LOADING AND SECURING
Operating instructions • Semitrailer • 505369471-04 • 02/2019
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Fig. 8-3:
Strap ratchet
The straps are tensioned using suitable
clamping devices, such as strap ratchets or
lashing strap winches.
Lashing down the load
► Attach the hooks on the lashing belts
or lashing chains to the opening on the
lashing rail.
► Move the lashing belts to the required
position and allow them to engage
► Tighten the lashing belts.
ü
The load is lashed down.
8.2
Using the lashing strap
winch
There can be optional fixed lashing belts
below the superstructure, which are ten-
sioned with the ratchet winch.
1
2
3
4
Fig. 8-4:
Lashing strap winch with shaft-
mounted gear unit
1
Locking lever
2
Shaft-mounted gear unit
3
Crank
Tensioning the lashing belt
► Remove the shaft-mounted gear unit
from the storage box
► Insert the shaft-mounted gear unit into
the lashing strap winch.
► Fold the locking lever on the lashing
strap winch towards the rear.
► Roll out the lashing belt.
► Place the lashing belt over the load to
be secured.
► Thread and insert the lashing belt into
the lashing belt bracket on the other
side of the vehicle.
► Fold the locking lever on the lashing
strap winch towards the front.
► Tension the lashing belts with the
crank.
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The lashing belts are tensioned.
ü
Remove the shaft-mounted gear unit
from the lashing strap winch prior to
departure and store it in the
storage box.