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QUICKART M3, M3 E, M3 HD
Dane Technologies, Inc.
7105 Northland Terrace
Minneapolis, MN 55428
Part no. 970-047
Rev. B Date: 2-9-09
Owners Manual
QuicKART
Electric Utility Machine
M
ANUFACTURED BY
Phone: 763-544-7779
Toll free: 1-888-544-7779
Fax: 763-544-4234
www.danetechnologies.com
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  • Page 1 QUICKART M3, M3 E, M3 HD Owners Manual QuicKART Electric Utility Machine ANUFACTURED BY Dane Technologies, Inc. Phone: 763-544-7779 7105 Northland Terrace Toll free: 1-888-544-7779 Minneapolis, MN 55428 Fax: 763-544-4234 www.danetechnologies.com Part no. 970-047 Rev. B Date: 2-9-09...
  • Page 2 QUICKART INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Dane Technologies QuicKART. With proper operation and maintenance, the QuicKART will provide years of dependable service. This manual contains information, which will assist in the training, operation and maintenance of the QuicKART. Please read it thoroughly and review it regularly.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    QuicKART M3, M3 E, M3 HD Owner’s Manual Table Of Contents OVERVIEW OF OPERATION..................... 4 QUICKART M3, M3 E, M3 HD WARNINGS & SAFETY NOTES ........5 UNPACKING THE QUICKART M3, M3 E, M3 HD .............. 6 ORIENTATION TO THE QUICKART M3-M3 HD ..............8 OPERATION OF THE QUICKART M3-M3 HD ..............

  • Page 4: Overview Of Operation

    -20 degrees. It will also push carts through loose snow. On packed snow the QuicKART M3 and M3 HD will push 10 to 20 carts. Winter operation can be enhanced with the use of optional snow tires.

  • Page 5: Quickart M3, M3 E, M3 Hd Warnings & Safety Notes

    QuicKART operators manual, and have demonstrated the skills necessary to operate the QuicKART safely. 5. Never carry passengers on the QuicKART M3, M3 E, or M3 HD! 6. The QuicKART is equipped with a brake that automatically engages when the machine is turned off or not in motion.

  • Page 6: Unpacking The Quickart M3, M3 E, M3 Hd

    29. UNPACKING THE QUICKART M3, M3 E, M3 HD The QuicKART M3, M3 E, M3 HD is typically shipped on a wooden pallet. It may come with addition individual components that are packaged inside the QuicKART.
  • Page 7 For the QuicKART to operate in the Radio Mode, the receiver must be programmed to match the hand held transmitter. See page 35 for directions on how to program the remote control transmitter. Dane Technologies, Inc. QuicKART Owners Manual 7105 Northland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55428 / 888-544-7779 / 763-544-7779 / Fax 763-544-4234 www.danetechnologies.com...

  • Page 8: Orientation To The Quickart M3-M3 Hd

    MANUAL MODE: Manual Mode is defined as operating the QuicKART while walking behind the QuicKART M3-M3 HD. Turning the key counter-clockwise turns the QuicKART on and places it in manual mode. Steering is controlled from the handle bar. Turning the thumb wheel throttle controls speed and direction.

  • Page 9: Operation Of The Quickart M3-M3 Hd

    RADIO MODE: (See diagram on page 12.) Radio Mode is defined as operating the QuicKART M3 and M3 HD with the 5-button remote control while standing or walking alongside the lead cart of the cart chain coupled to the QuicKART M3-M3 HD. Turning the clockwise top of the key turns the QuicKART on and places it in Radio Mode.
  • Page 10 4. In an emergency, press and hold the stop button until you walk over and shut off the key. 5. The QuicKART M3-M3 HD follows the train of shopping carts as guided by the cart attendant. The actual turning radius of the cart chain is a function of the design of the shopping carts being used.
  • Page 11 QuicKART M3s are operating close together, the radios may interfere with each other. If one of the QuicKARTs has a 2 channel remote, reprogram that remote to its machine once and the problem will go away. It is now using the second channel. Dane Technologies, Inc. QuicKART Owners Manual 7105 Northland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55428 / 888-544-7779 / 763-544-7779 / Fax 763-544-4234 www.danetechnologies.com...

