1. PROPER RIGGING AND TIE DOWN OF LARGE METAL REELS

2. 2 Proper Tie Down for Large Metal Reels Right Side/ Passenger Side of TRAILER Tie Down Chains 3/8” T8 or 80 Test Transport Chain Attach Chain to proper Provided anchor points On trailer Large Metal Reels Anchor Attachment Points 45 to 60 deg. angle max Chain Runs Thru Reel

3. Proper Tie Down for Large Metal Reels Left Side / Driver Side of TRAILER Large Metal Reels Anchor Attachment Points W/Come –A Longs When Loaded with Cable Come – A - Longs Tie Down Chains 3/8” T8 or 80 Test Transport Chain Chain Runs Thru Reel 45 to 60 deg. angle max Chain Looped and hooked Skid Chocks –Both Sides

4. Proper Trailer Loading for Large Metal Reels Trailer Floor Front of Trailer Large Reel Small Reel Other Misc. Items

5. Proper Tie Down for Large Metal Reels  All loaded metal reels must be rigged with 8T/80 -3/8” Transport Chain DO NOT use Galvanized Welded or Plain Welded Chain. It is not TXDOT/Fed DOT Approved for Transport.  Only use Come-A-Longs that are in good working order Hook latches are on and working properly Handles not bent or miss shaped  Only secure chain(s) and Come-A-Longs to the manufactures attachment points on the trailer. DO NOT attach to trailer fenders, underneath the trailer, tongue of the trailer  DO NOT accept broken, damaged reels from the yard. If its damaged or broken once its loaded it becomes the transporters responsibility for any accident, incident that may occur during transport.  All excess rigging must be secured to keep it from falling off the trailer and being entangled on the tires, axels or being drug down the road causing a traffic hazard.  NOTE: Nylon straps may be used on small reels and empty large reels, but softeners such as cardboard, carpet or other softing device must be placed between the strap(s) and the material being secured to prevent cutting the strap(s)

6. Pictures of Rigging for Reels 2T Come – A - Long 3/8” 8T / 80T Transport Chain Proper Rigging Points

7. Improper Rigging Points for Reels or Any Load(s) Never rig to the Tongue, Fender or Fender brace(s) Never rig to the Side railing Never run rigging Underneath the Trailer or connect 2 hooks together.

8. Rigging Hardware and Item Number ALL RIGGING MATERIAL AND HARDWARE CAN BE ORDERED FROM GRAINGER SUPPLY Ratchet Puller (Come-A-Long) # 3AY60 – 2 Needed Transport Chain 3/8” x 20ft # 1DJT – 2 Needed Grab Hooks 3/8” # 48PX59 - 4 Needed Shackle/Clevis ¼” # 2XY3 - 4 Needed