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1. CargoMaster 3 3 Functional Sequence Fig 3 For the description of the functional sequence we assume that the CargoMaster s climbing mechanism and the climb ers are at their highest position as shown in Fig 3 This is the position in which one drives the CargoMaster on p level ground It is further the position in which one can rest the CargoMaster on its toe plate In the following description of the functional sequence this neutral or starting position of the CargoMaster is called position O The First Phase Drive the CargoMaster to the first step of the stairs in posi tion O Push the UP DOWN switch UP and the motor be gins to rotate Both levers of the climbing system rotate as well and the climbers move downward The climbers touch the ground and take over the load The motor continues to rotate and because the rotating movement is transfered to the climbers the frame is pushed upward i e lifted The motor lever s rotation moves from 90 to 120 and you notice that the big wheels pass over the edge to the next step At approximately 180 the climbing mechanism lifts the frame to the next step and the big wheels take over the load once more see Fig 4 This con cludes the first phase 90 120 180 The Second Phase Once the big wheels take over the load on the next step at approximately 180 the climbers are lifted as well passing 210 and 270 At 332. a load 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 Make sure that the batteries are recharged after each operation 8 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com CargoMaster 5 2 Parking With Without Loads Handle the CargoMaster C 141 like a regular sack trolley c141 gb 12 02 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com CargoMaster Fig 9 5 3 Moving on Level Ground Retract the climbers as much as possible using the UP DOWN switch see Fig 9 and lock the brakes ti Driving with unlocked brakes can lead to more ve wear and tear as well as to damage of the braking fs mechanism Handle the CargoMaster C 141 like a regular sack trolley You can also use it without the power unit on level ground c141 gb 12 02 10 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions
3. co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com CargoMaster 5 4 Picking up Loads Fig 10 To pick up loads retract the CargoMaster s climbers as JER much as possible as shown in Fig 10 wit 13 Drive the CargoMaster s toe plate under the load you lt want to pick up and secure it with the safety belt Then pick up the load by pressing your foot against the mo tor housing on the back side in the middle of the climbing mechanism is Your other foot must rest firmly on the ground es Finally pull at the handlebars and tilt the CargoMaster plus load toward you as you would with a regular sack trolley c141 gb 12 02 11 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com c141 gb 12 02 Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com CargoMaster 5 5 Loading a Vehicle Fig 11 Tilt the CargoMaster backwards as low as possible and drive straight forward to the loading plat form Remove the safety belt Push the UP DOWN switch UP lifting the load to its highest possible position t Using UP instead of DOWN makes it easier to keep the CargoMaster balanced 1 By letting your arms climb with the CargoMaster you keep the device plus its load balanced regarding a potential
4. 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 20 The climbing process repeats itself as described in 5 2 c141 gb 12 02 15 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com c141 gb 12 02 Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com CargoMaster 5 8 Climbing Downstairs Fig 21 13 Please make sure that the safety brakes are always unlocked when you are climbing stairs 1 Push the CargoMaster climbers in utmost position all the way to the edge of the stairs The unlocked safety bra kes make it impossible that the CargoMaster goes over the edge of the stairs 2 Push the UP DOWN switch DOWN and the CargoMas ter begins its decent The downward movement starts with the lowering of the climbers to the next step 3 As soon as the climbers touch the surface of the next step the frame begins to move downward until the big wheels also touch the step Now push the device again to the curb of the following step and repeat the process des cribed in point 2 13 As soon as the climbers take over the load you feel a definite pull forward in the
