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...
CargoMaster 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.
CargoMaster Brief Survey 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.
CargoMaster Fig. 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.
CargoMaster 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. Fig.
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).
Handle the CargoMaster C 141 like a regular sack trolley. You can also use it without the power unit on level ground. Manual Handling Solutions 58, Paige Close, Watlington, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK...
CargoMaster Picking up Loads Fig. 10 To pick up loads retract the CargoMaster’s climbers as much as possible as shown in Fig.10 Drive the CargoMaster’s toe plate under the load you want to pick up, and secure it with the safety belt Then pick up the load by pressing your foot against the mo- tor housing (on the back side in the middle of the climbing mechanism).
Then push it entirely onto the loading platform. For your safety and convenience we recommend using the AAT Alber portable stairs (see chapter 6.1 “Portable Stairs”). Manual Handling Solutions 58, Paige Close, Watlington, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK...
Tilt the load onto the CargoMaster and secure it with the safety belt, see Fig.14. For your safety and convenience we recommend using the AAT Alber portable stairs (see chapter 6.1 “Portable Stairs”). Manual Handling Solutions 58, Paige Close, Watlington, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK...
CargoMaster Climbing Upstairs You will manage the climbing process without problems and in next to no time, if you follow instructions closely. At first you should practice climbing stairs up and down with the CargoMaster without loads to get familiar with the device and how it works.
Page 15
CargoMaster 4. The second phase starts with “retracting” the climbers before the lifting process begins. Fig. 18 Fig. 19 It ends when the climbing mechanism has reached the next step and is in its neutral position. Fig. 20 Because the CargoMaster is always pulled slightly backward, it rolls automatically to the next step (see Fig.
CargoMaster Climbing Downstairs Fig. 21 Please make sure that the safety brakes are always unlocked when you are climbing stairs. 1. Push the CargoMaster, climbers in utmost position, all the way to the edge of the stairs. The unlocked safety bra- kes make it impossible that the CargoMaster goes over the edge of the stairs.
CargoMaster Continuously Adjustable Climbing Speed Select a climbing speed that suits you by the knob underneath the UP/DOWN switch. When transporting loads that are difficult to handle or when you use the Cargo- Master the first couple of times, choose the lowest speed possible.
CargoMaster 5.10 Foldable toe plate The CargoMaster model C 141 is equipped with a foldable toe plate thus storage and transportation of the device is com- fortable and easy because it does not take up much space. In a regular position the toe plate is locked by a bolt (1).
CargoMaster 5.11 Adjustable Handles C 141 Vario Due to the handles adjustable in height and angle the device can be adapted ideally to any situation of transportation. The storage dimensions of the device itself are considerably smaller than those of the standard model.
CargoMaster Accessories Portable Stairs Fig. 24 The portable stairs are especially deve- loped for the CargoMaster to overcome obstacles higher than 50 cm (~20”) such as e.g. ramps, platforms or loa- ding areas of trucks (see Fig. 24) Technical Data Portable stairs O 42 Portable stairs O 43 number of steps 3...
In order to prolong its lifetime, the spare set of batteries should always be connected to the battery charger (see chapter 7 “Care and Maintenance”) To charge the batteries, please use the AAT Alber battery charger exclusively. Note that the CargoMaster is equipped with an automatic turn off function. Once the device has turned itself off (e.g.
CargoMaster Care and Maintenance General Information Your CargoMaster is not a maintenance-intense device. On the contrary, it is easy to take care of. Clean it now and then with a moist (not wet) cloth. The sealed lead acid bat- teries are maintenance-free. There are no oiling points; ho- wever, you should tighten the driving chain once in a while as described in 7.2 “Tightening Chain”.
CargoMaster Tightening the Chain Occasionally the climbing system’s chains need tightening. Before you do that loosen the six hexagon socket screws on both climbers. Tighten them again after tightening the chain. A system to tighten the chains is located under the covering plates of each climber (also chain housing).
Sealed lead acid batteries are subject to the so-called self-discharge. Therefore, whenever possible, the batte- ries should always be connected to the AAT Alber Automa- tic Charger. As soon as the batteries are fully charged, the charger automatically switches to the retaining of the charge, which keeps the batteries from becoming over- charged.
Page 25
If you charge the batteries in your vehicle you reach a charging capacity of 80 % (charger, 100 %). Please use exclusively the special AAT Alber Automatic Charger and the AAT Alber charging cable for the car.
CargoMaster Warranty and Liability Warranty AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH assumes the warranty of their products type CargoMaster and all accessory parts, with the exception of the batteries, for the time period of one year, starting with the date of purchase. During that...
CE 95 Markus Alber, Manager Note Due to the continuous work on development and construc- tion, AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH reserves the right to make changes concering the technical data made in this user’s manual. AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH Postfach 10 05 60 · D - 72426 Albstadt Tel.: +49 - 74 31 - 12 95 - 0 ·...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the cargomaster C 141 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers