3.6   Other markings

 
Many containers carry instructions about using particular structural elements, which are intended to serve as warnings.
 
 

 
How not to pick up a load


Apart from very few exceptions, containers may only be lifted vertically by the upper corner posts.



 
Safety instructions on a collapsible flatrack

 
It is not necessary to be able to read the instructions in the picture. The point is simply that there are such instructions describing how a collapsible flatrack is to be erected and collapsed and what points have to be observed.


It should go without saying that inexperienced people should not be trusted with such activities. In any case, trained personnel also need to heed such instructions.
 

Safety instructions on a collapsible flatrack - details


 
 
Above and left:
Instructions for using the fitted twist lock

 
Safety instructions for empty transport
Label pointing out lubrication points

 
Warning about folding door on a half-height open-top container

 

 
Instructions for securing a clip-on unit

 
Operating and safety instructions on a thermal container

 
Above: Information about material used for walls
Left: Technical data on a thermal container

 
Statement of compliance with structural regulations from Bureau Veritas
Details of owner, manufacturer and treatment of plywood floor in accordance with Australian requirements

 
Above and left:
Details of owner
and manufacturer

 
The instructions in the right-hand Figure state: CAUTION: Left-hand door must remain locked closed at all times if loaded boxes are stacked on top!







Right and left:
Safety instructions

 
Above: this red line indicates the "max. load height" in order to ensure air circulation during cooling operation.
Warnings about
extra-large width

 
 

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