LOADING AND SECURING
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Operating instructions • Semitrailer • 505369471-04 • 02/2019
In the loading position, the trunnion lies
along the direction of travel and flush with
the guide bushing. From this position, the
trunnion with the tension nut can be
lowered.
For some load conditions, the loading pre-
paration must include lowering certain
locks.
Lowering and locking the trunnion
► Slightly raise the tension nut.
Fig.8-80: Lowering the trunnion
1 Tension nut
2 Ball locking device
3 Groove bushing with handle
► Move the handle of the groove bushing
from the right to the left.
► Allow the trunnion with the tension nut
to drop into the lowered position.
ü The trunnion is lowered and locked.
Opening the container lock
► Push the trunnion with the tension nut
up and turn it by 90°.
► Lower the trunnion with the tension
nut.
ü The container lock is opened.
Closing the container lock
þ The container lock is opened.
► Load the container.
► Push the trunnion with the tension nut
up and turn it by 90°.
► Lower the trunnion with the tension
nut.
► Tighten the tension nut.
ü The container lock is closed.
8.14.2 Loading instructions
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-
coupled. If necessary, use additional
supports.
When loading the trailer, specific regula-
tions apply for the transport, loading and
unloading and for the load distribution, de-
pending on the container model.
Transporting 20-foot containers
Transport individual 20-foot containers in
the centre (maximum 25 t). If one container
has been lifted and the trip should continue
with the second container, the remaining
container must be placed in the centre
(max. 25 t).
20-foot container, loading and unload-
ing in uncoupled state
In an uncoupled state, load as follows:
1. First load the front container.
2. Then load the rear container.
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