LOADING

This manual covers vehicles which have been recommended for carrying the spreader. Please see your local dealer for proper vehicle applications.

Certification

WARNING

New untitled vehicle installation of a spreader requires National Highway Traffic Safety Administration altered vehicle certification 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.

WARNING

Overloading could result in an accident or damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR ratings as found on the driver-side vehicle door cornerpost.

NOTE: If spreader and ice control material loading is in doubt weigh vehicle for compliance with vehicle ratings.

NOTE: Use only dry, free-flowing granular materials with this spreader. Damp or wet ice control materials and other products may not spread properly.

Approximate Material Weights

CAUTION

Read and adhere to manufacturer’s ice control package labeling including Material Safety Data Sheet requirements.

Model 1000

Cu. Ft. LB

8.0

320

5.9

236

3.1

124

Model 2000

Cu. Ft. LB

 

10.6

424

 

 

 

 

 

7.2

288

 

 

 

 

 

3.1

124

 

Salt = 40 lb./ft.³ (avg.)

Very Coarse = 35 lb./ft.³

Coarse = 45 lb./ft.³

Fine = 50 lb/ft.³

Plus Approximate Base Unit Weights of 154 Lbs. for 1000 Unit and 161 Lbs. for 2000 Unit, Including Mount.

April 1, 2005

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Fisher 1000-(10003), 2000-(20364) owner manual Loading, Certification, Approximate Material Weights