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Pierce Hefty Hoist Dump Kit Manual
Pierce Hefty Hoist Dump Kit Manual
DUMP KITS
DKLK / DKMK / DKHK
The Pierce Dump Kit is a powerful machine and must be used with extreme care. Deviating from the manual’s
instructions may cause personal injury. You may lose your warranty if you do not follow the precautions and
guidelines outlined in this manual. Keep this manual in a safe place to reference safety and installation
instructions, maintenance guidelines and operating recommendations. The owner, operator, and installer must
read the entire owner’s manual before operating the dump kit. For a digital copy of the manual visit
www.piercearrowinc.com/pierce-manuals.
SAFETY WARNINGS
• Read the installation manual before proceeding. • When raising the bed, use an overhead hoist or
• Disconnect the vehicle battery before welding. body props. Be aware, injury can occur if the bed
is not properly secured.
• All wires must be supported by the truck frame.
Wires connected to the bed are hazardous. • Only weld at the rear of the chassis frame.
Do not weld anywhere forward of the rear
• Never exceed the weight limit of your equipment. spring hangers in order to prevent cracks from
Refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual for more developing in the frame and possible weak spots
information. during the welding process.
• Installation of the included 200 amp breaker is • Secure all electrical lines every 12”-16” with zip
required to prevent electrical shorts. ties.
VIDEO GUIDE
Sometimes you need more than an installation guide to show you how the install is done. We hope our four
part video guide on YouTube will help answer many of your questions. If you need extra assistance or just
have a question, feel free to call us at 800-658-6301.
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B230 Shaft
B478A (5T - 7.5”) Crossmember - 9.25”) 11
A4953 A5013 Right Frame Hinge cylinder
A2282 A4735 Shaft C (5T - 19.5”)
Chassis Frame(7T Parts
- 21.5”) 11 scissor assembly
A2285 A4731 Shaft B (5T - 13.5”) (7T - 15”) 111 2
A492
P05314
A4952 A2283
A492
P046514
A5012 A4734
Frame
Tie-Rod
Left Frame L Shaft
Bracket
Cylinder
Hinge A [5T - 7.5”] [7.5T - 9.25”] shaft D
A2282 A4735 Shaft C (5T - 19.5”) (7T - 21.5”)
- A494
A4953 A2285
- A494
A5013 A4731
7/32”
Right
Guides Shaft
x 2.5” Hinge
Frame Roll PinB [5T - 13.5”] [7.5T - 15”] 1116 2 scissor assembly
shaft C
P05314 P046514 Tie-Rod Cylinder 1 frame hinges frame L guides
A492
A2286 A492 A2282
A4734 Frame
A4735 Chassis
ShaftL DBracket
(5TShaft Frame
- 9.5”) C (7TParts
[5T --9.25”)
19.5”] [7.5T - 21.5”] 12 2
- - 7/32” x 2.5” Roll Pin 6 shaft D shaft
brackets C
A4952
A494 A5012
A494 Left
GuidesFrame Hinge 1
P05314 P046514 Hydraulic Sill PartsCylinder 12 guides
A4953 A5013 Right Frame
Chassis Frame Parts
Hinge 1 frame hinges frame L
A2286
B2292 A4734 B5022
SPRP221 Shaft D (5T
Left Sill
SPRP221 - 9.5”)
Hinge 7/32” (7T - 9.25”)
x 2.5” Roll Pin 621 1 shaft D brackets
A4952 A5012 Left Frame Hinge
A492
B2293 A492 B5023 Frame
RightLSillBracket
Hinge 21
Sill Parts
A4953 A5013 A4952 A5012
Right Frame Hinge Left Frame Hinge 11
A494 A494 Guides 22