5. handlebars Counteract this movement by briefly lowering the CargoMaster s handlebars 16 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK CargoMaster 5 9 Continuously Adjustable Climbing Speed Select a climbing speed that suits you by the knob underneath the UP DOWN switch When transporting loads that are difficult to handle or when you use the Cargo Master the first couple of times choose the lowest speed possible t Note that the CargoMaster is equipped with an automatic turn off function Once the device has turned itself off e g during a break you need to turn the CargoMaster first off and then on again with the ON OFF switch c141 gb 12 02 17 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com CargoMaster 5 10 Foldable toe plate The CargoMaster model C 141 is equipped with a foldable toe plate thus storage and transportation of the device is com fortable and easy because it does not take up much space In a regular position the toe plate is locked by a bolt 1 If you flip the lever 2a from a verti cal to a horizontal position 2b the bolt 2c moves upward unlocking the toe plate 2d The thus unlocked toe plate can be moved up by 90 3a 3a o In th
6. t Please use exclusively the special AAT Alber Automatic Charger and the AAT Alber charging cable for the car As soon as the batteries are fully charged the AAT Alber Automatic Charger switches to retaining the charge which means that overcharging is impossible 13 Never let the CargoMaster sit with empty lead batteries but charge them immediately after each use Frequent charging prolongs lifetime 1 In order to retain the charge always keep your CargoMaster connected to the Alber Automatic Charger particularly during weekends holidays or vacations This does not damage the batteries on the contrary it prolongs their lifetime 25 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK CargoMaster 9 Warranty and Liability 9 1 Warranty AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH assumes the warranty of their products type CargoMaster and all accessory parts with the exception of the batteries for the time period of one year starting with the date of purchase During that time Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH guarantees that the above listed products with the exception of the batteries are free of material damages or processing defects For batteries provided that they receive the appropriate care AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH assumes the war ranty for the time period of six months from the time of purchase The warranty of the CargoMaster does not include faults or defects caused by Insuffici
7. 0 the climbers are retracted sufficiently so that the CargoMaster can be pulled back to the edge of the following step see Fig 5 The final po sition 360 coincides with the starting position 210 O which concludes the second phase Now you can repeat the process c141 gb 12 02 5 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com CargoMaster Fig 6 3 4 Description C 141 h C 141 Vario I AA A l 2 1 Handlebars VW an 2 UP DOWN Switch i a 3 Knob for continuos speed control m 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 C 141 Vario Dimensions Height 1390 mm Height 1060 1400 mm Width 440 mm Width 440 mm toe plate folded in out Depth 300 550 mm Depth 300 550 mm Frame 23 5 kg 51 8 Ibs Frame 20 5 kg 45 2 Ibs VEIENE Batteries 4 5 kg 9 9 Ibs Batteries 4 5 kg 9 9 lbs Lifting Capacity 140 kg 308 Ibs 140 kg 308 Ibs Sealed lead acid batteries 2 x 12 V 5 Ah sealed 2 x 12 V 5 Ah sealed D C Motor 24 V 24 V TE 8 30 steps per minute 8 30 steps per minute Climbing Rate continuously adjustable continuously adjustable Capaticity with on
8. Operator s Manual CargoMaster C 141 C 141 Vario Ma ling Solutions 58 Paige Clo Wani ngton Kin ngs Lynn No ee ee OTO UK Tel 0044 1553 pet x 0044 1553 811004 sale cn alhandlingsolutlons co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com CargoMaster 1 Table of contents 2 Introduction 3 Brief Survey 3 1 General Information 3 2 Functional Concept 3 3 Functional Sequence 3 4 Description C 141 C 141 Vario 4 Before Operation 4 1 Checking the Safety Brakes 5 Operating the CargoMaster C 141 C 141 Vario 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 5 10 Foldable toe plate 5 11 Adjustable handles C 141 Vario 6 Accessories 6 1 Portable Stairs 6 2 Spare Batteries 7 Care and Maintenance 7 1 General Information 7 2 Changing the Electrical Fuses 7 3 Changing the Batteries 7 4 Tightening the Chain 8 Sealed lead acid batteries 8 1 General Information 8 2 Charging the sealed lead acid batteries 9 Warranty and Liability 9 1 Warranty 9 2 Liability 10 Appendix Noise and Vibrations Declaration of CE Conformity Note c141 gb 12 02 2 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions co
9. ar with the device and how it works 1 To climb stairs drive with the CargoMaster backwards to ward the stairs and then you climb 2 to 3 steps Please make sure that the CargoMaster s big wheels are touching the edge of the lowest step and the climbers are in their utmost position see Fig 15 1 Always make sure that the safety brakes are unlocked when you climb stairs 13 During the entire climbing process always pull the CargoMaster slightly backwards towards you i e keep the device always under tensible force 2 Push the UP DOWN switch UP to initiate the climbing process The motor rotates while the climbers lift the fra me plus load I Imitate the frame s climbing process with your arms and hold the handlebars in such an angle that the wheels can grip the next step 3 The climbing process takes place in two phases per step The first phase is finished when the running wheels touch down on the next step and take over the load from the clim bers 13 Do not hold the handlebars too low because in such case the running wheels do not reach the next higher step c141 gb 12 02 14 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com CargoMaster 4 The second phase starts with retracting the climbers before the lifting process begins It
