Dodge 2008 Sprinter - Manual (Page 284)

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Transporting
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̈ Always attach the lashing net or
tarps to all available lashing points.
While doing so, make sure that the
mounting hooks cannot open unin-
tentionally.
Warning
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Do not carry out any modifications or repairs
to the lashing points, the lashing eyes or the
lashing materials. The load or the lashing
points could accidentally come loose and
cause serious injury to you or others as well
as damage to property.
Distribute loads evenly between the lash-
ing points or lashing eyes.
Observe the loading guidelines.
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Loose loads should be secured with
an approved lashing net or tarp.
! CAUTION
Observe the data on the maximum
load-bearing capacity of the individu-
al lashing points
( ୴ page 629).
During full-braking applications, for
example, forces can be involved that
are much greater than the weight
force of the load.
Always use several lashing points in
order to distribute force absorption,
and make sure that the lashing
points have an equal load.
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If your vehicle has load rails in the
floor, you should position locking
rods immediately in front of and be-
hind the load. The locking rods ab-
sorb possible shifting forces directly.
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