B2292
A219 B5022 A219 Left
SillSill Hinge
Supports 1 frame hinges sill hinges guides
FRAME PARTS
- - 1/2” Flatwasher 10
- PS501R - “ #4 Welding
3/8” Lockwasher Cable - Parts
Electrical Red 2 12’
- - 1137187 1137187
1/2” - 13 Locknut1/2” - 13 Locknut 1010
PS006
-PS501 -“ “ 5/16”
7/32” x Battery
2.5” RollEye
Pin
#4 Welding Cable - Black 12’6
4
- - PS544 PS544
3/8” Lockwasher 3/8” Lockwasher 22 1
PS525
P046SP
PS501R “
“P046SP #4On-Off-On
Safety Toggle
Prop Cable
Welding Kit Switch
- Red 1
12’
- - SPRP221 7/32”
SPRP221x 2.5” Roll Pinx 2.5” Roll Pin
7/32” 446 12’
A502
PS006 ““ 18/3 Ribbon Wire
5/16” Battery Eye Parts
Electrical
P046SP P046SP Safety Prop Kit 1
PS501
PS525
- “ -P046SP P046SP
#4 Welding
On-Off-On
#4 Safety
Cable
5/16” Toggle
Terminals Prop Kit
- Black
Switch 1112’2
Electrical Parts
PS501R
A502- “ -76631 #4 Welding
18/3
#10
76631Ribbon
Crimp-onCable
Wire
200 -amp
Red Breaker
Terminals 112’1
PS501 “ #4 Welding Cable - Black 12’
PS006
- - “- -PS501 5/16”
#45/16” Battery
5/16”Crimp-on Eye
Terminals Terminals 6
23
PS501R “ PS501
#4 Welding Cable #4 Welding
- Red Cable - Black 12’12’
PS525
- - “- -PS501R On-Off-On
#10 Crimp-on
1/4” Toggle
FemaleTerminalsSwitch
Disconnect 1
11
PS006 “ PS501R
5/16” Battery#4 EyeWelding Cable - Red 12’6
A502
- - “- - 18/3
ButtRibbon
5/16” Crimp-on Wire
Connector Terminals
Terminal 12’
31
PS525 “ PS006 On-Off-On
PS006 Toggle 5/16” Switch
Battery Eye 61
ELECTRICAL PARTS
-- -- #4 5/16”
1/4” FemaleTerminals
Hydraulic Parts
Disconnect 2
1
A502 “ PS525 18/3
PS525Ribbon Wire
On-Off-On Toggle Switch 112’
-- P19414 -- “ #10 Crimp-on
3/4”
Butt x 1/4” 90º
Connector Terminals
Swivel
Terminal 1
11
- - A502 #4 5/16”
O-Ring
A502 Terminals
Fitting
18/3 Ribbon 2
- - 5/16” Crimp-on Parts Wire
Terminals
Hydraulic 12’3
- 143 - “ #10 Crimp-on
3/8” Terminals
Male x 1/4” Female 11
-
P19414 “- PS006 PS006
1/4”
90ºxFemale
3/4” 1/4” 90º
Swivel #4Swivel
5/16” Terminals
Disconnect
Fitting 21
- - 5/16” Crimp-on
O-Ring Fitting Terminals 3
- P050H - “852105 Butt Connector
852105
Hydraulic Hose Terminal
#10 Crimp-On Terminals 11 5’
-
143 “- 1/4” Male
3/8” Female Disconnect
x 1/4” Female 1
90º Swivel Hydraulic
Fitting Parts
- PM3196P - “852565 852565
12V
Butt Monarch
Connector 5/16”
Pump Crimp-On Terminals
Terminal 31 1
P19414
P050H ““ 3/4” x
Hydraulic1/4” 90º
Hose Swivel 1
894005 894005
O-Ring Fitting 1/4” Female
Hydraulic Parts Disconnect 15’
4
PM3196P
143
P19414 800-658-6301
“ 422005 12V
3/8”
3/4”Monarch
xMale
4220051/4”x90º Pump
1/4” Female
Swivel
Butt Connector Terminal 11
90º Swivel
O-Ring Fitting
Fitting
P19414 P19414 3/4” x 1/4” 90° Swivel O-Ring Fitting 1
4P050H
143 “
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3/8” MaleHose
x 1/4” Female 5’
1
HYDRAULIC
OVERH
6” overhang 24” - 7.5 T 7T
36” - considerations. The location of the scissor
- 7.5 T
the right for more assembly will be determined by the front filler
INSTALLATIONhose. (continued)
tion.
(fig. 2)
• Also, the thickness of the hose will require
NOTE: Only weld at the rear of the chassis that the bed be installed with two or more
frame. Do not weld anywhere forward of the
crossmember C RO
inches S S M E M B E R M O D I F I CAT I O N S
of clearance.
