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Loading And Unloading A Flatbed Trailer To install ramps, remove safety lock pins, open covers and pull ramps out. Place angle bracket on ramps, in channel on rear of trailer. Adjust ramp width as needed to load and unload. If ramps are removable, make sure the top of the ramps are secure to the trailer, and the bottom is resting on firm ground. Rear Jack and Ramps If your trailer is not equipped with rear jacks, place blocking under the rear of the trailer to prevent the front of the trailer from rising while loading and unloading. ! WARNING Load can suddenly move or topple, which can result in death or serious injury. Do not load or unload your open trailer unless it is prevented from tipping and is on firm and level ground. Load the cargo onto the trailer with approximately 60% of the cargo on the front half of the trailer. Secure the cargo to the trailer using appropriate straps, chains and tensioning devices. Refer to www.fmcsa.dot.gov for regulations regarding cargo securement rules. Since the trailer “ride” can be bumpy and rough, you must secure your cargo so that it does not shift while the trailer is being towed. 119


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