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AAT cargomaster C 141 Operator's Manual

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    Operator’s manual cargomaster c 141 c 141 vario 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.

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    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/wi...

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    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 cargoma...

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    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 cargomaster act...

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    3.3 functional sequence 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 level ground. It is further the position in which...

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    3.4 description c 141 c 141 vario 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 c 141 vario dimensions (toe plate folded i...

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    4 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”. + please check the safety brakes each time before you use the cargomaster. 4.1 checking the safety brakes retract the cl...

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    5 operating the cargomaster 5.1 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 ...

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    5.2 parking with/without loads handle the cargomaster c 141 like a regular sack trolley. 9 cargomaster c141_gb_12/02 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.Manualhandling...

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    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. + driving with unlocked brakes can lead to more wear and tear as well as to damage of the braking mechanism. Handle the cargomaster c 141 like a regular sack trolley. You c...

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    5.4 picking up loads to pick up loads retract the cargomaster’s climbers as much as possible as shown in fig.10 + drive the cargomaster’s toe plate under the load you 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 b...

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    5.5 loading a vehicle 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. + using “up” instead of “down” makes it easier to keep the cargomaster...

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    5.6 unloading a vehicle push the load as far as possible over the edge of the loading platform. Put the cargomaster into its highest position as 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 cargomaste...

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    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 familiar with the device and how it works. 1. To climb stairs, dr...

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    4. 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. 20)...

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    5.8 climbing downstairs + 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 ...

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    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. + note that the cargomaster...

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    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 ver...

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    5.11 adjustable handles c 141 vario due to the handles adjustable in height and angle the device can be adapted ideally to any situation of transportation. The storage dimensions of the device itself are considerably smaller than those of the standard model. The handles can be adjusted in height by ...

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    6 accessories 6.1 portable stairs 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- ding areas of trucks (see fig. 24) technical data portable stairs o 42 portable stairs o 43 number of steps 3 4 he...

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    6.2 spare batteries if you need your cargomaster continuously, i.E. If there are not 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 sp...

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    7 care and maintenance 7.1 general information 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 bat- teries are maintenance-free. There are no oiling points; ho- wever, you shou...

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    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...

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    C141_gb_12/02 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 dis...

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    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. + after each time you use the cargomaster please always charge or recharge the maintenance-free lead batteries. You may charge the lead ...

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    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 ...

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    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 2,5 m/s 2 . Ce declaration of conformity the company aat alber antriebstechnik gmbh her...