LOADING AND SECURING
Operating instructions • Semitrailer • 505369471-04 • 02/2019
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NOTE
Material damage due to trailer rebound
during unloading!
When the trailer is unloaded, the suspen-
sion decompresses. As a result, head-
room heights may then be insufficient.
► When unloading trailers in under-
passes or in factory halls, observe the
headroom.
NOTE
Material damage when loading and un-
loading with forklifts!
Loading and unloading with a forklift can
exceed the bearing capacity of the load
compartment floor and result in material
damage.
► Observe the permissible working load
limit of the load compartment floor.
► Observe the permissible inner dimen-
sions of the load compartment with a
loaded forklift.
NOTE
Material damage to floor due to im-
proper loading!
On trailers with an anti-slip coating (Trailer
Safety Floor), loads sliding across the
floor can cause material damage due to
excess wear.
► Do not slide the load across the floor.
► Lift the load to move it.
INFO
The axle loads can vary due to the various
loading conditions of the trailer. Informa-
tion on the permitted axle loads can be
obtained either from the type plate or the
vehicle documents.
INFO
Keep the inspection booklet in the vehicle
as proof of the validity of the load securing
certificate. The inspection booklet serves
as proof of the trailer's maintenance con-
dition and can be downloaded from the
download section at www.krone-
trailer.com.
The required securing is partially achieved
through friction between the load and the
load compartment. A rough load on a
rough load compartment reduces the need
for additional securing equipment.
However, even with high friction values,
securing the load is essential. When driv-
ing, trailers and the load can start vibrating,
which reduces or eliminates the friction.
For loading and unloading, the trailer must
be
○
coupled and secured, or
○
uncoupled and supported.
8.1
Using straps
CAUTION
Risk of accident caused by incorrect
use of straps!
When the cargo shifts while driving, e.g.
due to vibrations, strapping can lose its
tension and become loose. Incorrect se-
curing of the load can result in accidents
with personal injury and material damage.
► Apply down-strapping to the support
points of the cargo.