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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 strap may only be used between temperatures of
-40°C and +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 or polyester tensioning straps, contamina-
tions may be removed using ordinary solvents. The tensioning strap
must be allowed to dry fully. When using ordinary solvents, the
applicable regulations are to be observed (e.g. data sheet for
chlorinated hydrocarbon ZH 1/194)
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
Wrap 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.
7. NOTES REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Please dispose of the tensioning straps via the recycling bin or the
public/municipal collection points.
The materials are recyclable. You make an important contribution to
protecting our environment by recycling, material utilisation or other
forms of reusing waste equipment!
8. CONTACT INFORMATION
EAL GmbH
Otto-Hausmann-Ring 107
42115 Wuppertal
Germany
+49 (0)202 42 92 83 0
+49 (0) 202 42 92 83 – 160
info@eal-vertrieb.com
www.eal-vertrieb.com
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