SUPERSTRUCTURE OPERATION
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Operating instructions • Load Carrier • 505410638-02 • 07/2019
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tensioned with rubber expanders and
curtain cramps on the board wall
"6.2.3 Curtain cramps and rubber ex-
panders", pg. 68)
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or tightened with curtain buckles that
are hooked into the board wall instead
of the chassis.
6.2.2
Curtain buckle
!
WARNING
Risk of accident due to unlocked cur-
tain buckle!
When driving with the curtain buckles un-
locked, the curtain and the curtain buckles
can flap around and injure other road
users. In addition, there is a risk of losing
the load.
► Before every trip, check that the cur-
tain and the curtain buckle are prop-
erly locked.
NOTE
Loose strap ends can cause material
damage!
Loose belt strap ends can cause damage
to the curtain and the lettering on the cur-
tain while driving.
► Tighten loose belt strap ends before
travel.
Using the curtain buckle, a curtain rope
can be guided as an anti-theft device, de-
pending on the equipment. It must be re-
moved beforehand to release the curtain
buckle.
Repeated operation of the tension straps
could cause loss of their original adjust-
ment. Re-tighten the tension straps as ne-
cessary to ensure that the side curtains are
securely closed.
KRONE trailers can be equipped with the
following curtain buckles:
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Curtain buckle with latch-type tension
lock
(see "6.2.2.1 Curtain buckle with latch-
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Curtain buckle with anti-tilt tension lock
(see "6.2.2.2 Curtain buckle with anti-tilt
tension lock", pg. 67)
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Curtain buckle with knee lever tension
lock
(see "6.2.2.3 Curtain buckle with knee
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6.2.2.1 Curtain buckle with latch-type
tension lock
1
2
Fig. 6-15:
Latch-type curtain buckle
1
Loop
2
Strap hook
Releasing the curtain buckle
► Pull down the locking mechanism on
the loop.
► Release the strap hook on the frame.
ü
The curtain buckle is released.
Closing the curtain buckle
► Place the strap hook on the frame.
► Place the strap hook around the lower
edge of the curtain.
► Press the lock back into the locked po-
sition until it locks into place.
ü
The curtain buckle is closed.