10. are of Clean it now and then with a moist not wet cloth The sealed lead acid bat teries are maintenance free There are no oiling points ho wever you should tighten the driving chain once in a while as described in 7 2 Tightening Chain 13 Repairs and any other work done on the CargoMaster are to be performed by authorized personnel only 7 2 Changing the Electrical Fuses Two electrical fuses are located on the left side of the bat teries housing One fine wire fuse you find at the right of the climbing mechanism 13 Do not fix or bypass defective fuses but substitute them exclusively with fuses of the same amperage 7 3 Changing the Batteries Remove the battery pack from the device and open it un screw Unplug the contact plugs and take out the batter les When you put in new batteries make sure you connect the polarities properly 13 Please pay attention to the polarities black minus red plus when plugging in the contact plugs of the new batteries 22 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK CargoMaster 7 4 Tightening the Chain Occasionally the climbing system s chains need tightening Before you do that loosen the six hexagon socket screws on both climbers Tighten them again after tightening the chain A system to tighten the chains is located under the covering plates of each climber also chain housing The gearwheel is accessible throu
11. e 15 30 stories depending on 15 30 stories depending on charge of the batteris the load the load We reserve the right for technical and or optical changes as well as for changes in outfit c141 gb 12 02 6 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com 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 Is Please check the safety brakes each time before you use the CargoMaster 4 1 Checking the Safety Brakes 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 Now the brake levers move down unencumbered and the braking wheels touch the ground as shown in Fig 7 Then tilt the machine towards you until the frame s loading surface is almost in a horizontal position At this point the safety brakes must engage and lock the running wheels If the machi ne cannot be pushed forward but only rolled backward then the braking effect for a safe use of the CargoMaster is achieved is If this braking effect does not set in the CargoMaster may not be used under any c
12. ent or inappropriate maintenance on the part of the customer Unapproved changes or inappropriate use of the CargoMaster Using the CargoMaster while exceeding the maximum load it is approved to transport Charging of the lead batteries other than described in chapter 8 2 9 2 Liability AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH as the manufacturer of the CargoMaster is not liable for potential damages if the CargoMaster is handled carelessly and unskillfully repairs or assembly were not performed by authorized persons only the CargoMaster was not handled and used according to this user s manual third party parts were attached to or connected with the CargoMaster any parts of the CargoMaster were removed c141 gb 12 02 26 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com CargoMaster 10 Appendix Noise Vibration Data The A weighted sound level of this device is typically less than 70 dB A Upper parts of the human body are subjec ted to a weighted RMS value of acceleration typically below 2 0 m s CE Declaration of Conformity The company AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH herewith declares that the products type CargoMaster coincide with the relevant rules of the European Community EEG guideli nes 89 392 EWG appendix 1 CE 95 CE lait Markus Alber Mana
13. ger Note Due to the continuous work on development and construc tion AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH reserves the right to make changes concering the technical data made in this user s manual AAT Alber Antriebstechnik GmbH Postfach 10 05 60 D 72426 Albstadt Tel 49 7431 1295 0 Fax 49 7431 12 95 35 info aat gmbh com http www aat gmbh com c141 gb 12 02 27 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com
