Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 240

Securing loads
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full brake application and on poor road surfa-
ces.
The applicable requirements and guidelines
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relating to load-securing practices must be
met.
If this is not the case, this may constitute a
punishable offence, depending on local legis-
lation and any ensuing consequences.
You should therefore observe the respective
legal requirements for the relevant country.
Make sure that the load is secure before every
journey and at regular intervals during a long
journey. Adjust the load as necessary.
You can obtain information about securing the
load correctly from the manufacturer of the
load-securing aids or lashing material.
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Fill spaces between the load and the load
compartment walls or wheel arches. For this
purpose use rigid load securing aids, such as
wedges, wooden fixings or padding.
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Attach secured and stabilised loads in all
directions. Use the lashing points or lashing
eyelets and the loading rails in the load com-
partment or on the load surface.
Only use lashing material, such as lashing
rods or lashing nets and lashing straps, which
has been tested in accordance with current
standards (e.g. DIN EN).
Always use the lashing eyelets closest to the
load; pad sharp edges for protection.
Loads, and heavy loads in particular, should
preferably be secured using the lashing eye-
lets.
i Lashing material tested in accordance with
current standards (e.g. DIN EN) can be
obtained from any specialist firm or
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Lashing points (example: crewbus)
Lashing eyelets
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Lashing points (example: panel van without loading
rails)
Lashing eyelets
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