Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2018, Operating Instructions Manual

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Ring 8 of slider 4 must always be at an
angle of 90° to rack rail 2 , so that slider 4
is engaged properly.
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When the ring of the slider is at an angle
of 90° to the rack rail: pull ring 8 of slider
4 down and simultaneously move slider 4
to the desired position.
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Release ring 8 at the desired position.
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Move slider 4 slightly further along on rack
rail 2 until slider 4 engages automatically.
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When the ring of the slider is parallel to
the rack rail: move slider
4 to the desired
position.
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Position ring 8 of slider 4 at an angle of
90° to rack rail 2 .
Slider 4 is engaged.
Adjusting the belt strap
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Press and hold the locking mechanism on
slider 9 .
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Pull or release belt strap 5 .
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Release the locking mechanism on slider 9 .
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When securing or loosening a load, be sure
to not stand under the load.
Securing and loosening the load
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To secure the load: place the load in the belt
straps of the rack rails.
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Fasten the load flush with the partition.
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Secure belt strap 5 .
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Check that the load is seated securely.
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To loosen the load: press and hold the lock‐
ing mechanism on slider 9 .
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Pull ring 8 of the slider down and simultane‐
ously move the slider away from the load.
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Loosen belt strap 5 and at the same time
make sure that the load does not fall out of
the belt straps.
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Remove the load from the belt straps.
Fitting lashing eyelets
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Turn the ring of lashing eyelet B until it is
parallel to the longitudinal axis of lashing eye‐
let C .
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Hold lashing eyelet C between the index fin‐
ger and middle finger and place your thumb
through the ring of lashing eyelet B and onto
the central pressure point.
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Use your thumb to push the locking pin down
as far as it will go.
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Push lashing eyelet C near the load through
the notches on rack rail 2 and move it
approximately 12 mm.
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Remove your thumb from the pressure point
and slide lashing eyelet C until it engages.
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Turn the ring of lashing eyelet B until it is
perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of lash‐
ing eyelet C .
Lashing eyelet C is secured.
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