14. gh an aperture in the cover ing plate Tighten the chain by inserting a solid screw driver into the aperture using it as a lever to turn the gearwheel all the way to the right c141 gb 12 02 23 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com CargoMaster 8 Sealed lead acid batteries 8 1 General Information The two sealed lead acid batteries of your CargoMaster are maintenance free rechargeable and of top quality The lifetime of sealed lead acid batteries is largely depen dent on the charging and discharging cycles i e if total discharges can be avoided one is able to get far more than 1000 partial discharges and over 200 times the full capa city out of lead batteries Total discharges of sealed lead acid batteries do not only lead to a loss of capacity but also to a lower lifetime of the batteries Avoid total discharges never leave the CargoMaster swit ched on The CargoMaster s batteries are supposed to be recharged after each partial discharge i e after each use Sealed lead acid batteries are subject to the so called self discharge Therefore whenever possible the batte ries should always be connected to the AAT Alber Automa tic Charger As soon as the batteries are fully charged the charger automatically switches to the retaining of the charge which kee
15. ions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com CargoMaster 6 Accessories 6 1 Portable Stairs Fig 24 The portable stairs are especially deve loped for the CargoMaster to overcome obstacles higher than 50 cm 20 such as e g ramps platforms or loa A gt ding areas of trucks see Fig 24 Technical Data Portable stairs 0 42 Portable stairs 0 43 number of steps 3 4 height of loading area C 30 cm to max 52 cm 52 cm to max 66 cm maximum dynamic load D 350 kg 771 Ibs 350 kg 771 Ibs protrusion A 80 cm 100 cm minimum support B 15 cm 15 cm weight 12 5 kg 27 5 lbs 16 5 kg 36 3 lbs I The portable stairs must be put up securely i e you need to make sure they cannot tilt or slide If necessary you need to secure the stairs on the loading area by screws t Make sure that the minimum support see Fig 28 B of the portable stairs is at least 15 cm 6 on the loading area and rests there securely c141 gb 12 02 20 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com CargoMaster 6 2 Spare Batteries If you need your CargoMaster continuously i e if there are n
16. ircumstances Please contact your local dealer or the manufacturer immediately 13 To climb up or downstairs you must always unlock the safety brakes c141 gb 12 02 7 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com c141 gb 12 02 5 1 13 CargoMaster Operating the CargoMaster Safety Instructions For the safe operation of the CargoMaster it is imperative to observe all requests for caution and all instructions of the operator s manual as well as all safety measures and instruction labels on the machine itself The CargoMaster may only be used by a trained person During operation never put your hand underneath the toe plate Check the safety brakes each time you use the machine to climb up or downstairs always unlock the safety brakes The maximim load see label on the machine may never be exceeded Each load you transport must be secured with the safety belt If any of the power driven elements of the CargoMaster lock turn off the machine immediately Never transport people with the CargoMaster Only operate the CargoMaster in conjunction with the safety devices that belong to the particular machine Please turn off the CargoMaster i e put the power switch in position 0 when you stop the machine or take a break in transporting
17. is position you can fix the E toe plate by flipping the lever a Po 4a in a horizontal position so k that the bolt 4b lowers itself UH gt into the aparture at the toe pla F te and locks it 4c c141 gb 12 02 18 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com CargoMaster 5 11 Adjustable Handles C 141 Vario AAN Due to the handles adjustable in height and angle SA the device can be adapted ideally to any situation a of transportation The storage dimensions of the device itself are considerably smaller than those of the standard model a ex h l D lt D AJ et ge wa The handles can be adjusted in height by loosening the locking screws of the clamps hs ae I After adjusting the handles retighten the locking screws If you unscrew the locking screws approximately 6 Le mm the plates of the clamps can be pulled apart so K J aS that a locking bolt clears At that point the handle a J2 that is in a vertical position can be moved forward or AK I backward W Jh ry Adjust the handles in such a way that the locking e DB bolt is inserted in one of the three drilled holes in the i clamp is After adjusting the handles retighten the locking screws c141 gb 12 02 19 Manual Handling Solut
18. m CargoMaster 2 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 For this reason we ask you to read the operator s manual carefully and pay particular attention to all warning and safety instructions before using the CargoMaster for the first time We further suggest that in order to get used to this stairclimbing device you practise handling it first without loads Please practice at the lowest speed possible For safety reasons it is mandatory to observe strictly the maximum limit for loads For damage done by exceeding the maximum load or im proper use such as e warped axles e deformed frame deformed handles We do not assume any warranty c141 gb 12 02 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com CargoMaster 3 Brief Survey 3 1 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 Carg
