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MDS Loading/Unloading Trailers with No Side
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It is recommended BG800 T-Top is installed on
site after the initial barrier has been positioned.
When BG800 is transported with T-Top attached
they are loaded with a maximum of 3 layers of
barrier, 4 barriers per layer (12 in total).
Place the first layer directly on the trailer with
appropriate short bearers and secure it with two
2000kg ratchet straps.
Place two 75mm square hardwood bearers on
top of the short bearers before the second layer.
Ideally, they should be 2.5 metres long, but 2.9
metre timbers can be used at an angle across
the trailer. The timbers should be placed about
2 metres from the ends of the barrier and clear
of the first layer units and the feet of the second
layer units.
Secure the second layer with two 2000kg ratchet
straps.
Place the third layer on similar timbers and
secure with ratchet straps. When placing ratchet
straps over the layers, ensure that the two on
the bottom layer are nearer the centre and
space the straps for the subsequent layers
further out towards the ends.
On each layer not secured by a head board,
prevent the load from sliding forward by
passing a strap or chain through the male
connections on the front of the barrier and
diagonally back to the trailer. If straps are used,
use sleeves to prevent the barrier chaffing the
straps.
Note: It is not necessary to transport BG800 with
the T-Top already attached. T-Top can be added as
required to standard units when they have been
installed.
See the
T-Top
section of this manual for details on
installing T-Top.
T-Top can be left attached to BG800 units but
timbers must be used and positioned securely
to ensure no weight sits on the T-Top edges.
