SUPERSTRUCTURE OPERATION
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Operating instructions • Box Liner • 515108039-02 • 11/2018
6.6
Loading instructions
!
WARNING
Risk of accident due to instability and
rolling away!
Unintentional trailer movements can
cause serious injury and property dam-
age.
► Secure the trailer against rolling away
by applying the parking brake.
► Use the wheel chocks to prevent the
trailer from rolling away.
► Park the trailer on a solid surface to
avoid sinking in or tipping.
► Align the tractor unit and trailer behind
each other in a straight line.
► Load and unload the trailer such that
traffic hazards are ruled out.
► Be mindful of the trailer's stability
when loading and unloading while un-
coupled. If necessary, use additional
supports.
INFO
The following pages will describe the max-
imum equipment for each vehicle. There
may be differences in how the stickers are
illustrated.
When loading the trailer, specific regula-
tions apply for the transport, loading and
unloading and for the load distribution, de-
pending on the container model.
6.6.1
Transporting 20-ft containers
Transporting a 20-ft container may only be
done loaded flush with the rear on the
trailer, with the rear extension pushed in.
When transporting two 20-ft containers, the
load state must be taken into account. The
following load states can be transported:
○
Both 20-ft containers with half a load
○
Observe permissible axle and fifth
wheel load distribution.
6.6.2
Loading and unloading 20-ft
containers in uncoupled state
In an uncoupled state, load as follows:
► First load the front container.
► Then load the rear container.
In an uncoupled state, unload as follows:
► First unload the rear container.
► Then unload the front container.
6.6.3
Loading and unloading 20-ft
containers in coupled state
In a coupled state, the trailer can be loaded
and unloaded in any sequence.
6.6.4
Definition of wheelbase
A
Fig. 6-26:
Definition of wheelbase
A
Wheelbase
The wheelbase is calculated between the
kingpin and the middle of the axle as-
sembly.
