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CargoMaster 3.1 General Information 3.2 Functional Principle 3.3 Functional Sequence 3.4 Description 4.1 Checking the Safety Brakes 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...
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CargoMaster Congratulations, you acquired a powerful and versatile machine 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.
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CargoMaster 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 sha- king 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.
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CargoMaster For the description of the functional sequence we assume that the CargoMaster´s climbing mechanism and the climbers are at their highest position as shown in Fig. 3. This is the position in which one drives the CargoMaster on level ground.
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CargoMaster 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 Standard C 141 Vario...
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CargoMaster 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". 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.
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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).
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CargoMaster Handle with CargoMaster C 141 like a regular sack trolley.
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CargoMaster Retract climbers much possible using UP/DOWN-switch (see Fig. 9), and lock the brakes. Handle the CargoMaster C141 like a regular sack trolley. You can also use it without the power unit on level ground.
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CargoMaster To pick up loads retract the CargoMaster´s climbers as much as possible as shown in Fig. 10. Then pick up the load by pressing your foot against the motor hou- sing (on the back side in the middle of the climbing mechanism). Finally pull at the handlebars and tilt the CargoMaster plus load toward you, as you would with a regular sack trolley.
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CargoMaster Tilt the CargoMaster backwards as low as possible and drive straight forward to the loading platform. Remove the safety belt. Push the UP/DOWN-switch "UP" lifting the load to its highest possible position. CargoMaster While the CargoMaster lifts the load, tilt it forward to- wards the loading platform so that the load touches the loading platform.
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CargoMaster Push the load as far as possible over the edge of the loa- ding platform. Put the CargoMaster into its highest position as shown in Fig. 13, and drive with the toe plate as closely as pos- sible under the load to the edge of the loading platform. Tilt the load onto the CargoMaster and secure it with the safety belt, see Fig.
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CargoMaster You will manage the climbing process without problems and in next to no time, if you follow instructions closely. At first you should practise climbing stairs up an down with the CargoMaster without loads to get familiar with the device and how it works. To climb stairs, drive with the CargoMaster backwards to- ward the stairs and then you climb 2 to 3 steps.
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CargoMaster The second phase starts with "retracting" the climbers before the lifting process begins. It ends when the climbing mechanism has reached the next step and is in its neutral position. Because the CargoMaster is always pulled slightly backward, it rolls automatically to the next step (see Fig.
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CargoMaster Push the CargoMaster, climbers in utmost position, all the way to the edge of the stairs. The unlocked safety brakes make it impossible that the CargoMaster goes over the edge of the stairs. Push the UP/DOWN-switch “DOWN” and the CargoMaster begins its descent.
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CargoMaster Select a climbing speed that suits you by turning the knob under- neath the UP/DOWN-switch. When transporting loads that are dif- ficult to handle or when you use the CargoMaster the first couple of times, choose the lowest speed possible. CargoMaster CargoMaster...
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CargoMaster The CargoMaster model C 141 is equipped with a foldable toe plate thus storage and transportation of the device is comfortable and easy because it does not take up much space. If the automatic lock of the toe plate loosens, you should tighten the screw that holds the toe plate.
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CargoMaster Due to the handles adjustable in height and angle the device can be adapted ideally to any situation of trans- portation. The storage dimensions of the device itself are considerably smaller than those of the standard model. If you unscrew the locking screws approximately 6 mm the plates of the clamps can be pulled apart so that a locking- bolt clears.
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CargoMaster The portable stairs are especially developed for the CargoMaster to overcome obstacles higher than 50 cm (~20") such as e.g. ramps, platforms or loading areas of trucks (see Fig. 24)..
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It is delivered with one set of batteries. A se- cond set is available as an accessory. To change the batteries, park the CargoMaster C 141. Pull the battery pack upward and lift it from its fixture. Simply put the new, fully charged battery pack into its fixture.
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CargoMaster 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 batteries are mainten- ance-free. There are no oiling points; however, you should tighten the driving chain once in a while as described in 7.2 "Tightening Chain".
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CargoMaster If there is dirt on the batteries´ contacts the CargoMaster may mal- function or not work at all. To clean said contacts, remove the battery pack from the device. At the bottom of the batterypack there is a socket with 4 contact studs.
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Sealed lead acid batteries are subject to the so-called self-disch- arge. Therefore, whenever possible, the batteries should always be connected to the AAT Alber Automatic Charger. As soon as the batteries are fully charged, the charger automatically switches to the retaining of the charge, which keeps the batteries from beco- ming over-charged.
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CargoMaster Remove the batteries from the climbing mechanism and connect it to the AAT Alber charger by the specail AAT Alber charging ca- ble.. CargoMaster You may charge the lead batteries either in your vehicle by plug- ging the charging cable (available as an accessory) into the socket of your cigarette lighter or into a wall outlet by using a charger.
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CargoMaster and all accessory parts, with the ex- ception of the batteries, for the time period of one year, starting with the date of purchase. During that time AAT Alber Antriebs- technik GmbH guarantees that the above listed products (with the exception of the batteries) are free of material damages or proces- sing defects.
(Manager) Note Due to the continuous work on development and construction, AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH reserves the right to make chan- ges 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 ·...
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