SNOW & ICE CONTROL EQUIPMENT

• A number of vehicle manufacturers have or will be equipping vehicles with passenger safety airbags in addition to the airbag provided for the driver. As of this date, some testing has been done, but not enough data has been accumulated to make a definitive recommendation with respect to all snow plow applications.
• We have been advised that in the instances where testing has been done "the deployment of the safety device performed as expected." The deployment of an airbag (driver and/or passenger side) is normally the result of an impact occurring between the vehicle and another object, and is intended to protect the driver/passenger under such circumstances. See Vehicle Owner's Manual. The deployment of an airbag can cause injury to the passenger and/or driver. Again, this deployment is for the safety of the passenger and/or driver under such driving conditions as to cause the act of deployment.
• Sno-Way strongly recommends that you, as a responsible Dealer, advice all vehicle owner's with passenger safety airbags, that unusual jarring beyond normal snow plowing may cause the passenger and/or driver's safety airbag to deploy.
• Sno-Way strongly recommends that all snow plowing be done without any passengers.
• The "threshold" level of deployment varies from vehicle to vehicle, and with respect to "frontal" and "near-frontal" crashes, consequently, be sure to read your Vehicle Owner's Manual with respect to airbag deployment.
• Sno-Way makes no warranty, express or implied, with regard to the deployment of any safety airbag (driver or passenger), and Sno-Way will not be responsible for the reinstallation of any safety airbag or airbags, driver or passenger.
• The use of any vehicle equipped with a snow plow contemplates normal plowing usage, under familiar terrain conditions, at very moderate speeds and the avoidance of snow/ice covered obstructions, etc.

• ST/22 SERIES - The ST/22 Series Sno-Way plow is specifically designed for personal snow plowing with small and mid-size 4 x 4 trucks and utility vehicles. ST/22 Series plows are NOT intended for commercial plowing of any kind.
• MT/26 SERIES - The MT/26 Series Sno-Way plow is specifically designed for light snow plowing with full-size ½ ton and ¾ ton 4 x 4 and 4 x 2 vehicles and may be used for some light commercial applications such as lot cleanup, drives, and sidewalks.
• 29/29T/32 SERIES - The 29/29T/32 Series Sno-Way plow is specifically designed for heavy commercial snow plowing with full-size ½ ton, ¾ ton, and 1 ton 4 x 4 and 4 x 2 vehicles.
• 28V SERIES - The 28V "V" adjustable wing Sno-Way plow is for plowing with full-size ¾ ton and 1 ton vehicles.

• All vehicles equipped with the Sno-Way 28V snow plow should be equipped with the vehicle manufacturer's suspension, or snow plow prep packages to ensure a front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 3800 lbs. or greater.
• The loaded vehicle, including all after market accessories, the snow plow system, actual passenger compliment, and cargo, must not exceed either the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) specified on the Safety Compliance Certification label located on the driver's side door opening.
• The empty truck, with all permanently attached accessories and snow plow components, must not exceed 62% of its total weight on the front axle to comply with FMVSS 105 Brake Certification. Permanently attached snow plow parts are those parts not easily removed when the blade is removed. The permanently attached parts are: sub-frame, snow plow controls, etc.

If the front axle loading exceeds either 62% of the empty truck total weight, or the front GAWR, ballast compensating weight must be permanently attached at the rear of the truck behind the rear axle to bring front axle weight within specifications as defined above.