  • Page 12: 5-Button Remote Control

    TO STOP IN CHANNEL EMERGENCY. REMOTES PRESS AND HOLD UNTIL HAVE NO KEY IS TURNED OFF. SYMBOL HERE Dane Technologies, Inc. QuicKART Owners Manual 7105 Northland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55428 / 888-544-7779 / 763-544-7779 / Fax 763-544-4234 www.danetechnologies.com 970-047 B 2-9-09...

  • Page 13: M3, M3 Hd Control Panel

    Thumbwheel throttle (both sides) Horn Button Emergency Radio shut-off Mode LED button Battery level meter Controller status Dane Technologies, Inc. QuicKART Owners Manual 7105 Northland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55428 / 888-544-7779 / 763-544-7779 / Fax 763-544-4234 www.danetechnologies.com 970-047 B 2-9-09...

  • Page 14: Quickart M3-M3 Hd - Right Side View

    QUICKART M3-M3 HD – RIGHT SIDE VIEW Forward Thumbwheel Strobe throttle controls Reverse QUICKART M3-M3 HD – LEFT SIDE VIEW Remote Holder (Option) Handlebars Couplers Front wheels Caster wheel and Yokes install here Dane Technologies, Inc. QuicKART Owners Manual 7105 Northland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55428 / 888-544-7779 / 763-544-7779 / Fax 763-544-4234 www.danetechnologies.com...

  • Page 15: Quickart M3-M3 Hd - Rear View

    QUICKART M3-M3 HD – REAR VIEW Body handle, lift to open AC cord plug in QUICKART M3-M3 HD – TOP VIEW Brake release, Lift body to access Release Hourmeter Dane Technologies, Inc. QuicKART Owners Manual 7105 Northland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55428 / 888-544-7779 / 763-544-7779 / Fax 763-544-4234 www.danetechnologies.com...

  • Page 16: Orientation To The Quickart M3 E

    MANUAL MODE: Manual Mode is defined as operating the QuicKART while walking behind the QuicKART M3 E. Turning the key counter-clockwise turns the QuicKART on and places it in manual mode. Steering is controlled with the strobe tower (the tower can be pulled rearward to make steering more comfortable (see page 22).

  • Page 17: Operation Of The Quickart M3 E

    RADIO MODE: (See diagram on page 19.) Radio Mode is defined as operating the QuicKART M3 E with the 6-button remote control while standing or walking alongside the lead cart of the cart chain coupled to the QuicKART M3 E. Turning the top of the key clockwise turns the QuicKART on and places it in Radio Mode.
  • Page 18 4. In an emergency, press and hold the stop button until you walk over and shut off the key. 5. The QuicKART M3 E follows the train of shopping carts as guided by the cart attendant. The actual turning radius of the cart chain is a function of the design of the shopping carts being used.

  • Page 19: 6-Button Remote Control

    STOP BUTTON DIRECTION PRESS BUTTON TO STOP IN EMERGENCY. PRESS AND HOLD UNTIL KEY IS TURNED OFF. Dane Technologies, Inc. QuicKART Owners Manual 7105 Northland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55428 / 888-544-7779 / 763-544-7779 / Fax 763-544-4234 www.danetechnologies.com 970-047 B 2-9-09...

  • Page 20: M3 E Control Panel

    Battery level meter Emergency shut-off Radio button Keyswitch Mode LED Controller status Nudge Switch Dane Technologies, Inc. QuicKART Owners Manual 7105 Northland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55428 / 888-544-7779 / 763-544-7779 / Fax 763-544-4234 www.danetechnologies.com 970-047 B 2-9-09...

  • Page 21: Quickart M3 E - Right Side And Rear View

    QUICKART M3 E – RIGHT SIDE and REAR VIEW Radio Remote antenna Holder Body handle, lift AC cord to open under cover QUICKART M3 E – FRONT and LEFT SIDE VIEW Dane Technologies, Inc. QuicKART Owners Manual 7105 Northland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55428 / 888-544-7779 / 763-544-7779 / Fax 763-544-4234 www.danetechnologies.com...

  • Page 22: Programming The Remote Control

    "RADIO". If the horn still did not sound, you can also determine if the reprogram was successful by pressing the slow forward button on the remote to see if the QuicKART now responds to the remote signal. Dane Technologies, Inc. QuicKART Owners Manual 7105 Northland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55428 / 888-544-7779 / 763-544-7779 / Fax 763-544-4234 www.danetechnologies.com...

