LOADING AND SECURING
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Operating instructions • Box Carrier • 505410619-02 • 05/2021
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Operating the lock
!
WARNING
Risk of accident by improper placing,
lifting and locking of the swap body!
Improper placing, lifting or locking can
cause the swap body to uncontrollably
come loose from the trailer chassis and
cause severe personal injuries and mater-
ial damage.
► Ensure that no persons are in the
danger area when placing down or lift-
ing the swap body.
► Before every trip, check that the swap
body is properly locked and secured.
NOTE
Noise pollution and wear due to vibra-
tions!
Locks that are not engaged when driving
empty cause unnecessary wear and noise
pollution.
► Always tighten the locks.
1
2
3
4
Fig. 7-7:
Lock, lowerable
1
Trunnion
2
Groove bushing with handle
3
Tension nut
4
Lock
In the loading position, the trunnion lies
along the direction of travel and flush with
the guide bushing. From this position, the
trunnion with the tension nut can be
lowered.
Lowering and locking the trunnion
► Slightly raise the tension nut.
► Move the handle of the groove bushing
from the right to the left.
► Allow the trunnion with the tension nut
to drop into the lowered position.
ü
The trunnion is lowered and locked.
Open the lock
► Push the trunnion with the tension nut
up and turn it by 90°.
► Lower the trunnion with the tension
nut.
ü
The lock is opened.
Closing the lock
þ
The lock is opened.
► Load the swap body or container.
► Push the trunnion with the tension nut
up and turn it by 90°.
► Lower the trunnion with the tension
nut.
► Tighten the tension nut.
ü
The lock is closed.
Height-adjustable lock
KRONE trailers can be equipped with
height-adjustable locks. The height adjust-
ment makes it possible to transport swap
bodies with different parking levels.