NG THE rear spring hangers in order to prevent cracks
ACEMENT from developing in the frame and possible • The scissor assembly crossmember comes extra
5. CROSSMEMBER MODIFICATIONS
ame hinge pin
weak spots during the welding process. long to fit various chassis widths.
k 5’ 8” and 6” 6”. 12” • The scissor assembly crossmember comes
y crossmember and • Cutlong
extra the to
crossmember with enough
fit various chassis room to run a
widths.
be placed within
NOTE: From the front rear spring 5’hanger8” 6’ 6”
to • Cutwelding bead.
the crossmember with enough room to
frame
the cab all parts will be bolted to the frame.
scissor assembly run a welding
• Tack weld thebead.
crossmember to the frame L
crossmember and
3. SCISSOR ASSEMBLY PLACEMENT frame L bracket • Tack Do crossmember
weld the
bracket. to the framedirectly
not weld the crossmember
• Now that the frame hinge location is www.piercearrowinc.com 3 L bracket. Do notframe.
to the chassis weld the crossmember
(figure 5)
NOTE: Desired
figure 3: bed height
Choose the and liftplacement.
scissor capacity directly to the chassis frame (fig. 5).
determined, the scissor assembly (pre-
assembled) placement must be evaluated.
Measure
• Keep from the frame
in mind hinge
an 8’ bed mustpinoverhang
toward at least
the cab.12”Mark
12” from 5’ the8”frame
and 6” 6”. The
hinge scissor
to reach full capacity
assembly crossmember
on a medium duty kit. and frame5’ 8”
L bracket
6’ 6”
canNOTE:
be placed
Desiredwithin
bedthis area.
(fig.
height Keep
3) and liftincapacity
mind
an 8’
arebed must overhang
determined atplacement
least 12” from thethe
are determined bybythe
theplacement ofofthe
frame hinge to reach
crossmember.Chassis full capacity
Chassisconstruction on
constructionmay a 7.5
mayT dictate
crossmember.
kit (fig. 3).
crossmember location. (fig. 5)
figure 5: Weld crossmember to L bracket.
dictate crossmember location.
• Bolt the frame L brackets to the chassis frame at 6. SILL SUPPORT INSTALLATIONwww.piercearrowinc.com 5
• Bolt the frameof
thecenter L brackets to the chassis
your measurement usingframe
grade 8, HYDRAU
S I L L S slip
• Sill supports U P PO
intoRTtheI scissor
N S TA Lassembly
LAT I O N
at the center
1/2” boltsof your
and selfmeasurement using 4)
locking nuts. (figure • Unsc
tubing and support the truck bed. Sill support
grade 8, 1/2” bolts and self locking nuts (fig.4). Sillbolt
supports slip • Use
location is into the scissor
determined assembly
by the tubing
bed’s sill
and support the(fig.truck the fi
construction 6).bed. Sill support
Modification maybolt
be location
is determined by the bed’s sill construction. (figure 6) • Conn
required. Examples include:
Modification may be -required. cylin
A. Notching the bed Examples include:
crossmembers
mayThe
• Notching: interfere with the kit. may interfere
bed crossmembers NOT
5’ 8” 6’ 6”
B. Cutting
with the kit. - if bed height is an issue, cut cylin
the sill support to fit within the sill. not c
• Cutting: If bed height is an issue, cut the sill
(fig. 4) support to fit within the sill.
figure
The
NOTE: 4: Bolt
front L brackets
filler hose mayto help
chassis frame. NOTE: Do not weld the sill supports to • Run
determine scissor location and bed height. NOTE: Dothe not
sill. weld the sill supports to the sill. pum
7. DRY FIT AND UNDER BED MODIFICATIONS • Retu
NOTE: The front filler hose may help determine • Fill t
4. BED HEIGHTscissor
- CHEVY INSTALLATIONS
location ONLY
and bed height. in w
• Installations to a Chevy may require several
milit
considerations. The location of the scissor
B E D H E I G H T (Chevy installations only)
assembly will be determined by the front filler
hose. Break
• Installations to a Chevy may require several
Installati
• Also,considerations.
the thickness The
of the hose will
location require
of the scissor equipme
thatassembly
the bed be installed
will with two
be determined byor more
the front filler
(fig. 6) • The
inches of
hose. clearance. conn
• Before final welding, drysupports.
figure 6: Install sill fit the bed to ensure
• Also, the thickness of the hose will require that proper bed alignment and any clearance
5. CROSSMEMBER
the bed beMODIFICATIONS
installed with two or more inches of issues.
scissor assembly crossmember comes
• The clearance.
