Keith V-FLOOR User manual

Original Instructions
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Revised 8.7.17

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Trailer Design Requirements:
c) Door post FLUSH with wall.
b) Recommended
steel wall liner.
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Figure 1.1
a) Side walls FLAT top to
bottom, front to rear.
IMPORTANT!
Installing a KEITH® V-FLOOR® system requires special attention to several trailer details. Following the checklist below
will ensure the proper operation of the V-SWEEP™ system.
Please refer to the technical instructions and drawings for complete installation directions.
1. Side Walls:
Figure 1.1
a. Side walls must be at from top rail to oor side seal, front to rear.
No protrusions (welds, bolts, etc.)
b. Walls can be steel, aluminum or lined.
c. Door post must be ush with wall at door opening—NO EXCEPTIONS.

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DETAIL A
SCALE 1 / 35
A
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FIGURE 2.1
C
L
a) Winch and strap roller must
be mounted on CENTERLINE of
trailer and PERPENDICULAR
to Floor.
b) REINFORCEMENT
for the front wall
winch mount.
FIGURE 2.2
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d) TOP FRONT SHIELD to cover
V-SWEEP™Headboard,
supplied by others
Front Bulkhead
of trailer
V-SWEEP™
Headboard
Winch
Strap Roller
b) REINFORCEMENT
for Bump Stops.
c) Check for
CLEARANCE if
front corners of
trailer are
rounded.
Bump Stop
Strap Roller MOUNTING BOLTS
must be nearest to the floor
away from winch for leverage.
Figure 2.2
d. The top front shield must be installed above the V-SWEEP™ headboard assembly, extending far
enough to keep material from falling behind the V-SWEEP™ system, but not so far as to prevent
material from loading onto the V-SWEEP™ oor tarp. (Top front shield is not supplied by KEITH)
DETAIL A
SCALE 1 / 35
A
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FIGURE 2.1
C
L
a) Winch and strap roller must
be mounted on CENTERLINE of
trailer and PERPENDICULAR
to Floor.
b) REINFORCEMENT
for the front wall
winch mount.
FIGURE 2.2
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d) TOP FRONT SHIELD to cover
V-SWEEP™Headboard Assembly,
supplied by others
Front Bulkhead
of trailer
V-SWEEP™
Headboard
Assembly
Winch
Strap Roller
b) REINFORCEMENT
for Bump Stops.
c) Check for
CLEARANCE if
front corners of
trailer are
rounded.
Bump Stop
Strap Roller MOUNTING BOLTS
must be nearest to the floor
away from winch for leverage.
a. The V-SWEEP™ winch must be mounted on the center line of the trailer, perpendicular to the oor,
to align with the strap attachment on the V-SWEEP™ headboard assembly. If a strap roller is used, it
must also be mounted on the center line of the trailer and be perpendicular to the oor.
b. The front wall needs to be reinforced where the winch mounting bracket and the strap roller are
attached and where the V-SWEEP™ headboard assembly bump stop makes contact with the front
wall.
c. Check for clearance if front corners of trailer are rounded.
2. Front Wall:
Figure 2.1

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DETAIL A
SCALE 1 / 20
A
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Rear Door
9" [229mm]
45°45°REAR THRESHOLD
Figure 3.1
V-Slat
Sub-deck
9" [229mm]
a. The rear threshold must be at a 45° angle (not at) starting at 9” minimum from the inside of
the door, requiring the door to be 9”longer.
3. Rear Threshold:
Figure 3.1

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DETAIL A
SCALE 1 / 6
A
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Steel Side Seal
Steel Slat
Steel Insert
Figure 4.1
All floor components must be STEEL form wall to wall, including side seals.
a. All oor components must be steel from wall to wall, including side seals.
4. Floor Components:
Figure 4.1

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DETAIL B
SCALE 1 / 4
DETAIL A
SCALE 1 / 4
B
A
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Minimum
Side Seal Width Figure 5.2
Maximum
Side Seal Width
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Figure 5.1
2-1/16" [52mm]
Minimum slat
to wall dimension
5-1/2" [139mm]
Maximum slat
to wall dimension
4-1/8" [104mm]
Side Seal
Sub-deck
Sub-deck 1/4" Aluminum
1/8" Steel
SIDE SEAL
1/8" Steel
SIDE SEAL
20°
20°REF
Trailer
Wall
Trailer
Wall
V-FLOOR®Slat
V-FLOOR®Slat
1-3/4" [44mm]
Wall Liner
Wall Liner
a. Side seal must include a 20° angle from wall to at.
b. Steel side seal should be attached to trailer using counter sunk rivets, counter sunk bolts or welded.
c. The area where the side seal meets the side wall must be free of protrusions (welds).
5. Side Seal
Figure 5.1-5.2