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Installation of TU and strap guide ................................................................................. 14
Fitting the disengaging lever.  ........................................................................................ 15
Installation of drum ......................................................................................................... 15
Installation of chain ......................................................................................................... 16
Installation of strap ......................................................................................................... 17

Anchoring the LASHing ..............................................................................................18

Long-life hook and holder  ............................................................................................. 18
Anchoring the lashing ..................................................................................................... 18
Bunk-mounted quick-release ......................................................................................... 19
Frame-mounted quick-release ....................................................................................... 19
Flatbed quick-release ...................................................................................................... 19

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................20

Problem ............................................................................................................................ 21
Cause ................................................................................................................................. 21
Solution ............................................................................................................................. 21

Spare parts ..................................................................................................................22

Front housing ................................................................................................................... 22
Rear housing .................................................................................................................... 23

Declaration of Conformity .........................................................................................24

Label, LC and CE ............................................................................................................... 24

Summary of Contents for TU

Page 1: ... TENSIONER Operating Instructions Doc no AD00002 Eng ExTe Fabriks AB BOX 18 SE 827 62 Färila Sweden Tel 46 0 651 175 00 E mail info exte se www exte se Item no AD00002 Eng REV_B Copyright ExTe Fabriks AB 2019 ...

Page 2: ... 5 Operation 5 Design and function 6 General 6 Technical data 7 Dimensions and weight 7 Recommended working pressure 7 Placing of TU 7 Note 7 Operation 8 Lashing of load 8 Release of sling 9 Maintenance 10 Recommended grease 10 Installation 11 Connecting compressed air 11 Airflow diagram 11 Fastening TU 12 Mounts for bunk fitting 12 Brackets for body mounted winches 13 Brackets for flatbed mounted...

Page 3: ...lation of strap 17 Anchoring the LASHing 18 Long life hook and holder 18 Anchoring the lashing 18 Bunk mounted quick release 19 Frame mounted quick release 19 Flatbed quick release 19 Troubleshooting 20 Problem 21 Cause 21 Solution 21 Spare parts 22 Front housing 22 Rear housing 23 Declaration of Conformity 24 Label LC and CE 24 ...

Page 4: ...e dealer in your area You can also contact ExTe s technical support at Tel 46 0 651 175 30 or email support exte se More information at www exte se support Spare parts Only original ExTe spare parts should be used The use of other parts could invalidate the product guarantee Scrapping TU is manufactured from recyclable materials or materials that can be reused Specialist companies handle worn out ...

Page 5: ...ies should be done in consultation with your ExTe dealer SAFETY RULES m The screws that hold the drum should be tight ened gently If the screws are too tight the shaft may become oval and the tensioner will operate sluggishly Max 7 Nm m Never release the strap without first cutting the air supply as this can cause major damage to the TU m The disengaging lever and drum should be fitted on opposite...

Page 6: ...bed box or similar TU continues to tension automatically and has unlimited tensioning length A chassis made of anodised aluminium and stainless steel plates is designed to withstand outside effects and ensure that the tensioner will maintain its high finish for many years TU has been developed for high operating reliability with few moving parts as well as minimal and easy main tenance It can be e...

Page 7: ...g Recommended working pressure Supply 4 5 bar approx 450 kg on lashing Maximum 8 0 bar for guaranteed function Placing of TU When driving timber it is recommended that TU is placed so that the sling ends up on the inside of the timber bunks Note Different mounting brackets allow fixed or sliding adjustment of tensioner positions to suit goods being transported ...

Page 8: ...ting position 6 Tension the sling manually using the turning handle on the drum 7 Open the air supply valve 8 The sling is rolled in and the load is anchored Secure any loose sling 7 8 5 m When throwing or lifting a strap or chain sling take care in case the sling misses and comes back Ensure that only the person performing the lift throw is within range of the strap m Be careful not to get your h...

Page 9: ...jor damage to the TU C D Release of sling 9 Close the air supply valve the air chamber is relieved 10 Disengage TU 11 Loosen the sling s far end 12 Make sure that the lever is in operating position 13 Open the air supply valve 14 The sling is rolled in Secure the loose end of the sling 12 13 14 ...

Page 10: ...low any condensation to drain Clean out if necessary m Keep TU well lubricated during operation L R m m When washing avoid using a high pressure washer directly on TU m Prevent obstructions by operating the tensioner empty from time to time MAINTENANCE The 2 grease nipples are located on each side under the drive shaft Regular visual inspections are recommended during operation Spray grease into t...

Page 11: ...and air hoses carefully to avoid them getting too close to other moving parts such as the disengaging lever Secure hoses in an appropriate way Valves should be easily accessible INSTALLATION Airflow diagram 1 A pressure relief valve shall be placed well pro tected in the frame before the first tensioner 2 A main valve shall be used that can shut off the supply line to the tensioners Can be fit ted...

