SnowEx Accuspray VSS-1000-1 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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November 15, 2018
Lit. No. 85757, Rev. 01
Accuspray™ De-Icing System
VSS-1000-1
Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions
Original Instructions
CAUTION
Read this document before operating
or servicing the equipment.
This manual and instructions are for Accuspray De-Icing Systems
with serial numbers beginning with 181001 and higher.
This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date.

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  • Page 1 November 15, 2018 Lit. No. 85757, Rev. 01 Accuspray™ De-Icing System VSS-1000-1 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Original Instructions CAUTION Read this document before operating or servicing the equipment. This manual and instructions are for Accuspray De-Icing Systems with serial numbers beginning with 181001 and higher. This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ..............5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......... 16 Warranty Registration ........... 5 During Operation ..........16 Owner's Information Form ........5 Before Spraying ..........17 SAFETY ..............7 Adding Brine/Liquid ..........17 Safety Defi nitions ..........7 Sprayer Operation ..........17 Warning/Caution Labels ........
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  • Page 5: Preface

    Read and understand the Owner's Manual before installing, operating, or making WARRANTY REGISTRATION adjustments. Keep this manual accessible. Warranty registration is available online at When service is necessary, call SnowEx Technical ® www.snowexproducts.com. Under "Support" click Service at 1-800-SALTERS (725-8377).
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  • Page 7: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS WARNING/CAUTION LABELS Become familiar with and inform users about the WARNING warning and caution labels on the machine. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or If labels are missing or cannot be read, call serious personal injury.
  • Page 8: Serial Number Label

    SAFETY SERIAL NUMBER LABEL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Improper installation and operation could cause personal injury and/or equipment and property damage. Read and understand labels and the Owner's Manual before installing, operating, or making adjustments. WARNING • Before working with the equipment, secure all loose-fi...
  • Page 9: Personal Safety

    SAFETY WARNING CAUTION Do not install the control for this product in Disconnect electric and/or hydraulic power the deployment path of an air bag. Refer to and tag out if required before servicing or vehicle manufacturer's manual for air bag performing maintenance.
  • Page 10: Ventilation

    SAFETY VENTILATION TORQUE CHART WARNING CAUTION Vehicle exhaust contains lethal fumes. Read instructions before assembling. Breathing these fumes, even in low Fasteners should be fi nger tight until concentrations, can cause death. Never instructed to tighten according to the Torque operate a vehicle in an enclosed area without Chart.
  • Page 11: Chemical Safety

    SAFETY WARNING WARNING Overloading could result in an accident or Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when loaded damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR as sprayer system is attached to vehicle. Braking found on the driver-side cornerpost of vehicle. distances may be increased and handling characteristics may be impaired at speeds above 45 mph (72 km/h).
  • Page 12: Loading

    LOADING FIRST TIME FILLING This Owner's Manual covers vehicles that have been recommended for carrying the sprayer system. Please see your local dealer for proper vehicle applications. WARNING Always shut vehicle OFF before attempting to CERTIFICATION attach, detach, or service sprayer system. WARNING 1.
  • Page 13: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY / INSTALLATION 1. Install the wet boom drop mount onto the rear of the frame with four supplied 1/2" x 1" serrated fl ange hex cap screws. During assembly, check and test completed assembly as directed in this manual. Serious injury could result from chemical leaks if sprayer is improperly assembled.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. Plug the boom hose into the pump output fi tting Frame Spacer located below the shut-off valve. Built to Fit Shut-Off Valve 4. Secure the unit in place with supplied 3/8" x 1-1/2" hex cap screws, 3/8" fl at washers, and 3/8"...
  • Page 15: Electrical System

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM – WIRING INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Rubber ON/OFF Switch Switch Boot Battery 3/8" Ring Terminal 25A Fuse Circuit Breaker Fuse Holder Double Female Wiring 3" Jumper Harness WIRING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Install switch at desired location. 5. Attach the female spade red wire on switch terminal.
  • Page 16: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DURING OPERATION WARNING Always make sure personnel are clear of • Read and follow each chemical label's instructions areas of danger when using equipment. and warnings. Maintain 60' distance from all bystanders when operating the sprayer system. • Avoid inhaling, ingesting, or coming into contact with any chemicals.
  • Page 17: Before Spraying

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SPRAYING SPRAYER OPERATION • Inspect and prepare sprayer before each use as 1. Be sure that the pump switch is in the "OFF" position. directed in this manual. 2. Fill the sprayer with liquid through the port on the top of the tank.
  • Page 18: After Spraying

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AFTER SPRAYING TRANSPORTING SAFETY • Clean sprayer immediately after use according to • Read safety instructions in your vehicle manual the directions provided in this manual. with regard to carrying heavy cargo loads. • Decontaminate yourself after you are done •...
  • Page 19: Spray Boom Operation

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SPRAY BOOM OPERATION Nozzle Alignment WARNING For consistent brine application, make sure that the holes in the nozzles are aligned with the boom. DO NOT USE any products containing petroleum or petroleum by-products of any kind. These destroy seals and will void warranty. CAUTION Align holes with boom.
  • Page 20: Operating And Calibration Data

    OPERATING AND CALIBRATION DATA DE-ICE/ANTI-ICE ROTARY NOZZLE FLOW RATE CHART De-ice/anti-ice rotary nozzle fl ow rates at variable speeds and pressure settings: GALLONS PER ACRE / MILES PER HOUR (GPA / MPH) 0.71 52.71 47.9 43.93 40.55 37.66 35.15 32.95 31.01 29.29 27.75...
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE WARNING Inspect the unit periodically for defects. Parts • When servicing, you may need to close the that are broken, missing, or worn out must be shut-off valve and/or the return valve, to prevent replaced immediately. Do not alter any part of stored brine from exiting the holding tank.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Clamped connections may require periodic retightening. WARNING Whenever service is necessary, your local Do not operate a machine in need of SnowEx dealer knows your de-icing system best. maintenance. ® Take your Accuspray™ De-Icing System to your local...
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  • Page 24 Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a sprayer. TrynEx International offers a limited warranty for all equipment and accessories. See separately printed page for this important information. The following are registered ( ® ) or unregistered (™) trademarks of Douglas Dynamics, LLC: Accuspray™, SnowEx ® Printed in U.S.A. Lit. No. 85757, Rev. 01...

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