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height. The material must not fall on the loading case floor with great force, even if the floor
has been covered.
Hazardous materials
According to the European ADR agreement concerning international road transport of
hazardous materials, transporting this type of load (defined in detailed by this agreement) by
means of agricultural trailers is prohibited. The only exception are plant protection materials
and artificial fertilizers which may be transported on agricultural trailers on the condition that
they are transported in appropriate packaging and in quantities envisaged by the ADR
agreement.
DANGER
If it is necessary to transport permitted hazardous materials, familiarize yourself with the
regulations concerning transport of hazardous materials in force in your country, as well
as with the ADR agreement.
Carefully read the information leaflets provided by the load manufacturer and observe the
instructions for transporting and handling the load. Make sure if it is necessary to use
additional means of personal protection during loading (masks, rubber gloves etc.)
Volumetric loads
Volumetric loads (which are light but have high volume), such as hay, straw bales
(rectangular or round), green fodder etc. are recommended to be loaded with the aid of the
appropriate mechanical equipment: bail grapples, forks etc. or directly by means of relevant
machines such as a straw cutter or a combine harvester. Although the load may be loaded
even higher than the loading case extensions, pay attention to the stability of the trailer.
Remember that in this case the load will adversely affect the stability.
Loads in packaging
Loads transported in packaging (boxes, sacks), must be laid closely side-by-side, beginning
from the front of the trailer. If it is required to lay several layers of goods, particular groups
should be stacked alternately (in block system). The load must be laid tightly together and on
the whole surface of the trailer floor. Otherwise the load will move. With regard to the trailer
construction (adaptation of the loading case to the transport of agricultural commodities, lack
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