Warnings

All Multiprens USA winches have been manufactured to ensure proper pawl-to-gear/sprocket engagement through the forces of gravity when positioned, installed and used properly.Winches should be installed so the user can readily see the pawl to ensure proper engagement.Winches should never be installed in a position where the user must hold the pawl to engage the gear/sprocket tooth. All winches except bolt-on, portable and slider winch designs, must be welded to the trailer frame. Minimum welding requirements are 1/4-inch fillet weld, 4 inches long on both sides of the winch frame and 1/8 inch penetration.Welding may emit toxic fumes. Welding should be done by trained personnel with adequate ventilation and proper safety equipment.
When tightening or loosening winches, always maintain a firm grip on the winch tightening bar. Never release a winch bar from its leveraged position without checking the pawl to ensure that it is fully engaged between the gear/sprocket teeth. Releasing a winch bar without the pawl being properly engaged can cause serious injury to the user or bystanders. Multiprens recommends the use of a slip resistant handle winch bar specifically designed to tighten or loosen winches. Only winch bars designed to be used with winches shall be used to tension and release the tiedown.

Winches should never be used as pulling or lifting devices.
"Cheater Bars” or “Extenders” should never be used with winch bars.
Winches should never be loaded in excess of their working load limit.
All binders should be checked during transit and retention as required by Department of Transportation Regulations, 49 CFR part 392, Section 392.9(b)(2)&(b)(3).

Welding may emit toxic fumes.Welding should be done by trained personnel with adequate ventilation and proper safety equipment.

Inspect each winch, chain binder and/or winch bar for defects before each use. Do not use if defective; do not repair; immediately remove from service.
Never extend or alter the winch bar. Keep both feet flat on the ground during use.
This product is used entirely at the user’s own risk and the use of this product demonstrates understanding of the risks.
Position the body out of the rotation path in case of winch bar slippage.
During tightening and before releasing the tiedown assembly, the winch pawl must be checked for correct engagement.
When using a winch bar with optional chain binder cradle with chain binders, chain binder handle must be fully inserted and securely locked in winch bar cradle. Failure to properly secure chain binder handle in winch bar cradle may cause damage or failure of the winch bar or chain binder, leading to serious personal injury or death.
Winch bar point must be inserted through both holes in winch cap during use.

Inspect chain binder for defects before each use. Do not use if defective; do not repair; immediately remove from service.
Always use the proper equipment when tightening binders.
Never exceed working load limits.
Operate binders only from a firm standing position on the ground. Stay clear of handle path as it may release suddenly.
All binders should be checked periodically during transit and retention as required.

These items are rated with breaking strength. Listed breaking strengths do not imply any particular working load limit. It is up to the manufacturer/ assembler to determine working load limit.The working load limit shall not exceed 1/3 of the hardware’s breaking strength.

Eye protection during connection and disconnection is required. Discard any or all Rubber Tarp Straps if cut or cracked or if “S” hooks are bent, damaged or corroded.
Multiprens Rubber Tarp Straps are designed solely to hold tarps in place.Tarp straps should not be used for restraining or securing cargo.
Over tensioning may cause the tarp strap to rupture!
Sudden rupture or sudden disconnection while in the stretched position may cause serious personal injury.

Webbing strap assemblies must be protected when used on or over corners, edges and rough or sharp objects.All strap assemblies require inspection each time before they are used.
Straps that are cut, worn or otherwise damaged shall not be used.
Strap assemblies should never be tied into knots or allowed to become knotted.
All Multiprens USA straps are load control devices and should not be used for overhead lifting.
Synthetic web tie down assemblies should not be loaded in excess of the Working Load Limit. Consideration should be given to the angle from the vertical (cargo tie down to load angle) which affects working load limit capacity.
Synthetic web tie downs shall be used, checked and adjusted during transportation of cargo per federal, state, Provencal, local and industry regulations.
All webbing strap assemblies or systems are only as strong as the weakest component, including the point of attachment.
The aggregate working load limit of any securement system 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: (1) One-half of the working load limit of each associated connector or attachment mechanism used to secure a part of the article of cargo to the vehicle; and (2) One-half of the working load limit for each end section of a tiedown that is attached to an anchor point.

Multiprens USA, Inc.