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Summary of Contents for Alber CargoMaster A 130
- Page 1 Operator’s Manual CargoMaster A 130/131 A 281 O 10...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CargoMaster Table of Contents 2. Introduction 3. Brief Survey 3.1 General Information 3.2 Functional Concept 3.3 Functional Sequence 3.4 Description A130 3.5 Description A131 3.6 Description A281 3.7 Description O 10 4. Before Using the CargoMaster 4.1 Checking the Safety Brakes 5. -
Page 3: Introduction
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. -
Page 4: Brief Survey
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. -
Page 5: Functional Sequence
CargoMaster Functional Sequence For the purpose of describing the functional sequence, plea - se assume that the CargoMaster is in the position “moving on level ground.” More precisely, the moving gear and the frame are in such a position to each other that one can easi - ly drive on level ground. -
Page 6: Description A130
CargoMaster 3.4 Description A 130 1 = Handlebars 2 = Up/Down Switch 3 = Safety Belt 4 = Toe Plate 5 = Supporting Wheels 6 = Big Wheels 7 = Power Switch and Single Step Switch (optional) 8 = Fuses 9 = Socket for the Recharger 10 = Fastening Lever FIGURE 6... -
Page 7: Description A131
CargoMaster 3.5 Description A 131 1 = Handlebars 2 = Up/Down Switch 3 = Safety Belt 4 = Toe Plate 5 = Supporting Wheels 6 = Big Wheels 7 = Power Switch and Single Step Switch (optional) 8 = Fuses 9 = Socket for the Recharger 10 = Fastening Lever FIGURE 7... -
Page 8: Description A281
CargoMaster 3.6 Description A 281 1 = Handlebars 2 = Up/Down Switch 3 = Safety Belt 4 = Adjustable Toe Plate 5 = Supporting Wheels 6 = Big Wheels 7 = Power Switch and Single Step Switch (optional) 8 = Fuses 9 = Socket for the Recharger 10 = Fastening Screw Knob FIGURE 8... - Page 9 CargoMaster 3.7 Description 0 10 1 = Handlebars 2 = Safety Belt 3 = Up/Down Switch 4 = Fastening Levers 5 = Fuse 2,5 A 6 = Socket for the Recharger 7 = Fuse 30 A 8 = Big Wheels 9 = Supporting Wheels 10 = Loading Fork FIGURE 9...
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Page 10: Checking The Safety Brakes
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. Checking the Safety Brakes First, put the CargoMaster in the parking position by pushing the up/down switch, as shown in Figu-... -
Page 11: Operating The Cargomaster
Repair work on the CargoMaster may only be done by the manufacturer or authorized dealers. Only use original spare parts by Alber. People under age are not allowed to operate the Cargo - Master (except those over 16 who are trained under su - pervision). -
Page 12: Parking Without A Load
CargoMaster Parking Without a Load Put the wheels in such a position as shown in Figure 12; then park the CargoMaster by resting it on the toe plate like a regular sack trolley. FIGURE 12 Parking With a Load To park the CargoMaster with a load safely, all four wheels, that is the big wheels and the small supporting wheels, must touch the ground. -
Page 13: Moving On Level Ground
CargoMaster Moving on Level Ground Push the up/down switch and bring the moving gear in such a position as shown in Figure 14. The lifting levers are in a roughly horizontal posi- tion and point backward in reference to their axis of rotation on the frame. -
Page 14: Picking Up Loads
CargoMaster Picking up Loads Put the wheels in the position shown in Figure 16 and move the shovel of the CargoMaster under the load you want to transport. FIGURE 16 Secure the load with the safety belt (see Figure 17). FIGURE 17 You pick up the load by pushing your foot against the motor axle - the other foot rests firmly on the... - Page 15 CargoMaster Picking up Loads with the Height-Adjustable Shovel If your CargoMaster is equipped with the optional, height-adjustable shovel, you need to put the shovel in the position at which the load’s center of gravity is positioned between the big wheels and the smaller supporting wheels as described in the chapter 5.3 “Parking with a Load.”...
