AAT cargomaster C 141 Manuel utilisateur
Operator’s Manual
CargoMaster
C 141
C 141 Vario
Manual Handling Solutions 58, Paige Close, Watlington, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK
1 Table of contents
2. Introduction
3. Brief Survey
3.1 General Information
3.2 Functional Concept
3.3 Functional Sequence
3.4 Description C 141, C 141 Vario
4. Before Operation
4.1 Checking the Safety Brakes
5. Operating the CargoMaster C 141, C 141 Vario
5.1 Safety Instructions
5.2 Parking With/Without Loads
5.3 Moving on Level Ground
5.4 Picking up Loads
5.5 Loading a Vehicle
5.6 Unloading a Vehicle
5.7 Climbing Upstairs
5.8 Climbing Downstairs
5.9 Continuously Adjustable Climbing Speed
5.10 Foldable toe plate
5.11 Adjustable handles C 141 Vario
6. Accessories
6.1 Portable Stairs
6.2 Spare Batteries
7. Care and Maintenance
7.1 General Information
7.2 Changing the Electrical Fuses
7.3 Changing the Batteries
7.4 Tightening the Chain
8. Sealed lead acid batteries
8.1 General Information
8.2 Charging the sealed lead acid batteries
9. Warranty and Liability
9.1 Warranty
9.2 Liability
10. Appendix
Noise and Vibrations
Declaration of CE Conformity
Note
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2 Introduction
Congratulations, you acquired a powerful and versatile ma-
chine to transport loads
The CargoMaster will shortly be an indispensable help to you.
However, in order to transport heavy loads effortlessly up-
and downstairs, it is necessary to acquire a certain skill in
using the CargoMaster.
For this reason we ask you to read the operator’s manual
carefully and pay particular attention to all warning and
safety instructions before using the CargoMaster for the
first time.
We further suggest that, in order to get used to this
stairclimbing device, you practise handling it first without
loads.Please practice at the lowest speed possible.
For safety reasons it is mandatory to observe strictly the
maximum limit for loads.
For damage done by exceeding the maximum load or im-
proper use such as...
•warped axles
•deformed frame
•deformed handles
...we do not assume any warranty.
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3 Brief Survey
3.1 General Information
Everybody who sees the CargoMaster in action for the first
time is fascinated by its climbing mechanism.
Precisely those people who are technically inclined end up
shaking their heads as they try to understand how it
works.If one did not see the CargoMaster actually climb up-
and downstairs, one would reach the conclusion that this
couldn’t possibly work, and yet it does.
3.2 The Functional Principle
The major focus lies at the axle (D3) of the CargoMaster’s
power unit (A) around which the levers (B1 und B2) rotate
(please see also 3.3 “Functional Sequence”).
The big wheels and the braking wheels are not powered, but
rotate freely on their own axles.
A chain and tooth wheel system integrated in motor lever
(B2) and lifting lever (B1) transfer the rotation of the mo-
tor’s axle in such a way that the lever (B2) rotates around
the motor’s axle (D3) and the lever (B1) in an opposite di-
rection around the connecting axle (D2). The axle (D1), con-
nected to the climbers, thus makes the up and down
movement necessary for the CargoMaster’s climbing pro-
cess. The climbers, guided on the rail (E), follow that move-
ment.
Depending on how levers (B1 and B2) climbers (C) and fra-
me are located in relation to each other there are certain
positions in which the CargoMaster should preferably be dri-
ven or parked.
How the up and down movement of the CargoMaster‘s climb-
ers and frame can be used to climb stairs is desribed and
explained as you read on.
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B1
B2
D1
A
D2
D3
Fig. 1
B1
B2
D1
A
D2
D3
E
C
C
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3.3 Functional Sequence
For the description of the functional sequence we assume
that the CargoMaster’s climbing mechanism and the climb-
ers are at their highest position as shown in Fig. 3
This is the position in which one drives the CargoMaster on
level ground. It is further the position in which one can rest
the CargoMaster on its toe plate. In the following description
of the functional sequence this neutral or starting position
of the CargoMaster is called position 0°.
The First Phase
Drive the CargoMaster to the first step of the stairs in posi-
tion 0°.Push the UP/DOWN switch “UP” and the motor be-
gins to rotate. Both levers of the climbing system rotate
as well and the climbers move downward.
The climbers touch the ground
and take over the load. The motor
continues to rotate, and because
the rotating movement is
transfered to the climbers, the
frame is pushed upward, i.e.
lifted.
The motor lever’s rotation moves
from 90° to 120° and you notice
that the big wheels pass over the
edge to the next step. At approximately 180° the climbing
mechanism lifts the frame to the next step, and the big
wheels take over the load once more (see Fig. 4). This con-
cludes the first phase.
