10. This product is suitable for use for the following temperature ranges:
–40 to +80 °C. This range may vary in a chemical environment.
In that case the advice of the manufacturer or supplier shall be
sought. Changing the environmental temperature during transport
may affect the forces in the lashing. Check the tension force after
entering warm areas.
11. Lashing straps shall be rejected or returned to the manufacturer for
repair if they show any signs of damage.
The following criteria are considered to be signs of damage:
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Only lashing bearing identification labels shall be repaired;
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If there is any accidental contact with chemical products, lashing
straps shall be removed from service and the manufacturer or
supplier shall be consulted;
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for lashing straps (to be rejected): tears, cuts, nicks and breaks in
load bearing fibres and retaining stitches; deformations resulting
from exposure to heat;
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for end fittings and tensioning devices: deformations, splits,
pronounced signs of wear, signs of corrosion.
12 GB