AS 5714:2015 pdf download.Load restraint for LP Gas cylinder distribution.
AS 5714 specifies requirements and recommendations for the design and construction of load restraint systems for typical LP Gas cylinder loads to prevent loss of the load or movement of the LP Gas cylinders that affects stability of the vehicle. The requirements facilitate conformance with the requirements of the National Transport Commission’s Load Restraini Guide to the transport of LP Gas cylinders.
1.2 REFERENCED DOCUNIENTS
The following documents are referred to in this Australian Standard:
AS/NZS
1596 The storage and handling of LP Gas
National Transport Commission (NTC)
Load Restraint Guide
1.3 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions given in AS/NZS 1596 and the Load Restraint Guide 2004 apply.
1.4 REQUIREMENTS
1.4.1 General load restraint performance requirement
Loads shall be restrained to prevent unacceptable movement during all normal conditions of on road operation. The load restraint system shall, therefore, satisfy the following requirements:
(a) The load shall not become dislodged from the vehicle.
(b) Cylinders shall be restrained to remain upright.
(c) Any load movement shall be limited, such that in all cases where movement occurs, the vehicle’s stability and weight distribution are not adversely affected.
Loads that are permitted to move relative to the vehicle include loads that are effectively contained within the sides or enclosure of the vehicle body, such as loads that are restrained from moving horizontally. Limited vertical movement is permissible. Also see Clause 3.1.1.
1.4.2 General requirements for load restraint
Every load shall be restrained to prevent unacceptable movement during all expected conditions of operation. The load restraint system shall meet the performance requirements detailed in Clause 1.4.
NOTE: Figure 1 . I shows typical road restraint forces.
1.4.3 Means of restraint
The primary means of restraint is achieved by the use of strapping, wrapping or mechanical restraints.
The secondary means of restraint is achieved by the use of gates, fixed side panels, stillages or cages constructed to provide adequate strength to contain a load of filled cylinders.
NOTE: This is important where the gate is at the rear and vertical forces when driving over a bump may dislodge the gate.
To satisfy the above requirements, the gates shall—
(a) be tied down;
(b) have a locking device hUed that positively affixes the gates to the tray; or
(c) be hinged and permanently fixed to the tray.AS 5714 pdf free download.