• If you have a 10’ bed with a 60” cab to axle or
extra long to fit various chassis widths.
a 12’ bed with a 84” cab to axle, under bed
• Cut the crossmember with enough room to
crossmember trimming will be required. A dry
run a welding bead. fit will determine any issues.
• Tack weld the crossmember to the frame • During the dry fit, notch the sill support and
L bracket. Do not weld the crossmember sill hinge holes for drilling (fig. 7).
7. DRY FIT AND UNDER BED MODIFICATIONS
• Fill the pump with automatic transmission fluid Brea
in warm climates. In colder climates, fill with Instal
military standard MIL-H-5606 fluid. equip
(fig. 6) • Th
INSTALLATION• (continued)
BreakerBeforeConnections
final welding, dry fit the bed to ensure co
properof
Installation bed alignment
a breaker and anyfor
is required clearance
your
D RY F I T & U N D E R B E D M O D I F I CAT I O N S issues.
equipment’s H Ysafety.
D RA UWe LICuse COa 150
N N Eamp
CT Ibreaker.
ONS
(fig. 6) • • If
The you have
breaker a
has10’
twobed with
positivea 60” cab
connectionsto axle
thator
• Before final welding, dry fit the bed to ensure • connect
Unscrew
a 12’ bed and
to with remove
pump’s the
solenoid
a 84” coil
cab toand on
axle,thethe pump.
battery.
under bed
• Before final welding, dry fit the bed to ensure
proper bed alignment and any clearance issues. crossmember trimming will be required.
• Use Teflon paste (do not use Teflon tape) around A dry
proper bed alignment and any clearance
• issues.
If you have a 10’ bed with a 60” cab to axle, fit
thewill determine
fitting threads.any issues.
• Iforyou a 12’ bedawith
have a 84”
10’ bed cabato
with axle,
60” cabunder bed
to axle or • During
• Connect one the dry fit, notch
fitting to thethe
pumpsill support
and one and
to the
acrossmember
12’ bed with trimming
a 84” cabwill be required.
to axle, under bedA dry fit sill hinge holes for drilling (fig. 7).
cylinder.
will determinetrimming
crossmember any issues.will be required. A dry • Remove the bed, drill the sill support and sill
NOTE:
hinge Beholes.
sure the pump fitting faces the cylinder
• fit will determine
During the dry fit,any issues.
notch the sill support and sill fitting. This will to
ensure thebolt
hose does not contact
• During the dry the sill7)support and • Dry fit again ensure hole alignment.+
hinge holes forfit, notch (figure
drilling. any moving parts. to the
sill hinge holes for drilling (fig. 7).
• Remove the bed, drill the sill support and sill • Run the hydraulic hose to the cylinder fitting
vehicle’s
• Remove the bed, drill the sill support and sill battery
hinge holes. and pump fitting.
hinge holes.
• • Dry
Dry fit
fit again
again to
to ensure
ensure bolt
bolt hole
hole alignment.
alignment. • Return the coil to the pump.
(fig. 7) transmission fluid
• Fill the pump with automatic
in warm
8. FINAL climates.
WELDING AND In BOLTING
colder climates, fill with
military standard MIL-H-5606 fluid.
• Complete the welding of the crossmember to
the frame L bracket.
to t
figure 7: Notch sill (fig. 7)
support and hinge holes.
• Bolt the sill support to the truck sill using the pum
8. FINAL WELDING AND BOLTING 1/2” bolts, flat washers and locking nuts. sole
• Complete the welding of the crossmember to • Bolt guides to the truck frame or weld to
F I N ALLbracket.
W E L D I N G & B O LT I N G +
the frame accessory but do not weld to the frame (fig.
to the
• Bolt the sill support to the truck sill using the 8).
pump’s
• Complete the welding of the crossmember to
1/2” bolts, flat washers and locking nuts. solenoid
the frame L bracket.
