STRAP PLACEMENT AROUND LOAD
1.
Place strap around load as shown in the illustrations.
WARNING! Failure to place the strap around
the load or an unstable or shifted load could
result in a sudden loss of strap tension during
tensioning. This could result in a sudden loss of
balance causing you to fall.
If the load corners are sharp use edge
protectors. Failure to follow the above could
result in serious injury or death.
INSERT STRAP INTO THE TOOL
1.
Rotate tensioning handle all the way down to lock
the gripper in the open position. Adjust the drum so
that the slot is in line with the angle of the strap.
2. Insert lower/inner strap in opening between gripper
and base of tensioner until the strap is fully in
STRAP IS AGAINST STRAP GUIDE
BOTTOM
STRAP
BASE
GRIPPER
TYPICAL ORIENTATION
FOR TOP LOADS
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STRAPPING INSTRUCTIONS
HORIZONTAL
STRAP SIDE LOAD
SEAL
STRAP BENT BACK
TO CONTAIN SEALS
DRUM
SEALS
BEND TO HOLD SEALS IN PLACE
TYPICAL ORIENTATION
FOR TOP LOADS
VERTICAL
STRAP SIDE LOAD
Use only 2" wide (minimum) x .044" thick
(minimum) high tensile strap. Failure to use
the proper tool or strap can result in serious
personal injury.
2. Thread the seal/seals on both straps. Bend the lower/
inner strap backwards to hold seals in place. Bend
the upper/outer strap away from the load to permit
insertion into the windlass of the tensioner.
STRAP BENT FORWARD
TO ACCEPT WINDLASS
SEAL
PACKAGE LOAD
contact with the inner wall of the base (strap guide).
Make sure that the lower/inner strap is inserted over
the base foot. Insert top/outer strap fully into the
windlass slot. Approximately 2 to 4 inches should
extend beyond drum. Cut off any excessive length
before tensioning.
REAR BASE FOOT
TYPICAL ORIENTATION
TOP
STRAP LOAD
REAR BASE FOOT
REAR BASE FOOT
FOR SIDE LOADS
SEALS
TYPICAL ORIENTATION
FOR SIDE LOADS
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