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CargoMaster
STA IR CL IM BER FO R EXPERT S
T R A N S L A T I O N O F T H E O R I G I N A L
USER MANUAL
EN
2024-01 (1.1)

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  • Page 1 CargoMaster STA IR CL IM BER FO R EXPERT S T R A N S L A T I O N O F T H E O R I G I N A L USER MANUAL 2024-01 (1.1)
  • Page 2 Customer service at its best With our professional service concept,  Spare parts  Showroom & exhibition devices we at AAT once again meet our high  Repair processing  Complaints quality standards by off ering a compre-  Technical information ...
  • Page 3 The current edition of the user manual is available at: www.aat-online.de/en > Service > Download area > Transportation > User manuals WARNING Failure to observe this user manual, in particular the safety instructions, can lead to defects in the...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Product description Device overview CargoMaster A350....... . . 10 Intended use ..........11 Type plate incl.
  • Page 5: Symbols And Safety Instructions

    CargoMaster safely. This also includes adequate eyesight. Training may only be carried out by the manufacturer, the AAT field service staff or by certified partners. In the event of reading disabilities, cover training content in more depth verbally.
  • Page 6: Explanation Of The Symbols On The Device (Applicable For The Eu)

    WARNING Never touch rotating/moving parts. There is a risk of crushing! Only operate the CargoMaster A350 wearing safety shoes. There is a risk of crushing between A350 and foot! DANGER Do not use the CargoMaster in rain, wet conditions, snow or black ice. There is a risk of accidents due to the reduced braking effect! Only use the CargoMaster if both safety brakes are operational.
  • Page 7 Barcode Position: Type plate Contains the AAT serial number Date of manufacture Position: Type plate Indicates the year the product was manufactured. Adhesive label on the drive unit (below battery pack) Operation only by trained person! Lifting capacity 350 kg (265 lbs)
  • Page 8: Explanation Of The Symbols On The Packaging

    Explanation of the symbols on the packaging Symbol Explanation Handle with care The packaging including the product must be handled with special care. Protect from moisture Protect the packaging including the product from overly high air humidity. Cover during storage. If necessary, cover thoroughly with tarpaulins. Caution fragile Handle the packaging including the product carefully and never allow it to fall.
  • Page 9 Labelling plan, adhesive labels (applicable for the EU) Drive unit UP/DOWN switch Single-step switch...
  • Page 10: Product Description

    Product description 4.1 Device overview CargoMaster A350 Handles Jockey wheel Lashing strap Wheel slide protection Rear wall panel Locking pin toe plate adjustment Toe plate Locking screw Pushing handles Locking pin handle adjustment UP/DOWN switch Speed control Single-step switch Spiral cable...
  • Page 11: Intended Use

    4.2 Intended use The stair climber A350 is used to transport cargoes safely over stairs (upwards and downwards). In doing so, both straight and spiral stairs can be travelled. Driving on slopes is possible, too. Any other use is considered not in compliance with the intended use. The stair climber A350 was developed to be operated by a single person.
  • Page 12: Technical Data

    4.4 Technical data A350 Technology Dimensions Refer to dimensional drawing Handles = 7.2 kg Climbing unit = 37.3 kg Battery pack = 5.9 kg Own weight Charger = 0.3 kg Total weight without battery pack= 44.5 kg 350 kg (771 lbs) Max.
  • Page 13: Dimensional Drawing A350

    4.5 Dimensional drawing A350 520 mm 590 mm 4.6 Scope of delivery Charger incl. instructions Battery pack Lashing strap CargoMaster A350...
  • Page 14: Accessories

    4.7 Accessories NOTE - Only use accessories from AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH. Additional battery pack for change Support bracket for tall cargoes Vehicle charging line Additional charger Toe plate assortment Support for round containers Auxiliary stairs (similar to fi gure)
  • Page 15: Starting Up

    STARTING UP NOTE - Store the CargoMaster in a frost-free environment for at least one hour prior to start-up to avoid malfunctions. 5.1 Mounting the pushing handles WARNING - Fix the pushing handles securely in order to prevent unintentional adjustment! WARNING - Locking buttons must lock into place! Repeat on the other side.
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Handles