Page 12: ...moveable bunks Fastening TU Brackets for installation of TU available for all ExTe s timber bunk series and in various designs depending on function ExTe original brackets are well tested to withstand the forces and loads required TU is designed so that the connections can be moved and turned according to your wishes For further information about each configuration contact sales exte se INSTALLATI...

Page 13: ...ed body Sliding bracket for moveable winch in flatbed body Brackets for body mounted winches Brackets mounted in the body without flexibility to move m Make sure that existing or modified structures on the vehicle is engineered for sufficient strength for this form of mounting ...

Page 14: ... Installation of any strap guide is done when installing the tensioner The strap guide bracket is reversible for mounting on the left or right side Fit the strap guide on its bracket Tighten the screws with a torque wrench Tightening torque 25 Nm Ensure that the bracket is mounted so that the guide is as close as possible to the outer side of the vehicle Fit the strap guide using the screw kit sup...

Page 15: ...hrough the tensioner drive shaft 2 Secure the drum with the screw kit supplied 3 Tighten the screws so that there is an extremely small gap in the joint against the shaft m Warning The disengaging lever and drum shall be fitted on opposite sides of the tensioner This is to avoid a loose strap being caught in the lever which can lead to unintended disengagement during operation m The screws that ho...

Page 16: ...t links through the drum s cross shaped hole INSTALLATION 2 Turn the outermost link so it is flat against the drum with one round of the link centred over an appropriate corner of the hole 3 Install with the supplied bolts washers and nuts through hole and link Tighten with a torque wrench Tightening torque 25 Nm ...

Page 17: ... a torque wrench Tightening torque 50 Nm 2 Place the locking pin in the strap loop m Note If the tensioner is equipped with strap guide start by pulling the strap through this 3 Pull the strap back until it stops the against the locking bolt 4 Manually roll up all the strap on the drum using the turning handle on the drum 5 Secure the loose end of the strap in the strap guide or if there isn t one...

Page 18: ...U automatically continues to tighten the sling during transportation Long life hook and holder The long life hook is mounted on the stanchion Using the crane grapple the long life hook is captured and the sling is easily lifted over the load for anchoring ANCHORING THE LASHING m When throwing or lifting a strap or chain sling take care in case the sling misses and comes back Ensure that only the p...

Page 19: ...ment with compressed air Frame mounted quick release Mounted in the correct bracket in the frame of the vehicle or rig Manual disengagement with steel cable via a bushing in the frame or automatic disengagement with compressed air Flatbed quick release This release is welded into the frame structure of the flatbed The sling is disengaged manually with a steel cable ...

Page 20: ...contains a troubleshooting guide that describes a number of errors and events that may arise when using your product as well as suggestions for corrective action You should always contact your ExTe dealer or service contact in case of uncertainty ...

Page 21: ... some situations Screws of the drum tightened too hard Check torque on M8 screws holding drum Noise in tensioner when valve shut off Compressed air not drained through air valve Check the drainage in the air valve Tensioner jammed silent when valve shut off Compressed air not drained via valve Check the drainage in the air valve Tensioner operating but ratchet does not get a hold or tighten Tensio...

Page 22: ... mechanism 1 3 802367 Eccentric shaft 1 4 802368 Bushing eccentric shaft 2 5 220051 Spring eccentric shaft 1 6 220007 Fixing pin FRP M8x100 A2 1 7 802373 Driveshaft 1 8 402320 Bearing plate TU 2 9 250190 Decal reflective TU 1 10 220053 Drain 1 11 802349 Guide fork TU 2 Front housing 11 3 1 5 4 2 8 7 6 10 9 ...

Page 23: ...asher BRB M5 A4 4 10 818200 Valve compl TU 1 11 802058 Connector L Swivel 6555 8 8 1 12 240071 Tension spring 2 13 802158 Connector 6593 8 1 8 1 14 240091 Protective plug 1 8 1 15 802377 Disengaging lever complete 1 16 802057 Connector L Swivel BPL 08 M16x1 5 1 17 802059 Rubber bushing Ø8 mm 1 18 800156 Spring washer FBB M12 FZB 2 19 802061 Connector L swivel 6522 8 1 8 1 20 802156 Connector 6512 ...

Page 24: ...O 14121 Safety of machinery Risk assessment Principles EN ISO 12100 1 Safety of machinery Basic terminology methodology EN ISO 12100 2 Safety of machinery Technical Principles As well as in accordance with the following standards and directives 2006 42 EC Annex 2 B AS NZS 4380 2001 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Engraved under the TU Label LC and CE ...

Page 25: ...25 ExTe Fabriks AB Gundbergsvägen 6 SE 827 62 Färila Sweden Tel 46 0 651 175 00 sales exte se support exte se www exte se ...

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