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Page 16: Loading A Vehicle
Drive the CargoMaster to the edge of the vehi - cle’s loading platform as shown in Figure 24 and tilt the load onto it. FIGURE 24 For your safety and convenience we recommend to use the Alber portable stairs (see Chapter 6.3 “Portable Stairs”) when loading platforms. -
Page 17: Unloading A Vehicle
Put the CargoMaster in park position and secure the load with the safety belt as shown in Figure 26. FIGURE 26 For your safety and convenience we recommend to use the Alber portable stairs (see Chapter 6.3 “Portable Stairs”) when loading platforms. -
Page 18: Climbing Upstairs
CargoMaster 5.10 Climbing Upstairs You will manage the climbing process without problems and in next to no time, if you follow in - structions closely. At first you should practice climbing stairs up and down with the CargoMas - ter without loads to get familiar with the device and how it works. - Page 19 CargoMaster At this point a load alternation takes place. You can clearly feel a pull forward at the handlebars. Compensate this move - ment of the CargoMaster by pushing the handlebars downward, thus decreasing its angle of inclination as shown in Figure 31. Make sure the handlebars are not held too low because in such case the supporting wheels do not reach the...
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Page 20: Climbing Downstairs
CargoMaster 5.11 Climbing Downstairs Notice that only the small supporting wheels are equipped with brakes; the big wheels don’t have brakes.. Bring the big wheels in the position as shown in Fi - gure 34 and rest the Cargo - Master small supporting wheels by pus -... - Page 21 CargoMaster Push the up/down switch to “DOWN“ — the CargoMaster starts its descent. The downward move - ment begins with the lowering of the big wheels to the next step (see Figu - re 36). FIGURE 36 FIGURE 37 As soon as the big wheels touch down on the next lower step (see Figure 37), pull the CargoMaster slightly toward you.
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Page 22: Operation In Single Step Mode
CargoMaster 5.12 Operation in Single Step Mode (optional) If the CargoMaster is used by an inexperienced user or for climbing particularly deep steps, it is advisable to use the device in single step mode. If the single step switch (located next to the up/down switch) is put in position “I”... -
Page 23: Accessories
CargoMaster Accessories Platform max. 130 kg The platform makes the transport of loads such as e.g. copy machines in a close to horizontal position possible. This platform can be easily attached to the CargoMaster (except for type 010 without tools. You simply hook it into the two specifically provided, drilled holes in the frame of the CargoMas- ter and unfold the supports, which you put into the edge of the toe plate as shown in Figure 41. -
Page 24: Supporting Frame (Only Applicable To A281)
CargoMaster Supporting Frame (only for model A281) The handling of particularly heavy and bulky loads such as e.g. heating boilers becomes easier with the help of the sup - porting frame. Unfold the handlebar’s rest on the supporting frame and lock it. Take up the load, e.g. -
Page 25: Portable Stairs
CargoMaster Portable Stairs The portable stairs are especially de- veloped for the CargoMaster to overco - me obstacles higher than 50 cm (~20") such as e.g. ramps, platforms or loading areas of trucks (see Figure 45). FIGURE 45 Technical Data portable stairs 0 42 portable stairs 0 42 number of steps 3... -
Page 26: Spare Batteries
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 Alber battery charger exclusively. -
Page 27: Maintenance
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 lead batteries are mainten - ance-free. - Page 28 CargoMaster Changing the Electrical Fuses The electrical fuses are located at the top surface of the drive gear box. You do not have to open the drive gear box to change the fuses. Do not fix or by-pass defective fuses but substitute them exclusively with fuses of the same amperage.
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Page 29: Lead Batteries
Lead batteries are subject to the so-called self-discharge. Therefore, whenever possible, the lead batteries should al - ways be connected to the Alber Automatic Charger. As soon as the batteries are fully charged, the charger auto- matically switches to the retaining of the charge, which keeps the lead batteries from becoming overcharged. -
Page 30: Charging The Lead Batteries
Never let the CargoMaster sit with empty lead batteries, but charge them immediately after each use. Frequent charging prolongs their lifetime. In order to retain the charge, always keep your CargoMaster connected to the Alber Au - tomatic Charger, particularly during weekends, holidays or vacations. This does not da -... -
Page 31: Problems And Solutions
The trip line of the up/down switch is protected by a 2 A fuse. If the 2 A fuse burns, the switch and the trip line have to be checked. If the problem is not solved by substituting the fuses, please contact your local Alber dealer. -
Page 32: Warranty And Liability
CargoMaster Warranty and Liability 10.1 Warranty Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH takes over the warranty of their products type CargoMaster and all accessory parts, with the exception of the lead batteries, for the time period of one year starting with the date you receive your device. -
Page 33: Appendix
CE 95 Ulrich Alber, manager Note Due to the continuous work on development and constructi- on, Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH reserves the right to make changes concerning the technical data made in this user’s manual. Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH Zieglerstr. 7 · D-72458 Albstadt Tel.: 0 74 31 - 12 95 - 20 ·...
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