WEBBING STRAP ASSEMBLY WARNINGS:
- Inspect entire assembly before each use. Do not use if hardware is defective; webbing is burnt, melted, cut, frayed, abraded, altered, or if any damage to assembly is seen.
- Warranty is void if strap is cut, abraded or subjected to abnormal wear and tear.
- DO NOT EXCEED WORKING LOAD LIMIT (WLL). DO NOT USE FOR LIFTING, TOWING OR PERSONAL RESTRAINT.
- Ratchets, buckles, cams or other tensioning or locking devices must be closed and in locked position when used.
- Strength significantly reduced if load path is not in a straight line.
- Avoid sharp edges. Use corner protectors per federal law.
- Protect webbing from heat, hot surfaces & acids. Do not store in sunlight.
- Do not repair webbing, hardware or stitching. Remove from service immediately.
- Anchor points must be rated equal to or greater than assembly strength.
- Do not use 'cheater bars' or lever bars on hardware when tensioning.
- Per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 49 CFR Part 393.106(d)
The aggregate working load limit of tiedowns used to secure an article or group of articles against movement must be at least one-half times the weight of the article or group of articles. The aggregate working load limit is the sum of:
- One-half the working load limit of each tiedown that goes from an anchor point on the vehicle to an anchor point on an article of cargo;
- One-half the working load limit of each tiedown that is attached to an anchor point on the vehicle, passes through, over, or around the article of cargo, and is then attached to the anchor point on the same side of the vehicle.
- The working load limit for each tiedown that goes from an anchor point on the vehicle, through, over, or around the article of cargo, and then attaches to another anchor point on the other side of the vehicle.
Per Canada National Safety Code for Motor Carriers, NSC Standard 10 Cargo Securement
Minimum Strength of Securement System
- In this section, the 'aggregate working load limit' is the sum of One-Half of the working load limit for each end section of a tiedown that is attached to an anchor point.
- The aggregate working load limit of the cargo securement system used to secure an article of cargo on or within a vehicle shall not be less than 50% of the weight of the article.
- The aggregate working load limit of the cargo securement system used to secure a group of articles of cargo on or within a vehicle shall not be less than 50% of the total weight of the group.
Owners/users of cargo restraint equipment should be familiar with the above documents in their entirety as applicable.