  • Page 23: Battery Charging

    BATTERY CHARGING Three, 12-volt, Deep Cycle batteries power the QuicKART M3-M3 HD. Under normal usage they will power the QuicKART for 10 or more hours, when the ambient temperatures are above approximately 40 degrees F. Colder temperatures will reduce the operating time of the batteries and increase the charging time.

  • Page 24: Quickart M3, M3 E, M3 Hd Important Maintenance Notes

    If the QuicKART malfunctions in any way, turn it off and remove the key. Immediately report the malfunction to the appropriate store manager as well as Dane Technologies. Do not use the QuicKART until it has been repaired by an authorized service technician.
  • Page 25 Check the AC charger cord for frayed or deteriorated insulation and exposed wire. Have your authorized service center check your QuicKART completely. Dane Technologies, Inc. QuicKART Owners Manual 7105 Northland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55428 / 888-544-7779 / 763-544-7779 / Fax 763-544-4234 www.danetechnologies.com...

  • Page 26: Remote Control: Battery Changing

    8. Before replacing the back, ensure that the gray rectangular gasket around the edge of the battery compartment is in good condition. If the gasket is damaged, return the remote to Dane Technologies for repair. 9. Ensure that the red and black wires leading away from the battery terminals and the black wire at the opposite end of the remote are intact.

  • Page 27: Changing Front Tires

    9/16-inch socket on the QUICKART M3 12-inch tires. Use a 5/8-inch socket on the 16-inch tires for the QUICKART M3 HD . IMPORTANT: Do not remove any of the nuts; only slightly loosen them while the wheel is still on the ground.

  • Page 28: M3 - M3 Hd System Wiring Diagram

    M3 – M3 HD SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM PLUG Optional Dane Technologies, Inc. QuicKART Owners Manual 7105 Northland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55428 / 888-544-7779 / 763-544-7779 / Fax 763-544-4234 www.danetechnologies.com 970-047 B 2-9-09...

  • Page 29: M3 E System Wiring Diagram

    M3 E SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM PLUG Dane Technologies, Inc. QuicKART Owners Manual 7105 Northland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55428 / 888-544-7779 / 763-544-7779 / Fax 763-544-4234 www.danetechnologies.com 970-047 B 2-9-09...

  • Page 30: Technical Specifications

    ---------------------------------- M3 E only Radio reverse FAST 1.4 MPH SLOW .8 MPH REMOTE CONTROL: Power Requirement: 4 Standard 1.5 volt AA radio batteries, Range: 100 feet maximum Dane Technologies, Inc. QuicKART Owners Manual 7105 Northland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55428 / 888-544-7779 / 763-544-7779 / Fax 763-544-4234 www.danetechnologies.com...

  • Page 31: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Dane Technologies, Inc. QuicKART Owners Manual 7105 Northland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55428 / 888-544-7779 / 763-544-7779 / Fax 763-544-4234 www.danetechnologies.com 970-047 B 2-9-09...

  • Page 32: Quickart Warranty

    Should any component fail during the first year of ownership except those mentioned as not under warranty, the component in question is to be returned to Dane Technologies or to an authorized Dane Technologies representative for inspection. If the component has failed due to a defect in material or workmanship, it will be exchanged or repaired at the discretion of Dane Technologies at no charge to the QuicKART owner.
  • Page 33 KART M3, M3 E, M3 HD RAINING ANUAL Prepared by Dane Technologies Rev. Date: 2-9-09 Dane Technologies, Inc. QuicKART Owners Manual 7105 Northland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55428 / 888-544-7779 / 763-544-7779 / Fax 763-544-4234 www.danetechnologies.com 970-047 B 2-9-09...

