E-Mail: info@dolezych.de Manufacturer's declaration Dolezych GmbH & Co. KG hereby declares (supported by ISO 9001 certification) that the product described in this instruction manual (incl. hardware, assembly, design, testing, etc.) complies with the relevant essential health and safety requirements of the relevant European Standard EN 12195-2 and -3 and has been manufactured in accordance with this standard.
Page 3
Dolezych-Original operating instructions 4.2 Before each use ................... 12 4.3 Regular testing ..................12 4.4 Dolezych repair service ............... 13 4.5 Discard state ..................13 Application instructions ................16 5.1 Protection from sharp edges .............. 16 5.2 Applying the lashing chain ..............16 Securing the load with the DoNova®...
Dolezych-Original operating instructions 1 Foreword 1.1 About these instructions These operating instructions are part of the scope of delivery. Always keep the operating instructions ready to hand. Read the operating instructions carefully before first use and observe the information when using the product.
Dolezych-Original operating instructions 1.3 Limitation of liability Dolezych GmbH assumes no liability for damages caused by: • Non-observance of these operating instructions • Non-intended use • Use of the product by untrained personnel • Use of non-approved accessories / fitting parts •...
Dolezych-Original operating instructions 2 Safety instructions 2.1 Intended use The product is used to secure loads for transport and may: • only be used by authorized and instructed persons. • only be used in compliance with the valid regulations. It is forbidden: •...
Page 7
Dolezych-Original operating instructions • The product may only be suspended in the fitting parts or body parts provided for this purpose. • The product must not be used for lifting. • Never hook fittings between the layers of a chain link.
Page 8
Dolezych-Original operating instructions • Before opening the lashing equipment, check whether the stability of the load is ensured even without lashing means on the loading area and does not endanger the unloading persons by falling or tipping over. If this is not the case, or if there are doubts about this, the load must be secured before the lashing equipment is opened (e.
Dolezych-Original operating instructions 3 Product description NOTE! Woven belt material is colored. Direct contact with surfaces can transfer color pigments from the belt material to the surface of the load. If necessary, use suitable intermediate layers to avoid possible discoloration or marks.
Page 10
Dolezych-Original operating instructions The symbols of the markings attached to the product have the following meaning: Perform a visual inspection before use Read operating instructions Inspection according to checklist LC = Lashing Capacity = permissible tensile force Never exceed the tensile force!
• the product has no damage or defects. • the product is not ready for discard (see page 13). • only fittings and spare parts approved by Dolezych GmbH for the DoNova® PowerLash are used. If one of these criteria is not met, the product must not be used.
Dolezych-Original operating instructions 4.4 Dolezych repair service If the product has defects, it may be possible to repair it by the Dolezych repair service. This helps to save costs. Never execute repairs to the product yourself! Improper repairs can lead to failure of the product.
Page 14
Dolezych-Original operating instructions • Scuff marks or abrasion on the surface (Fig. 3) Fig. 3: Abrasion on the surface of the chain link • Cuts in a chain link (longitudinal or transverse cuts) that account for more than 10% of the chain link thickness (Fig. 4) Fig.
Page 15
Dolezych-Original operating instructions • Deformations or changes in the tissue due to heat exposure (Fig. 6) Fig. 6: Tissue damage due to heat exposure • Missing or illegible marking • Deformations, cracks, fractures or other damage to fitting parts • Widening of a hook by more than 5% of the nominal size •...
Dolezych-Original operating instructions 5 Application instructions 5.1 Protection from sharp edges NOTE! Sharp edges can damage the product and lead to failure! A sharp edge is present if the edge radius (r) of the load is smaller than 6 mm.
Page 17
Only use approved shorteners (e. g. shackles). NOTE! To avoid damage to the textile chain, only fittings approved by Dolezych GmbH may be hooked into the chain links! In the case of shortening hooks, care must be taken to ensure that the hook base is not damaged (e.
Page 18
Dolezych-Original operating instructions Unloaded chain links must not be squeezed. Hooks and fittings must not be hooked between the layers of the chain links. Tension the lashing chain by using the tensioning element. Position the tensioning element so that it does not touch edges when in use. When...
Dolezych-Original operating instructions Release the load securing Unscrew the tensioning element. Solve the rough shortening. Remove the connecting elements from the lashing points. Store the lashing chain safely. In the case of ratchet load binders, the threaded rods should be screwed back in completely to protect the threads from damage.
Dolezych-Original operating instructions 6 Storage and care 6.1 Storage Inspect product before storage for damage that may have occurred during use. Do not store damaged products. Store product: • in a clean, dry and well-ventilated environment and • away from heat sources.
Dolezych-Original operating instructions 7 Modular System For optimum use of the DoNova® PowerLash, the Dolezych modular system can be used, whereby various Dolezych tensioning elements and fittings (e. g. end hooks, coupling links, shackles) can be combined with each other. In addition, further accessory components (e.
Dolezych-Original operating instructions 8 Type overview DoNova®-PowerLash (standard) The following table shows the DoNova® types in comparison to a steel lashing chain. It shows which chain size from which grade can be substituted with the DoNova® PowerLash. This table does not cover the complete market and does not include every system / design.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the DoNova PowerLash and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers