www.tarpcentral.com Toggle Search Account Checkout Cart SUPPORT Blog Contact Us Dealer Portal Employment Installation Instructions Meet the team! Fas-Top FAQs ROLL TARP SYSTEMS Features ELECTRIC TARP CONVERSION KITS Grain Trailers Install Instructions for Electric Tarp Conversion ELECTRIC HOPPER OPENER KITS Install Instructions for Dura-Trap Electric Hopper Opener TARPS & PARTS Electric Tarp System Parts Equipment Transport Windshield Protectors Fitted Grain Drill Seeder Covers Roll Tarp System Parts Search site Submit search Nav Menu 2 Nav Menu 3 Nav Menu 4 Nav Menu 5 Nav Menu 6 Nav Menu 7 Nav Menu 8 > ELECTRIC HOPPER OPENER KITS > Install Instructions for Dura-Trap Electric Hopper Opener ...How to install a Dura-Trap on your grain trailer.Step by step guide on installing a Dura-Trap electric hopper opener on your grain trailer.STEP 1Remove existing manual bracket. Do not remove or cut shaft at this time.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 585height 348STEP 3Using a 3/8'' drill bit, drill center hole at center mark for mounting bracket. Then install center 3/8'' x 1'' bolt, nut, and washer.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 584height 383STEP 4Finish drilling and installing remainder of bolts.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 586height 384STEP 5Using 3/8'' x 1'' bolts, nuts, and washers. Install Dura-Trap units to mounting bracket. Note * do not tighten at this time.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 590height 385STEP 2Using a square, determine the center mark for mounting the bracket. This must be on center of u-joint and shaft.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 587height 387STEP 6Determine required length of drive shaft. While doing this be sure the drive shaft is straight and in line with the shaft on the Dura-Trap unit.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 586height 384STEP 7Cut shaft to proper length.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 583height 384STEP 8With connector collar in, drill 3/8'' hole in drive shaft. While drilling this be sure drive shaft is straight and in line with the shaft on the Dura-Trap unit. This will prevent binding.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 584height 385STEP 9In some installation cases it may be easier to weld collar to drive shaft. Be sure drive shaft is straight and in line with the shaft on the Dura-Trap unit. This will prevent binding.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 586height 387STEP 10Install 6 gauge 2 wire using wire clamps, loom and tiptoes where necessary. Run to trailer plug receiver at the front of the traileroriginaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 586height 387STEP 11Cut 6 gauge 2 wires to length and install eyelet terminals to receiver plug. Keep polarity correct. Note * Circuit breaker must be installed near battery on positive wire.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 588height 390TESTTest the Dura-Trap.focallength 110flash 31cameramake NIKON CORPORATIONheight 4000fnumber 3.5exposuretime 0.004orientation 1camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop CC 2originaldate 9/29/2017 3:07:12 AMwidth 6000cameramodel NIKON D7100
