the fuse holder Install the fuse into the fuse holder and hand tighten nuts NOTE Accessory 50 or 90 cables may be installed in place of the standard 22 cable for applications requiring a longer vehicle battery cable 3 Attach one end of the 22 battery cable to the fuse holder so the ring terminal is on top of the fuse replace the lock washer and nut 4 L
12. er tension of the drive belt when it is easily deflected 1 4 is achieved 6 Tighten the four motor mount plate bolts 7 Verify the belt tension The belt should easily deflect 1 4 when it is properly tightened 8 Remove the two bolts holding the base plate to the chute and replace the cover 9 Tighten the five bolts to proper torque and reconnect the motor wires 10 Verify the belt tension The belt should easily deflect 1 4 when it is properly tightened Lit No 94193 94194 94195 Rev 06 To adjust chain tension 1 Loosen the bolts that hold the drive motor 2 Slide the motor to increase or decrease the chain tension 3 After adjusting the motor tighten the bolts The chain should deflect 1 4 between the sprockets CONVEYOR PINTLE CHAIN TENSION 1 Periodically check the conveyor chain tension The spreader should be out of the vehicle To check the tension measure in 20 24 from the rear edge of the sills Push up on the chain with your hand The conveyor chain should lift up 1 3 off the conveyor chain guide 2 Ifthe slack is greater than 3 loosen the two bearing mounting bolts on each side of the conveyor idle roller on cab end of hopper Bearing Mounting Bolts 3 Loosen the jam nut on one of the take up bolts then tighten clockwise the take up bolt one full revolution Repeat evenly on the other side May 15 2012 FINAL ADJUSTMENTS FINAL CHECK
13. routing the CHMSL vehicle 7 Attach the red connector to a switched accessory harness from its point of attachment to the circuit spreader to the location of the OEM tap If no OEM tap is provided make sure to tap in after the first OEM splice from the stoplight switch in the CHMSL circuit Make sure the CHMSL vehicle harness avoids any hot sharp or moving parts of the truck Routing will vary from truck to truck 2 Route the CHMSL vehicle harness as laid out in Step 1 3 Secure CHMSL vehicle harness to truck 4 AtCHMSL wire tap on host vehicle connect CHMSL vehicle harness red wire to host vehicle CHMSL tap wire using special butt splice provided 5 If the License Plate Light Kit is not installed coil and cable tie the brown wire away from hot sharp or moving parts LICENSE PLATE LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION OPTIONAL ACCESSORY Connect the CHMSL vehicle harness brown wire to the host vehicle park light circuit using the butt splice provided Lit No 94193 94194 94195 Rev 06 12 May 15 2012 HARNESS WIRING DIAGRAM To Vehicle Switched Accessory Cab Control 4 Way Connector 18 ga Red 6 ga Red 100 Amp Fuse Connector Lk 18 ga Shielded Twisted Pair Cable O 4 ga Red 18 ga Black 4 ga Black To Vehicle CHMSL Signal To Vehicle Park Light Tap if License Plate Light Kit Optional is installed Vehicle ii Wiring Harness Spreader l
14. t be read see your sales outlet Do not lift spreader by this member Lifting here could cause personal injury and property damage Read Owner s Manual before operating or servicing spreader Empty and clean spreader after every use Lit No 94193 94194 94195 Rev 06 3 May 15 2012 SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A CAUTION Improper installation and operation could cause Do not operate a spreader in need of personal injury and or equipment and property damage maintenance Read and understand labels and the Owner s Manual Before operating the spreader reassemble before installing operating or making adjustments any parts or hardware removed for cleaning or adjusting Before operating the spreader remove A WARNING Driver to keep bystanders minimum of 25 feet away from operating spreader Before working with the spreader secure all loose fitting clothing and unrestrained hair Before operating the spreader verify all safety guards are in place Before servicing the spreader wait for conveyor and spinner to stop Do not climb into or ride on spreader materials such as cleaning rags brushes and hand tools from the spreader While operating the spreader use auxiliary warning lights except when prohibited by law Tighten all fasteners according to the Torque Chart Refer to Torque Chart for the recommended torque values A CAUTION Disconnect electric and or hydraulic po
15. wer and tag out if required before servicing or performing maintenance A WARNING Overloading could result in an accident or damage Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR ratings as found on the driver side door cornerpost of the vehicle See Loading Section to determine maximum volumes of spreading material A CAUTION DO NOT leave unused material in hopper Material can freeze or solidify causing unit to not work properly Empty and clean after each use A WARNING Do not install the control for this product in ee the deployment path of an air bag Refer to NOTE Lubricate grease fittings after each use vehicle manufacturer s manual for air bag Use a good quality multipurpose grease deployment area s PERSONAL SAFETY A CAUTION If rear directional CHMSL light or brake stoplights are obstructed by the spreader the lights shall be relocated or auxiliary directional or brake stoplights shall be installed e Wear only snug fitting clothing while working on your vehicle or spreader e Remove ignition key and put the vehicle in park or in gear to prevent others from starting the vehicle during installation or service A CAUTION e Do not wear jewelry or a necktie and secure long hair During the hopper spreader installation we recommend the addition of an OSHA compliant Backup Alarm This alarm is required for OSHA governed employers e Avoid touching hot surfaces such as the engine radiator hoses and exhaust pipes e

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