These units can easily be damaged during the loading/discharging operation if not handled with care and supervision. The following guidelines should be followed:
- Operators of machines are to drive at a slow speed (walking speed), and not make any sharp turns.
- Rubber mats are to be laid down on vessel ramps (external & internal) as well as on non-flush (flat) decks.
- Rubber mats are to be placed under tracks on non-flush (flat) decks when unit is in a stow position.
- Since damages to rubber tracked wooden wheel units are common, stevedores should check for damages prior to dis-charge.