    Repeat figures 1 - 4 on the Release the locking pin and other side. tighten the locking screw. 5.3 Adjusting the handles Loosen the locking screws in Pull the locking pin. Pull out the handles. Manu- a counterclockwise direction. facturer's recommendation: Shoulder height! Release the locking pin and...
  • Page 17: Spiral Cable Plug

    5.4 Spiral cable plug NOTE - Plug-in contacts must be dry! Plug in and lock spiral cable plug in place. 5.5 Height-adjustable toe plate NOTE - Locking pin must lock into place! Low loads Pull the locking pin and turn Adjust the toe plate.
  • Page 18: Inserting The Battery Pack

    5.6 Inserting the battery pack WARNING - Fix and lock battery pack so that it cannot become loose. RISK of burns - Only remove the battery when the CargoMaster has been switched off. NOTE - Plug-in contacts must be dry! Installation Pull the locking Removal pin and put the battery pack...
  • Page 19: Neutral Position

    5.8 Neutral position Moving wheels to neutral To do so, keep the UP/DOWN If single-step mode is activat- position switch pressed. ed, the wheels will move into the neutral position automati- cally (refer to chapter 5.9). 5.9 Single-step mode DANGER - If the single-step mode has been deactivated (continuous climbing mode), a higher level of experience is required to operate the CargoMaster.
  • Page 20: Checking The Safety Brakes

    DANGER - Do not use the CargoMaster if only a one-sided or no braking effect occurs. There is a risk of falling! Contact the manufacturer, the AAT field service or a certified partner. DANGER - Do not support your foot on the housing. There is a risk of crushing! WARNING - Check safety brakes prior to any run and without cargo.
  • Page 21: Removal

    REMOVAL To remove, carry out chapters 5 6 to 5 1 in reverse order OPERATION DANGER - Do not touch the rotating/moving wheel. There is a risk of crushing! DANGER - Do not support your foot on the housing. There is a risk of crushing! DANGER - Do not allow any persons to stay in the danger zone underneath the CargoMaster.
  • Page 22: Picking Up The Cargo

    7.1 Picking up the cargo Move the wheel to a neutral Recommendation by the Turn the CargoMaster on if position Select climbing manufacturer: needed. direction UP or DOWN (refer If single-step mode is active, to chapter 5.8). the wheel is automatically stopped in neutral position (refer to chapter 5.9).
  • Page 23: Moving On Level Ground

    7.2 Moving on level ground With support wheel Advantage of driving with a support wheel: no balance compensation necessary. Prerequisite: The load's centre of gravity must be set, refer to chapter 5.5. Move to a neutral position Tilt the CargoMaster and keep Move/use the conventional Select climbing direction UP it balanced.
  • Page 24: Moving On Slopes

    7.3 Moving on slopes DANGER - Do not support your foot on the gear housing. There is a risk of crushing! CAUTION - Only overcome obstacles backwards. Otherwise, the safety brakes may be dam- aged! Move wheel to neutral posi- Tilt the CargoMaster and keep tion (refer to chapter 5.8).
  • Page 25: Climbing Stairs - Upwards

    7.4 Climbing stairs - upwards Adjust the handles to a suita- Move wheel to neutral posi- Tilt the CargoMaster and keep ble height or a suitable angle tion (refer to chapter 5.8). it balanced. if necessary. Approach step until Walk up 2 to 3 steps. Press the UP/DOWN switch in wheels are in contact with it.
  • Page 26: Climbing Stairs - Downwards

    7.5 Climbing stairs - downwards DANGER - As soon as the wheel starts taking the load, you will feel the handles pulling. Tilt the CargoMaster closer to the ground to counteract the pull. Move wheel to neutral posi- Tilt the CargoMaster and keep Push the CargoMaster for- tion (refer to chapter 5.6).
  • Page 27: Moving On Spiral Stairs

    7.6 Moving on spiral stairs Climbing stairs downwards - spiral stairs In principle, spiral stairs are climbed in the same way as straight stairs. However, the CargoMaster must be positioned consistently with the spiral of the stairs after every step. After every climbing procedure, both wheels must be positioned at the edge of the step.
  • Page 28: Parking

