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FLUENCE Z.E. – Roadside assistance technician's guide
b. Securing on a flatbed recovery vehicle
Given the numerous types of recovery vehicle and methods of securing available, it is not possible to
recommend a universal securing method. In most cases, several different methods will need to be used.
The securing methods for light commercial vehicles will be identical to those used for the passenger vehicles
from which they are derived.
Illustration showing methods of securing on a flatbed recovery vehicle
" The loading surfaces are composed of panels which may be drilled, slotted or fitted with securing rings
or hooks in order to allow fastening elements, straps and chocks to be adapted.
" The vehicle must ideally be loaded forwards, however, depending on the recovery vehicle's
specifications and the position of the vehicle to be recovered, in some cases it may be necessary to
load the vehicle to be transported in reverse.
" The vehicle to be transported must be centred on the bed with its handbrake applied.
" Once on the bed, the vehicle must be chocked and secured.
" The securing operations must, as far as possible, be carried out by the technician from the ground.
" The securing devices are as follows:
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wheel chocks, which must be fitted into the holes on the bed panel using special cams.
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ferry-type straps, which must be fixed to the bed using the holes or rings and hooks provided.
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