Installing - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

Transporting loads with the vehicle
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Warning
Do not attempt to modify or repair the lashing
points, cargo tie-down rings or tie downs. The
load or the cargo tie-down rings could work
loose and cause serious injury to you and
other people as well as material damage.
Spread the load evenly between the lashing
points or cargo tie-down rings.
Observe the loading guidelines.
i Secure loose loads with a tested lashing
net or a tarpaulin.
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Always fasten the lashing net or tarpaulin
to all available cargo tie-down points. Make
sure that the retaining hooks are secured
against accidental opening.
! Observe the information on the maximum
loading capacity of the lashing points.
If you use multiple lashing points to secure
a load, you should observe the maximum
loading capacity of the weakest lashing
point.
When you brake hard, for example, forces
apply that can be far higher than the weight
force of the transported load. Always use
multiple lashing points to distribute these
forces, and distribute the load equally
among them.
Information about the maximum loading
capacity of the cargo tie-down points can be
found in the "Technical data" section
( Y page 283).
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If your vehicle is equipped with loading
rails in the cargo floor, you should place
lashing rods directly in front of and behind
the load. The lashing rods directly absorb
the potential shifting forces.
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Warning
If you tension the lashing straps between the
side walls, or between a side wall and the
cargo floor, the maximum permissible load for
the loading rails or lashing points or eyelets
could be exceeded if the brakes are applied
suddenly, if the vehicle's direction is changed
abruptly or in the event of an accident.
The load would no longer be secured,
resulting in a risk of serious injury being
caused by the load slipping.
For this reason, do not tension a lashing strap
between the side walls or between a side wall
and the cargo floor.
Only lashing rods are to be used between the
loading rails on the side walls. Observe the
operating instructions of the lashing rod
manufacturer.
i Securing loads on the cargo floor by
lashing them down is only recommended
for lightweight loads. Place non-slip mats
(anti-slip mats) on the cargo floor to
increase load security.
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Warning
Before releasing the lashing straps, you must
make sure that the load is standing firmly and
that it cannot tip over once the straps have
been removed. Otherwise, you or others could
be injured by the load slipping.
Installing/removing cargo tie-down
points for the loading rails
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To install: slide the cargo tie-down ring
through a recess in the loading rail close to
the load until locking mechanism :
engages in the recess.
i When you pull locking mechanism : up
and out of the recess, the cargo tie-down
ring is able to move within the loading rail.