Dane Technologies, Inc.
QuicKART
Owners Manual
17
7105 Northland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55428 / 888-544-7779 / 763-544-7779 / Fax 763-544-4234
www.danetechnologies.com
970-047
REV
B 2-9-09
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. Guiding the lead cart in
the desired direction controls steering. Forward and reverse speed, brakes and horn are
operated with the hand held radio remote control. While in Radio Mode, the QuicKART M3
E with the 6-button remote will move forward or reverse.
STEERING
: In Manual Mode, the QuicKART M3 E is turned by exerting light pressure on
the strobe tower, to the left or right. In Radio Mode, guiding the lead cart in the desired
direction controls steering.
ACCELERATION AND BRAKING
: The nudge switch controls acceleration and braking of
the QuicKART M3 E in the Manual Mode. Braking action occurs as pressure is released.
Maximum braking force is applied when the nudge switch is fully released.
When the QuicKART M3 E is stopped, the parking brake automatically engages. This
prevents the QuicKART from rolling on slopes or being pushed manually. If it is necessary
to push the QuicKART (i.e. dead battery or machine not working), the parking brake can
be released by opening the cover and pulling the release lever marked
"Brake Release"
on the lower right corner at the back of the machine. Once the parking brake is released,
the QuicKART will not operate until the parking brake is pushed back in. It is
recommended that the brake be released only if batteries are dead and manual pushing is
required.
OPERATION OF THE QUICKART M3 E
MANUAL MODE:
To operate the QuicKART M3 E in the Manual Mode, perform the following steps:
1. Insert the key into the key-switch located on the control panel. Turn the key
counter-clockwise to turn the QuicKART "on" in Manual Mode.
2. An LED on the control panel will show the controller status (see illustration on page
20). Confirm that all systems are working properly.
3. In manual operation, press the side of the nudge switch toward the carts to move
forward. Release the switch to stop. A few seconds after the nudge switch is
released the QuicKART will stop and the electronic brakes will be applied. When
moving forward or backward, releasing the nudge switch will automatically bring the
QuicKART to a controlled stop.
4. To change the direction of travel, press the nudge switch in the opposite direction
and the QuicKART will start to move to move in that direction.
5. To turn the power off, turn the key to a straight up position. Note: Do not leave the
machine "ON" and do not leave the key in the switch when unattended.
6. The collection of shopping carts begins by walking the QuicKART to a parking lot
location where customers have left carts. To attach the first cart, remove the
locking U-pin or clevis pins on the cart yoke or cart cup assembly.
a. For a cart yoke assembly; position the rear of the first shopping cart so that
its vertical rear frame is aligned with the yoke openings on the coupler