19. oMaster actually climb up and downstairs one would reach the conclusion that this couldn t possibly work and yet it does Fig 1 3 2 The Functional Principle The major focus lies at the axle D3 of the CargoMaster s power unit A around which the levers B1 und Be rotate please see also 3 3 Functional Sequence The big wheels and the braking wheels are not powered but rotate freely on their own axles A chain and tooth wheel system integrated in motor lever B2 and lifting lever B1 transfer the rotation of the mo tor s axle in such a way that the lever B2 rotates around the motor s axle D3 and the lever B1 in an opposite di rection around the connecting axle D2 The axle D1 con nected to the climbers thus makes the up and down movement necessary for the CargoMaster s climbing pro cess The climbers guided on the rail E follow that move ment Depending on how levers B1 and B2 climbers C and fra me are located in relation to each other there are certain positions in which the CargoMaster should preferably be dri ven or parked How the up and down movement of the CargoMaster s climb ers and frame can be used to climb stairs is desribed and explained as you read on c141 gb 12 02 4 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com
20. ot enough breaks to recharge the batteries we recom mend you get a spare set of batteries While one set is in use the second set can be recharged The standard CargoMaster C 141 is conceptualized to be used with spare batteries It is delivered with one set of batteries A second 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 13 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 13 To charge the batteries please use the AAT Alber battery charger exclusively t Note that the CargoMaster is equipped with an automatic turn off function Once the device has turned itself off e g during a break you need to turn the CargoMaster first off and then on again with the ON OFF switch c141 gb 12 02 21 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com c141 gb 12 02 Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com CargoMaster 7 Care and Maintenance 7 1 General Information Your CargoMaster is not a maintenance intense device On the contrary it is easy to take c
21. ps the batteries from becoming over charged If sealed lead acid batteries are stored for a longer period of time without being charged they suffer a partial loss of capacity However after a few cycles of charging and discharging they regain their full capacity Your CargoMaster s batteries can be charged or discharged in any position They are considered as safe as dry ele ments and admitted for air travel by DOT and IATA t Charging your sealed lead acid batteries is a vital part of taking care of them c141 gb 12 02 24 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com c141 gb 12 02 Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com CargoMaster 8 2 Charging the Lead Batteries Remove the batteries from the climbing mechanism and connect it to the AAT Alber charger by the special AAT Al ber charging cable I After each time you use the CargoMaster please always charge or recharge the maintenance free lead batteries You may charge the lead batteries either in your vehicle by plugging the charging cable available as an accessory into the socket of your cigarette lighter or into a wall outlet by using a charger If you charge the batteries in your vehicle you reach a charging capacity of 80 charger 100
22. shift of the center of gravity While the CargoMaster lifts the load tilt it forward Fig 12 towards the loading platform so that the load tou ches the loading platform A Then push it entirely onto the loading platform tis For your safety and convenience we recommend using the AAT Alber portable stairs see chapter 6 1 Portable Stairs 12 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK CargoMaster 5 6 Unloading a Vehicle Fig 13 Push the load as far as possible over the edge of the loading platform Put the CargoMaster into its highest position as IT shown in Fig 13 and drive with the toe plate as closely as possible 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 14 is For your safety and convenience we recommend using the AAT Alber portable stairs see chapter 6 1 Portable Stairs c141 gb 12 02 13 Manual Handling Solutions 58 Paige Close Watlington Kings Lynn Norfolk PE33 OTQ UK Tel 0044 1553 811977 Fax 0044 1553 811004 sales manualhandlingsolutions co uk www manualhandlingsolutions com CargoMaster 5 7 Climbing Upstairs You will manage the climbing process without problems and in next to no time if you follow instructions closely At first you should practice climbing stairs up and down with the CargoMaster without loads to get famili
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