    7.8 Parking NOTE - Only park the CargoMaster on level ground. NOTE - Charge the batteries after each use. The automatic switch-off turns the CargoMaster off during longer breaks. To put the CargoMaster into operation again: Turn the CargoMaster off and on again. Move wheel to neutral posi- Park the CargoMaster.
  • Page 29: Loading A Vehicle

    7.9 Loading a vehicle Loosen the lashing strap. For heavier loads or higher Tilt the CargoMaster and keep loading edges, use the auxilia- it balanced. ry stairs. Push to loading edge. Press the UP/DOWN switch in Tilt the CargoMaster with the the UP direction until the toe load forwards.
  • Page 30: Unloading A Vehicle

    7.10 Unloading a vehicle Push the load as far as possi- Push to loading edge. For heavier loads or higher ble over the loading edge. loading edges, use the auxilia- ry stairs. Press the UP/DOWN switch in Push load onto toe plate. Tilt the CargoMaster with load.
  • Page 31: Transportation

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE AND CARE BY THE USER WARNING - Repairs may only be carried out by the manufacturer, by the AAT field service, or by an authorised personnel! WARNING - In the event of any abnormality with regard to the operating behaviour: shut down...
  • Page 32: Battery And Charger

    8.1 Battery and charger CAUTION - Protect battery and charger from humidity. Do not touch the battery nor the charger with wet hands. There is a risk of electric shock! The battery and the charger may be damaged! CAUTION - Protect the charger and the voltage transformer from oil, grease, aggressive clean- ing agents, thinners, and from damage.
  • Page 33 Note by the manufacturer: The charger automatically changes over to trickle charge mode once the battery pack is fully charged. The purpose of the trickle charge mode is to maintain the batteries fully charged by compensating the self-discharge. The LED is lit green during the trickle charge mode.
  • Page 34 Remove the damping. Disconnect the plug-in con- Take the batteries out. tacts. Insert new batteries. Connect the plug-in contacts. Attach the damping. Route the cables such that they cannot get crushed. Tighten the screws. Close the battery pack. Put on the caps. Check function: LED is lit red = battery empty.
  • Page 35: Checking The Brake Roller And Jockey Wheels

    8.2 Checking the brake roller and jockey wheels NOTE - The minimum diameter of the jockey wheels is 98 mm. If the diameter is less than 98 mm or if the linings are damaged: Contact the manufacturer, the AAT field service or a certi- fied partner.
  • Page 36: Cleaning

    The CargoMaster complies with EC Machinery Directive 2006/24/EC and is not subject to any fixed maintenance intervals. We suggest performing maintenance on the CargoMaster regularly and ensuring correct care. Testing can be carried out at the AAT factory if required.
  • Page 37: Replacing Fuses

    WEEE Directive differs in the respective countries and/or does not apply outside of the EC. Alternatively, you can also return these products to AAT or the competent specialized dealers, where they are collected for correct disposal.
  • Page 38: Long-Term Storage

    8.6 Long-term storage If the CargoMaster is not used for a longer period of time (e.g. several months), observe the following instructions: » No moisture shall reach the inner parts of the device. » Store CargoMaster in a dry place with low relative humidity. If necessary, protect with foils. »...
  • Page 39 Turn the CargoMaster on again If the LED flashes: Contact the manufacturer, the AAT field service or a certified partner. Fault conditions The LED is flashing Fault condition Overload Undervoltage, battery pack empty Overvoltage Speed control, UP/DOWN switch, plug-in contacts, or supply cable defective...
  • Page 40: Warranty And Liability

    10 Warranty and liability Warranty AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH grants a warranty of one year for the CargoMaster, including all its accessories (with the exception of the lead batteries). The warranty begins at the date of purchase and covers failure of material and errors in manufacturing.
  • Page 41: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    A C C O R D I N G T O E C M A C H I N E R Y D I R E C T I V E 2 0 0 6 / 2 4 / E C , A N N E X I I A AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH...
  • Page 42 CargoMaster STA I R CL I M B E R F OR E X P E RTS Your contact persons: AAT Service-Center · Ehestetter Weg 11 · 72458 Albstadt Tel.: +49.(0) 74 31.12 95-550 · E-mail: service@aat-online.de Serial number: www.cargomaster.org...

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