Sideboards - Ford Transit 1-Way Tipper Supplementary Owner's Handbook

1 Way Hand Book Nov'14:11-12 Seat Transit

Sideboards

Description:
The sideboards are made from tough lightweight extruded aluminium held in
place by two latches per side, locking the sideboard to the headboard and rear
corner pillars.
Location:
Near and offside of vehicle.
Purpose:
To provide restraint for fluid loads only. All loose loads should be restrained
using the load lashing rings provided. The sideboards are not designed to
prevent un restrained loose loads from penetrating or bursting the sideboards.
Use:
Sideboards can be lowered to aid the manual or mechanical loading /
unloading of non fluid material.
To open sideboard:
• Remove sheeting if the load is sheeted,
remove or tie off tarpaulin safely.
• Visually check that the load is not
exerting a force on the sideboard.
• Push against the top of the sideboard
with one hand, with the other hand
use an index finger or forefinger to
release the latch, by first pulling up to
approximately 90 degrees from the
vertical.
• Using the palm of your hand push up
on the handle until it is almost vertical
and the latch is released.
• Repeat the action for the other latch.
Maintain pressure on the sideboard
until it is safe to lower gently.
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