Powerfix Z28970-01 - Manual (Page 9)

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... / Practical information regarding the use and care of lashing straps
intended mode of use, the transport environment and the type of cargo determine the
correct choice.
J To ensure the load is secured properly, the webbing 4 needs to be wrapped around
the ratchet at least 1.5 times.
J Tighten the webbing 4 manually as far as possible so that the belt does not need to
be wrapped more than 3 times around the ratchet to tighten the load.
J Do not exceed the roof load indicated by the vehicle manufacturer.
m 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.
m 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
overhead power lines.
7. 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