AAT CargoMaster C400 Translation Of The Original User Manual
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- Page 1 CargoMaster Ideen bewegen mehr 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 CargoMaster C400 2024-03 (2.1)
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- Page 3 . On our homepage, you will also fi nd all safety-related changes which have been made to the user manual. 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...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents SYMBOLS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Explanation of the symbols on the device (applicable for the EU) Explanation of the symbols on the packaging Product description 4.1 Device overview C400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4.2 Intended use . -
Page 5: Symbols And Safety Instructions
CAUTION - Possibly imminent danger or potentially harmful situation If this hazardous situation is not avoided, it may result in minor injuries or damage to property! NOTE - Information by the manufacturer IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE READ THE USER MANUAL PRIOR TO START-UP AND OBSERVE THE WARNING NOTICES AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. SAVE THE USER MANUAL AND KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE. The C400 may only be operated by persons who have obtained appropriate training and are physically and mentally able to operate the C400 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. Minors below the age of 16 are not allowed to operate the C400! Minors of at least 16 years are allowed to operate the C400, but only under supervision! Stability tests were performed under laboratory conditions. C400 may behave differently under real conditions compared to laboratory tests . The C400 should not be parked blocking escape routes, doors, access to stairs or in front of fire fighting equipment . CAUTION External heat sources may cause the surface temperature to rise (e.g. sunlight)! Do not touch the af- fected surfaces . -
Page 6: Explanation Of The Symbols On The Device (Applicable For The Eu)
. Symbol Explanation CE marking Position: Type plate The product complies with the relevant provisions of the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Position: Type plate Serial number of the product (e.g. C4001XXXXXX) Manufacturer Position: Type plate Indicates the manufacturer of the product (AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH) - 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 information label Position: Battery pack housing . Refers to important information/safety instructions - Operation only by one trained person! - Lifting capacity 400 kg (882 lbs) - Observe the user manual! - Check the safety brakes before use according to the user manual! - Caution – Moving parts! Adhesive label UP/DOWN Position: Next to UP/DOWN switch on handle Refers to the direction of travel (refer to chapter "Climbing stairs upwards and downwards“)
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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 housing UP/DOWN switch ON/OFF / EMERGENCY STOP switch...
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Page 10: Product Description
Product description 4 .1 Device overview C400 Handles Safety brake UP/DOWN switch Climbing leg with climbing foot Speed control Climbing lever UP/DOWN lifting function ON/OFF switch / emergency stop Locking pin Spindle Locking screw Lashing strap Spiral cable Load fork (standard only) LED Castors (standard only) Single-step switch Stabilisers (standard only) Battery pack Support rollers Climbing unit... -
Page 11: Intended Use
4 .2 Intended use The stair climber C400 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 C400 was developed to be operated by a single person. However, the use of a stair climber requires a higher level of skill and experience than the use of a manual hand truck . 4 .3 Type plate incl . -
Page 12: Technical Data
4 .4 Technical data C400 (standard) C400 (toe plate version) Technology Refer to dimensional drawing Dimensions CargoMaster = 82.0 kg CargoMaster = 79.0 kg Charger = 0.3 kg Charger = 0.3 kg Own weight Battery pack = 4 .1 kg Battery pack = 4 .1 kg Total weight without charger Total weight without charger = 86 .1 kg = 83 .1 kg 400 kg (882 lbs) Lifting capacity... -
Page 13: Dimensional Drawing C400
4 .5 Dimensional drawing C400 782 mm 564 mm Schaufelversion/ Toe plate version Versione con plata 500 mm... -
Page 14: Scope Of Delivery
4 .6 Scope of delivery Charger incl . instructions Battery pack Lashing strap CargoMaster 4 .7 Accessories NOTE - Only use accessories from AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH. + 1,5 mm Plate support Auxiliary stairs Adjustable handles Vehicle charging line Additional battery pack for change Climbing height extension Load fork extended Rear panel with felt covering... -
Page 15: Starting Up
STARTING UP NOTE - Store the C400 in a frost-free environment for at least one hour prior to start-up to avoid malfunctions . 5 .1 Adjusting the handles WARNING - Fix the handles securely with the locking screws! Otherwise, the handles may shift unintentionally! WARNING - Locking pins must lock into place! CAUTION - There is a risk of crushing at the slots in the handles! NOTE - Do not unscrew locking screws entirely! Handle assembly Loosen the locking screws in Pull the locking pin . - Page 16 Handle height adjustment Loosen the locking screw . Pull the locking pin . Pull the handles out to the desired height (AAT recom- mends: shoulder height) . Repeat figures 1 - 4 on the Engage the locking pin and other side .
