LOADING AND SECURING
Operating instructions • Semitrailer • 505369471-04 • 02/2019
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Fig. 8-6:
Attached telescopic lock rod
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Load securing rail
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Telescopic lock rod
Inserting the telescopic lock rod
► Attach the end of the telescopic lock
rod with the sliding block at the desired
position on the load securing rail.
► Push the telescopic lock rod together
in the direction of the sliding block and
insert the telescopic lock rod at the
corresponding position in the load se-
curing rail on the opposite side.
ü
The telescopic lock rod has been in-
serted.
Removing the telescopic lock rod
► Push the telescopic lock rod together
in the direction of the sliding block and
pull out the telescopic lock rod from
the load securing rail on the opposite
side.
► Remove the telescopic lock rod.
ü
The telescopic lock rod has been re-
moved.
8.7
Securing loads with tension
chains to centre posts/
board walls
KRONE trailers have tension chains as an
option, which are used to ease the pres-
sure on the centre posts and board walls
and to counter increased load pressure.
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Fig. 8-7:
Tension chain on the centre post
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Tension chains with tension lever
Tension is achieved via two chain halves
fastened on two posts facing each other,
and being connected and tensioned in the
centre of the vehicle.
The tension chains are handled in the
same way for centre posts and board
walls.
Connecting the tension chains
► Insert the ends of the tension chains
with the fastening link in the brackets
on the posts.
► Insert the tension lever of one chain
through a chain link of the other chain.
► Hook the tension lever onto the fasten-
ing chain link.
► Fold and secure the tension lever.
ü
The tension chains have been tied and
tensioned.
Releasing the tension chains
► Unhook the tension lever from the
fastening link.
