Powerfix 103749-14-01A - Manual (Page 10)

10 GB/IE
CaUTIon! DanGer of aCCIDenT! When lashing down, pay attention to
the required preload force. At least 2 lashing straps are required. For reasons of
stability, at least two lashing straps of the same kind must be used for lashing down
and two pairs of lashing straps of the same kind used for diagonal lashing.
CaUTIon! DanGer of aCCIDenT! During transportation, regularly check
that the cargo is correctly lashed and tighten the lashing strap if necessary.
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Practical information regarding the use
and care of lashing straps
1. In selecting and using lashing equipment, you must consider the required lashing
force, the mode of use and the type of cargo to be lashed. The size, shape and
weight of the cargo as well as the intended mode of use, the transport
environment and the type of cargo determine the correct choice. For stability
reasons, at least two lashing straps must be used for lashing down and two pairs of
lashing straps used for diagonal lashing.
2. Due to different characteristics and because of different changes in length under
load, only identical lashing device combinations (e.g. lashing chains and lashing
strap made of synthetic fibres) may be used in parallel for lashing the same
load. When using additional fittings and lashing devices, make sure that they fit
the lashing strap.
3. During use, flat hooks must engage over the entire width of the bearing surface of the
hook.
4. Opening the lashing: Before opening, make sure that the cargo is stable even
without being secured and does not endanger unloading personnel by falling down.
If necessary, attach blocking devices to the cargo that has been planned for
further transport
beforehand in order to prevent the load falling or tipping over. This also applies
if one uses tensioning elements that make safe removal possible.
5. Before starting to unload, you must loosen the lashing until the load is free.
6. During loading and unloading attention has to be paid to proximity of any low