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Page 17: Spiral Cable Plug
5 .2 Spiral cable plug NOTE - Plug-in contacts must be dry! Plug in and lock spiral cable plug in place . 5 .3 Adjustable stabilisers NOTE - Locking button must engage! Park on level ground . Press the locking button and extend the stabilisers . -
Page 18: Inserting The Battery Pack
5 .4 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 C400 has been switched off. NOTE - Plug-in contacts must be dry! Put the battery pack on . 5 .5 Switching on the device Turn the CargoMaster on . LED lights up. -
Page 19: Neutral Position
5 .6 Neutral position Move the climbing leg If single-step mode is active, Incorrect! to neutral position (the the climbing leg is automati- uppermost position) cally stopped in neutral posi- To do so, press and hold the tion . UP/DOWN switch. Load fork / loading toe Incorrect. -
Page 20: Checking The Safety Brakes
5 .7 Checking the safety brakes DANGER - If the safety brakes only take effect on one side or no effect at all: Do not use the C400. There is a risk of falling! Contact the manufacturer, the AAT field service or a certified partner. WARNING - Check safety brakes prior to any run and without cargo. The chassis has a safety Activate the safety brake on Move climbing leg to neutral brake on each of both sides . both sides, respectively . To do position (refer to chapter 5 .6) so, push the brake lever up- and tilt the C400 back. -
Page 21: Single-Step Mode
5 .8 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 C400. Manufacturer's recom- mendation: Only deactivate the sin- gle step mode, if the op- erator is able to handle the C400 safely. Activating single-step mode To do so, switch on single step interrupts the drive after one mode . full rotation and it will then return to the neutral position . -
Page 22: Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY For disassembly, carry out chapters 5 4 to 5 1 in reverse order OPERATION DANGER - Do not touch the rotating/moving climbing leg. 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 C400 . DANGER - Check the safety brakes prior to every use of the C400 (refer to chapter 5 .7) . WARNING - Wear anti-slip footwear to avoid slipping on the stairs. WARNING - Always operate the C400 with both hands. This is the only way to perform the climbing procedure safely . WARNING - Do not travel wet, slippery, or waxed stairs. The steps must be sufficiently deep and stable. Carpet surfaces must be non-slip. There is a risk of falling! WARNING - Secure the cargo appropriately so that it cannot fall . WARNING - Operation only by one trained person . -
Page 23: Lifting Function
7 .1 Lifting function WARNING - In the toe plate version, the UP/DOWN lifting function is only used to adjust the centre of gravity . Turn the CargoMaster on if UP/DOWN lifting function. Lowest position . needed . Press and hold the UP/DOWN lifting function in the DOWN direction until the C400 stops on its own . Top position . Press and hold the UP/DOWN lifting function in the UP direc- tion until the C400 stops on its own . -
Page 24: Picking Up The Cargo
7 .2 Picking up the cargo Moving climbing leg to Recommendation by the Turn the C400 on. neutral position Select manufacturer: climbing direction UP or If single-step mode is active, DOWN . Move climbing leg to the climbing leg is automati- the uppermost position . cally stopped in neutral posi- tion (refer to chapter 5 .8) . -
Page 25: Moving On Level Ground / Overcoming Obstacles
7 .3 Moving on level ground / overcoming obstacles DANGER - Do not support your foot on the gear housing. There is a risk of crushing! CAUTION - Retract the climbing leg. Otherwise, the climbing leg may be damaged! CAUTION - Only overcome obstacles backwards. Otherwise, the safety brakes may be dam- aged! CAUTION - Deactivate the safety brakes! The safety brakes may wear and/or be damaged when moving on level ground! Move climbing leg to neutral Deactivate the safety brake UP/DOWN lifting function in the DOWN direction . position (refer to chapter 5 .6) . on both sides, respectively . To do so, push the brake lever downwards with the foot . -
Page 26: Moving On Slopes
7 .4 Moving on slopes Activate the safety brake on Adjust the handles to a suita- Move climbing leg to neutral ble height or a suitable angle position (refer to chapter 5 .6) . both sides, respectively . To do if necessary . so, push the brake lever up- wards with the foot . -
Page 27: Climbing Stairs - Upwards
7 .5 C limbing stairs - upwards Move climbing leg to neutral Activate the safety brake on UP/DOWN lifting function in position (refer to chapter 5 .6) . both sides . To do so, push the the DOWN direction. brake lever upwards with the foot . -
Page 28: Climbing Stairs - Downwards
7 .6 Climbing stairs - downwards DANGER - As soon as the climbing leg starts taking the load, you will feel the handles pulling. Tilt the C400 closer to the ground to counteract the pull. Move climbing leg to neutral Activate the safety brake on UP/DOWN lifting function in position (refer to chapter 5 .6) both sides, respectively . To do the DOWN direction. so, push the brake lever up- wards with the foot . Tilt the C400. -
