LOADING AND SECURING
Operating instructions • Load Carrier • 505410638-02 • 07/2019
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8 Loading and securing
WARNING
Risk of accident due to instability and
rolling away!
Unintentional trailer movements can
cause serious injury and property dam-
age.
► Secure the trailer against rolling away
by applying the parking brake.
► Use the wheel chocks to prevent the
trailer from rolling away.
► Park the trailer on a solid surface to
avoid sinking in or tipping.
► Align the tractor unit and trailer behind
each other in a straight line.
► Load and unload the trailer such that
traffic hazards are ruled out.
► Be mindful of the trailer's stability
when loading and unloading while un-
hitched. If necessary, use additional
supports.
WARNING
Risk of accident due to overloaded
trailer!
Driving with an overloaded trailer can res-
ult in serious accidents with personal in-
jury and material damage to the tractor
and the trailer.
► Evenly distribute the load.
► Observe the legally permitted values
for the total weight as well as axle and
drawbar loads.
► Observe the trailer's maximum permit-
ted axle loads. In case of doubt, have
the axle loads checked at a suitable
weighing station.
► Comply with current national and in-
ternational regulations on load secur-
ing.
WARNING
Risk of accident caused by incorrect
loading and unloading!
Incorrect loading and unloading of the
load can result in accidents with personal
injury and material damage.
► Evenly load and unload the trailer.
The centre of gravity must lie on the
trailer's longitudinal centre line.
► Distribute the load as low as possible
on the load compartment floor.
► Observe the permissible total weight,
permissible axle and drawbar loads
along with the maximum height.
► Ensure that the cargo can withstand
the loads from stacking, transport,
and the load securing system.
WARNING
Risk of accident caused by sliding and
tipping loads!
When driving, slipping or tipping of the
load can result in personal injury and dam-
age to property.
► Secure the load with suitable means
to prevent it from sliding and tipping.
CAUTION
Risk of accident due to improper secur-
ing of the load!
Improper securing of the load can result in
accidents with personal injury and material
damage.
► Secure the load with lashing material.
► Do not nail the cargo to the load com-
partment.
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