Perating Instructions; Tensioning Straps With Ratchet; Storage And Maintenance; Storage - EAL LAS 10317 Manuel De L'opérateur

The connecting and tensioning elements may no longer be used
in the event of:
• Cracks, breaks or signs of considerable corrosion
• Opening > 0.05 – x in hook mouth or other deformations
• Visible, lasting deformation on carrying parts
The tensioning belts may not be used for
load securing!
5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
If these instructions are not observed, the result may be
personal injury, damages to the vehicle or the load. Never load
the strap in excess of the permitted lashing force specified
on the label.
• Before using, select the tensioning strap according to the
intended method of lashing, the required lashing force, the
surface of the load and check this (see labelling sticker).
When tie-down lashing, it is recommend to ensure that
the necessary pre-tensioning forces can be applied in a
controlled manner.
• Make sure that the vehicle parts that the load is secured to
are suitable for the job and offer sufficient stability.
• Remember that additional acceleration and lateral forces
will be generated by the wind.
• Tensioning straps may not be knotted.
• Caution – When the road curves, or the vehicle brakes, the
straps may yield. (Carry out brake testing) Protect objects
with large surfaces from wind loads.
• These straps are not suitable for lifting and carrying loads.
• Permitted lashing force: 250 daN.
• Do not tension the strap over sharp corners or edges.
• Lashing straps may not be twisted and the full width must
make contact.
• No loads may be placed on top of the tensioning strap.
• The strap may not be positioned up against a hot surface.
• The tensioning belts may only be used in the following tem-
perature ranges:
• Polypropylene (PP): -40°C to +80°C
• Polyamid (PA): -40°C to +100°C
• Polyester (PES): -40°C to +120°C
• Always use 2 straps, either crossed over or in parallel.
• The tip of the lashing hook may not be loaded unless it is a
specialist hook designed specifically for this use.
• In order to prevent a lashing hook from becoming loose and
unsecured in a lashing point on the load area, it should be
placed from the inside out.
• When using polyamide of polyester tensioning straps,
contaminations may be removed using ordinary solvents.
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The tensioning strap must be allows to dry fully. When
using ordinary solvents, the applicable regulations are to
be observed (e.g. data sheet for chlorinated hydrocarbon
ZH 1/194)

5.1 TENSIONING STRAPS WITH RATCHET

• Never position the hook and manual ratchet at an edge.
• Never lengthen the tensioning lever of the manual ratchet
in order to achieve greater forces when this is not expressly
permitted.
• In order to ensure it is securely positioned, 1.5 turns of the
strap should be applied to the ratchet. Pre-tension the strap
by hand so that not more than 3 turns of the strap must be
applied to the manual ratchet in order to lash the load.
Fixture
Place the strap carefully around the transportation load and
guide the loose end of the strap through the slot (1).
The strap is tensioned by moving the ratchet handle (3) back and
forth. (See Figures A, B and C)
The transportation load is secured by bring the ratchet handle(3)
to the home position, Figure A.
To open the strap, the ratchet locking mechanism (2) us pulled
up and the ratchet handle (3) is pushed forwards (Figure D).
Now pull the strap out of the slot (1).

6. STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE

6.1 STORAGE

• Only store the straps in dry, lightly heated spaces.
• Protect from major sunlight.
• Do not dry or store the strap in the vicinity of fire, radiators,
heating pipes or other locations with extreme temperatures.
• Never store with chemicals.

6.2 MAINTENANCE

Maintenance work may only be carried out by the
manufacturer or persons named by the manufacturer.