Page 29: Moving On Spiral Stairs
7 .7 Moving on spiral stairs Climbing stairs downwards - spiral stairs In principle, spiral stairs are climbed in the same way as straight stairs. However, the C400 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 . Manufacturer's recommendation: Activate single step mode . -
Page 30: Parking
7 .9 Parking NOTE - Only park the C400 on level ground . NOTE - Charge the batteries after each use. The automatic switch-off turns the C400 off during longer breaks. To put the C400 into operation again: Turn the C400 off and on again. Move climbing leg to neutral Park the CargoMaster . Press the UP/DOWN switch in position (refer to chapter 5 .6) . the UP direction. Climbing legs touch Turn the CargoMaster off. ground . -
Page 31: Loading A Vehicle
7.10 Loading a vehicle WARNING - With the toe plate version, loading and unloading a vehicle with the integrated lifting function is not permitted due to the increased risk of tipping; use auxiliary stairs if neces- sary! Fully extend the stabilisers . Lock safety brakes . Wear and For heavier loads or higher damage caused by driving loading edges, use the auxilia- with unlocked safety brakes! ry stairs. Press switch for UP/DOWN Loosen the lashing strap . -
Page 32: Unloading A Vehicle
7 .11 Unloading a vehicle WARNING - With the toe plate version, loading and unloading a vehicle with the integrated lifting function is not permitted due to the increased risk of tipping; use auxiliary stairs if neces- sary! Push the load as far as possi- Fully extend the stabilisers . For heavier loads or higher ble over the loading edge . loading edges, use the auxilia- ry stairs. Press switch for UP/DOWN Lock safety brakes . Wear and Push to loading edge. -
Page 33: Transportation
. Preparing the C400 for transport To do so, remove the Cargo- Master, refer to chapter "Dis- assembly" . 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 the C400 and contact the AAT field service. -
Page 34: 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 . NOTE - Charge the batteries after each use . - Page 35 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. Charging batteries in car Charge the battery pack .
- Page 36 Position the battery pack as Disconnect the plug-in con- Take the batteries out . shown . tacts . Open the battery pack . Insert new batteries. Connect the plug-in contacts. Close the battery pack . Route the cable such that it cannot get crushed . Tighten the screws .
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Page 37: Checking Brake Linings / Climbing Feet Linings And Air Pressure
LED is lit orange = battery is LED is lit green = battery fully > please charge being charged . charged . 8 .2 Checking brake linings / climbing feet linings and air pressure NOTE - The minimum thickness of the brake linings (in the centre) is 1 mm. If the lining thick- ness is less than 1 mm or if the linings are damaged: Contact the manufacturer, the AAT field service or a certified partner. NOTE - If the linings of the climbing feet are worn or damaged: Have both climbing feet re- placed by the manufacturer, the AAT field service or by certified partners! If the markings on the climbing Check the brake linings of the foot coverings are no longer safety brakes for damages and wear on a regular basis . -
Page 38: 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 39: Replacing Fuses
. Please check the applicable legislation in your country for the disposal of this product as the implementation of the 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 40: Long-Term Storage
8 .6 Long-term storage If the C400 is not used for a longer period of time (e.g. several months), observe the following instruc- tions: » No moisture shall reach the inner parts of the device. » Store the C400 in a dry place with low relative humidity. If necessary, protect with foils. » Store the C400 such that it is protected from solar radiation. » Store the C400 such that it is out of reach for unauthorised persons (children in particular). » Remove the battery pack prior to storage . Observe the notes chapter 8 .1 . » Clean the C400 before putting into operation (refer to chapter 8 .3) . » It is mandatory to check the electrical functions and the safety brakes before starting up. Fault conditions and troubleshooting WARNING - To prevent hazardous situations, do not use the C400 if it shows any abnormal behaviour . - Page 41 Turn the C400 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 Electromagnetic brake defective Fault in the electronics Troubleshooting...
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Page 42: Warranty And Liability
» Use of C400 beyond the permitted lifting capacity. » Improper charging of the lead batteries. Liability The manufacturer of the C400, AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH, cannot be held liable for any possible damage in the following cases: » The C400 was handled inappropriately. » Any repair, assembly, or other work carried out by unauthorised persons . -
Page 43: 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 44 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...