• Bolt guides to the truck frame or weld to
• accessory
Bolt the sill
butsupport
do not to theto
weld truck
the sill
frameusing
(fig.the
1/2”
8). bolts, flat washers and locking nuts. (fig. 8)
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• Bolt guides to the truck frame or weld to
accessory but do not weld to the frame. (figure 8) figure 8: Bolt guides to truck frame.
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BREAKER CONNECTIONS
Pierce Arrow Inc. warrants that the goods, equipment, and part, whether based upon negligence, strict liability, breach
merchandise manufactured by Pierce Arrow Inc. are free of contract, breach of warranty, misrepresentation, or any
from defects in material and workmanship. The limited other legal theory.
warranty includes replacement or repair of defective me- Merchandise manufactured by Pierce Arrow Inc. is not de-
chanical and electrical parts for a period of one year from signed or intended for the movement of people and are
the date of shipment by Pierce Arrow Inc. not to be used in the operation of elevators or other im-
proper uses. Any improper use of the product may void the
O BTA I N I N G WA R RA N TY S E RV I C E warranty.
Pierce Arrow Inc. must be notified of any defect before
repair or replacement may be granted. The merchandise OT H E R M A N U F ACT U R E R S' WA R RA N T I E S
must be delivered by the purchaser to Pierce Arrow Inc. in Pierce Arrow Inc. makes no warranty, expressed or implied,
Henrietta, Texas at the purchaser’s expense. Any repairs not to finished products manufactured or supplied by other
made by Pierce Arrow Inc. are not covered by the limited manufacturers, and sold by Pierce Arrow Inc. to the pur-
warranty and are the responsibility of the purchaser. chaser, including but not limited to, any vehicle to which
Pierce Arrow Inc. reserves the right to repair or replace de- our product is affixed and any accessories. Such merchan-
fective parts or products in its sole discretion. The cost of dise is subject to the manufacturer’s warranty only, which
any repairs not covered by the warranty will be charged to will be provided upon request.
the purchaser.
CO N D I T I O N S O F S A L E
E XC L U S I O N S
When placing an order with Pierce Arrow Inc., the terms
All Pierce products are manufactured for a specific intend- and conditions provided for payment, shipping, delivery
ed purpose. The Pierce Arrow Inc. limited warranty does and claims create an agreement between the purchaser
not cover, and Pierce Arrow Inc. is not liable for, damage and Pierce Arrow Inc. The agreement is to be performed
arising from any use other than the specific intended use in Clay County, Texas.
of each product.
RETURNS: No returns are accepted without prior au-
All coolers manufactured by Pierce are warranted for gen- thorization. All items must be returned in their entirety.
eral cooling, and are not guaranteed to produce cooling Please contact a sales representative for authorization.
sufficient for any specific purpose or for specific tempera- Upon authorization, returns must be shipped freight
ture. Pierce is not liable for any injury or damage arising prepaid and may be subject to a 15% restocking fee.
from insufficiently cooled objects placed in the cooler, in- Please do not send returns COD. No returns will be ac-
cluding but not limited to medications and perishables. cepted later than 30 days from the date of invoice.
The Pierce Arrow Inc. limited warranty does not cover:
DAMAGED GOODS: Pierce Arrow Inc. is not responsible
• Ongoing maintenance parts or repair due to nor- for, and has no liability for:
mal wear and tear, and
• Damage arising during shipment
• Any change or defect due to accident, misuse or
any use for which the equipment was not intended, • Any change or defect due to accident, misuse or
improper or unauthorized repair, failure to provide any use for which the equipment was not intended,
regular maintenance, and deterioration due to improper or unauthorized repair, failure to provide
weather or road conditions. regular maintenance, and deterioration due to
weather or road conditions.
Purchasers should consult their owner’s manual for safety,
installation, operation, and maintenance guidelines. CLAIMS: Claims for breakage or damages during ship-
The Pierce Arrow Inc. limited warranty does not cover pur- ment must be made to the carrier at the time of deliv-
chaser’s cost of labor, transportation, shipping damages, ery. If a signature is required, you must notify the driver
installation or removal costs, down time, loss of profit or and sign that there was damage. You must notify Pierce
goodwill, or any other special, incidental, indirect, or conse- Arrow Inc. of the damage promptly so that a claim can
quential damages, concerning or related to any product or be filed.
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