Operating instructions – SnowEx SP-9500X User Manual

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Operating Instructions

USING CONTROL PENDANT
1. Push On/Off button.
2. Press the Start/Stop button. Auger and Spinner will begin to turn, spreading material.
3. Use dials on Control Pendant to adjust Material Distribution Shaft speed. This will change the spread rate at constant vehicle speed.
4. Press Start/Stop to stop spreading. Turn off Spreader by pushing the On/Off button.

LOADING THE SPREADER
Warning: Do not overload vehicle.
Use chart below to calculate weight of material. Weights of materials are an average for dry materials.

Warning: Never leave material in hopper for long periods of time as salt is hygroscopic and will attract atmospheric moisture and

harden up.
When spreading Sand/Salt Mix, a 1:1 ratio is recommended to prevent the material from freezing.

SPREADING TIPS
For a heavier pass:

Decrease vehicle speed
Increase Auger speed

For a lighter pass:

Increase vehicle speed
Decrease Auger speed

For a wider pass:

Increase spinner speed

Spread ice melters with the storm to prevent unmanageable levels of ice.
Never exceed 10 miles per hour when spreading.
Calculate spread pattern when near vegetation and other vehicles.
Never operate spreader near pedestrians.

WARNING PROTECTION
• If audible beeping occurs, read display to identify problem.
• If display reads “OL” (overload) or “OH” (overheat), shut the controller down and carefully clear jammed auger.
• If display reads “E1” this means there is a dead short in the system. Do not use until problem is corrected.
• If the display reads “E0” this means the motor is not getting any power. Check all connections.
• If the display reads “LB” the vehicle battery is extremely low (possibly caused by a poor or corroded connection) and could damage the

system.

• If there are any problems while operating the spreader, refer to Troubleshooting Guide.

MATERIAL

WEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOT

Rock Salt

80-90 lbs.

Sand/Salt Mix

95-120 lbs.