Powerfix Z31361 - Manual (Page 59)

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Practical information regarding the use and care of lashing straps
4. Before starting to unload, you must loosen the lashing until the load is
free.
5. During loading and unloading attention has to be paid to proximity of
any low overhead power lines.
6. The materials from which lashing straps are made have selective
resistance to chemical attacks. Seek the advice of the manufacturer
or supplier if exposure to chemicals is anticipated. It should be noted
that the effects of chemicals may increase with rising temperatures.
The resistance of synthetic fibres to chemical reactions is summarised
below:
–Polyester is affected less by mineral acids but is attacked by alkaline
solutions.
–Harmless acid solutions or alkalis can become so concentrated
through evaporation that they cause damage. Contaminated lashing
straps should immediately be taken out of use, rinsed in cold water
and dried in the open air.
7. This lashing straps are suitable for the following temperature ranges:
––40 °C to +120 °C for Polyester (PES);
These temperature ranges may alter depending on the chemical
environment. In this event, you must seek the advice of the
manufacturer or supplier. A change in the environmental temperature
during transport may affect the forces in the webbing. Check the
GB/MT