SUPERSTRUCTURE OPERATION
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Operating instructions • Load Carrier • 505410638-02 • 07/2019
► Secure the closed and longitudinally
tensioned curtain with the curtain
buckles
► If necessary, install the curtain rope for
the curtain rope bracket.
ü
The side curtain is closed at the front.
6.2.5
Rear curtain tensioning device
Loosening and releasing the rear cur-
tain tensioning device
► If necessary, remove the existing cur-
tain rope.
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2
3
4
Fig. 6-23:
Rear curtain tensioning device
1
Tension ratchet
2
Retainer lever
3
Curtain pole in the tension ratchet
4
Rear gantry
► Press the retainer lever outwards.
► Swivel the tension lever by 90° to the
side until the side curtain is released at
the front.
► Lift up the curtain pole along with the
curtain from the slot holding pins using
the curtain loops fitted on the outside
of the curtain or on the curtain pole.
NOTE
Incorrect operation may cause material
damage!
Do not move the curtain by the loops (out-
side of the curtain) or by the tension bar.
The loops are only used to lift up the cur-
tain pole.
► Pull out the curtain with the curtain
pole from the top bracket.
► Pull the curtain forwards.
ü
The side curtain is open at the rear.
Closing and tensioning the side curtain
at the rear
► Pull the curtain fully to the rear.
► Insert the curtain pole at the top.
► Lift up the curtain pole along with the
curtain onto the slot holding pins at the
bottom using the curtain loops fitted on
the outside of the curtain or on the cur-
tain pole.
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2
3
4
Fig. 6-24:
Rear curtain tensioning device
1
Tension ratchet
2
Retainer lever
3
Curtain pole in the tension ratchet
4
Rear gantry
► Move the tension ratchet backwards
and forwards without pressing the re-
taining lever outwards.
► As soon as the curtain has reached
the required tension, push the tension
ratchet back to the locking position.