The Second Phase
Once the big wheels take over the load on the next
step at approximately 180°, the climbers are
lifted as well passing 210° and 270°.
At 330° the climbers are “retracted” sufficiently
so that the CargoMaster can be pulled back to the
edge of the following step (see Fig. 5). The final po-
sition, 360°, coincides with the starting position
0°, which concludes the second phase. Now you
can repeat the process.
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Fig. 3
90° 180°120°0°
Fig. 4
270° 330°
210°
Fig. 5
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3.4 Description C 141
C 141 Vario
1 = Handlebars
2 = UP/DOWN-Switch
3 = Knob for continuos speed control
4 = On/Off Switch
5 = Battery pack
6 = Climber
7 = Big Wheels
8 = Climbing mechanism
9 = Clamp plus locking screw
10 = Helix cable
Technical Data: C 141 C 141 Vario
Dimensions
(toe plate folded in / out)
Height: 1390 mm
Width: 440 mm
Depth: 300 / 550 mm
Height: 1060-1400 mm
Width: 440 mm
Depth: 300 / 550 mm
Weight Frame = 23,5 kg (51,8 lbs)
Batteries = 4,5 kg (9,9 lbs)
Frame = 20,5 kg (45,2 lbs)
Batteries = 4,5 kg (9,9 lbs)
Lifting Capacity 140 kg (308 lbs) 140 kg (308 lbs)
Sealed lead acid batteries 2 x 12V/5Ah(sealed) 2 x 12V/5Ah(sealed)
D.C. Motor 24 V 24 V
Climbing Rate 8 - 30 steps per minute,
continuously adjustable
8 - 30 steps per minute,
continuously adjustable
Capaticity with one
charge of the batteris
15 - 30 stories, depending on
the load
15 - 30 stories, depending on
the load
We reserve the right for technical and/or optical changes as well as for changes in
outfit.
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1
2
4
5
6
7
8
3
Fig. 6
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1
2
4
5
6
7
8
3
10
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4 Before Operation
Before you use the CargoMaster for the first time, please
make sure the batteries are completely charged, as shown
in chapter 8.2 “Charging the Lead batteries”.
+Please check the safety brakes each time
before you use the CargoMaster.
4.1 Checking the Safety Brakes
Retract the climbers entirely by pushing the
UP/DOWN switch.
Unlock the safety brakes with the tip of your foot.
You need to push the stopping levers upward until
the looking mechanism opens. Now the brake levers
move down unencumbered, and the braking wheels
touch the ground as shown in Fig. 7
Then, tilt the machine towards you until the
frame’s loading surface is almost in a horizontal
position. At this point the safety brakes must
engage and lock the running wheels. If the machi-
ne cannot be pushed forward, but only rolled
backward, then the braking effect for a safe use
of the CargoMaster is achieved.
+If this braking effect does not set in, the CargoMaster may not be used under any
circumstances. Please contact your local dealer or the manufacturer immediately.
+To climb up- or downstairs you must always unlock the safety brakes.
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à
à
Fig. 8
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5 Operating the CargoMaster
5.1 Safety Instructions
+For the safe operation of the CargoMaster,itis
imperative to observe all requests for caution and all
instructions of the operator’s manual as well as all
safety measures and instruction labels on the
machine itself.
+The CargoMaster may only be used by a trained
person.
+During operation, never put your hand underneath
the toe plate.
+Check the safety brakes each time you use the
machine.
+to climb up- or downstairs always unlock the safety
brakes.
+The maximim load, see label on the machine, may
never be exceeded.
+Each load you transport must be secured with the
safety belt.
+If any of the power-driven elements of the
CargoMaster lock, turn off the machine immediately.
+Never transport people with the CargoMaster.
+Only operate the CargoMaster in conjunction with the
safety devices that belong to the particular machine.
+Please turn off the CargoMaster, i.e. put the power
switch in position “0”, when you stop the machine or
take a break in transporting a load.
+Repair work on the CargoMaster may only be done by
the manufacturer or authorized dealers.
+Only use original spare parts by AAT Alber
Antriebstechnik GmbH.
+People under age are not allowed to operate the
CargoMaster (except those over 16 who are trained
under supervision).
+Make sure that the batteries are recharged after
each operation.
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5.2 Parking With/Without Loads
Handle the CargoMaster C 141 like a regular sack trolley.
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5.3 Moving on Level Ground
Retract the climbers as much as possible using the
UP/DOWN switch (see Fig. 9), and lock the brakes.
+Driving with unlocked brakes can lead to more
wear and tear as well as to damage of the braking
mechanism.
Handle the CargoMaster C 141 like a regular sack trolley.
You can also use it without the power unit on level ground.
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