  • Page 34: Quickart M3, M3 E, M3 Hd Operator Training Manual

    QUICKART M3, M3 E, M3 HD OPERATOR TRAINING MANUAL BASIC INFORMATION Purpose of QuicKART: The task of collecting shopping carts from the parking lot and returning them to the cart storage area/room is a job that can be time consuming, monotonous and expose associates to injuries such as sprains and strains.
  • Page 35 3. Assemble the following materials: • Color TV/Monitor. • VHS Player/DVD player. • Dane Technologies QuicKART Training Video / DVD. • Pencils. • Sufficient copies of Quiz for QuicKART Training • Best Cart Collection Route for your store. • OPTIONAL: Transparency of Quiz Answer Key •...
  • Page 36 QuicKART. Videotape Introduction: To begin, let’s view a videotape/DVD that was provided by Dane Technologies, which is the developer of the QuicKART. The video will introduce you to the machine and show you how to properly operate it.
  • Page 37 Avoid blocking the drive lane areas with shopping carts. Select an approach to the cart room that won’t cause shopping carts and the QuicKART to protrude into the drive lane when stopped and manually pushing carts into the cart room. Dane Technologies, Inc. QuicKART Owners Manual 7105 Northland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55428 / 888-544-7779 / 763-544-7779 / Fax 763-544-4234 www.danetechnologies.com...
  • Page 38 Always operate the QuicKART safely and courteously. Do not assume that drivers or pedestrians will see you and stop. QUICKART M3, M3 E, M3 HD WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES The manufacturer of the QuicKART provides the following warnings and safety notes: When the QuicKART is to be left unattended or in storage, always turn the key to the “off”...
  • Page 39 Note the pattern and direction of approach to cart room. As you become proficient with the cart collection process you Dane Technologies, Inc. QuicKART Owners Manual 7105 Northland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55428 / 888-544-7779 / 763-544-7779 / Fax 763-544-4234 www.danetechnologies.com...
  • Page 40 At this point; I need everyone to proceed to the front cart or where the QuicKART room where I will show you how to run the machine. is stored: Dane Technologies, Inc. QuicKART Owners Manual 7105 Northland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55428 / 888-544-7779 / 763-544-7779 / Fax 763-544-4234 www.danetechnologies.com...
  • Page 41 Show and Explain How Now that we are just outside the cart room, we need to Dane Technologies, Inc. QuicKART Owners Manual 7105 Northland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55428 / 888-544-7779 / 763-544-7779 / Fax 763-544-4234 www.danetechnologies.com...
  • Page 42 Be sure you record on the bottom of the associate’s quiz whether they displayed the ability to operate the QuicKART based on their hands-on training. Place quiz in associate’s personnel file. Dane Technologies, Inc. QuicKART Owners Manual 7105 Northland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55428 / 888-544-7779 / 763-544-7779 / Fax 763-544-4234 www.danetechnologies.com...

  • Page 43: Quickart M3, M3 E,M3 Hd Preventive Maintenance

    QuicKART M3, M3 E,M3 HD Preventive Maintenance Date:_______________________ Meter Hours: _______________ Store: ______________________ Labels Condition ____________ Location:____________________ Serial Number:_______________ D= Daily, M= Monthly, S-A = Semi-annually, Y=Yearly >>> Inspect throttle, turn keyswitch to “Manual”. The cart should not move. Check that the RH thumb wheel throttle moves freely in a CW then CCW direction.

  • Page 44: Quickart M3-M3 Hd Quiz

    QUICKART M3-M3 HD QUIZ Your Name: ______________________ Date: _________ Store Location: ______________ 1. The approximate maximum number of shopping carts that should be pushed by the QuicKART A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 50 2. While directing a chain of carts using the QuicKART, the operator should walk to the side of the lead cart and hold it back to prevent the carts from separating and also enable them to be stopped promptly.

  • Page 45: Quickart M3 E Quiz

    QUICKART M3 E QUIZ Your Name: ______________________ Date: _________ Store Location: ______________ 10. The approximate maximum number of shopping carts that should be pushed by the QuicKART A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 50 11. While directing a chain of carts using the QuicKART, the operator should walk to the side of the lead cart and hold it back to prevent the carts from separating and also enable them to be stopped promptly.
  • Page 46 QUICKART M3, M3 E, M3 HD QUIZ ANSWERS The approximate maximum number of shopping carts that should be pushed by the C. 30 QuicKART is: A. 10 B. 20 D. 50 Check Store Policy max number. While directing a chain of carts using the QuicKART, the operator should walk to the side of the lead cart and hold it back to prevent the carts from separating and also enable them to be stopped promptly.
  • Page 47 QUICKART M3, M3 E, M3 HD QUIZ ANSWER KEY NUMBER CORRECT ANSWER (Approximately thirty (30) carts maximum) Always check corporate policy for maximum number. TRUE (Always stand to the side, never in front and hold back on the lead cart.)

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