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Pronar PT512
Materials which can come in contact with painted or steel surfaces and damage them, should
be transported in sealed packaging (sacks, boxes, barrels etc.); after completing the
transport, thoroughly wash the loading case with strong water jet.
When transporting loads which exert significant force in one spot of the loading case floor,
protect the floor by means of thick planks, plywood or other similar means.
ATTENTION
Attempt to place the load in the case in an uniform manner.
Never exceed the trailer's maximum allowable capacity.
Due to the various density of materials, using the total loading case capacity may cause
exceeding the permissible carrying capacity of the trailer. Guideline specific weight of
selected materials is presented in table (4.1) It is necessary to pay particular attention not to
overload the trailer. The trailer must be loaded only by an experienced person who is
authorized to operate relevant loading equipment (if required).
TABLE 4.1
Guideline specific weights of selected loads per volume
TYPE OF MATERIAL
Root crops:
raw potatoes
steamed crushed potatoes
dried potatoes
sugar beet – roots
fodder beet – roots
Organic fertilizers:
old manure
mature manure
fresh manure
compost
dry peat
4.12
CHAPTER 4
VOLUMETRIC WEIGHT
3
kg/m
700 - 820
850 - 950
130 - 150
560 - 720
500 - 700
700 - 800
800 - 900
700 - 750
950 – 1 100
500 - 600
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