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QUICKART M3, M3 E, M3 HD 

 

 

Owners Manual 

 

QuicKART 

Electric Utility Machine 

 

M

ANUFACTURED BY

Dane Technologies, Inc. 
7105 Northland Terrace 
Minneapolis, MN 55428 

 

 
Part no. 970-047

 

Phone: 763-544-7779  
Toll free: 1-888-544-7779 
Fax: 763-544-4234 

www.danetechnologies.com 

 

Rev. B Date: 2-9-09 

Summary of Contents for QUICKART M3

Page 1: ...QuicKART Electric Utility Machine MANUFACTURED BY Dane Technologies Inc 7105 Northland Terrace Minneapolis MN 55428 Part no 970 047 Phone 763 544 7779 Toll free 1 888 544 7779 Fax 763 544 4234 www da...

Page 2: ...uicKART is a tool which will increase workplace safety and productivity Those goals will only be accomplished if all employees using the QuicKART are thoroughly trained in the safe operation of the Qu...

Page 3: ...GHT SIDE and REAR VIEW 21 QUICKART M3 E FRONT and LEFT SIDE VIEW 21 QUICKART M3 E MANUAL CONTROL 22 QUICKART M3 E TOP VIEW 22 QUICKART M3 M3 E M3 HD LABELS 23 QUICKART M3M3 HD LABEL LOCATIONS 26 QUICK...

Page 4: ...n a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment The CE mark if present declares that this...

Page 5: ...ate the QuicKART unless you meet the minimum operator requirements set down by federal and state regulations and corporate policy 4 Do not operate the QuicKART unless you have reviewed and understood...

Page 6: ...s weekly to add distilled water to the batteries b Maintenance free batteries contain liquid and may have caps for filling and very rarely need filling c AGM batteries have no free liquid and do not r...

Page 7: ...the pin and clip into the tower tube and clip the cable back in place 5 To attach the cart coupler yokes cups select a typical cart from the store and then refer to the diagrams starting on page 30 6...

Page 8: ...machine after the EMERGENCY shut off button has been activated pull out the button turn off the key switch wait 1 second then turn it back on The far right of the control panel also includes two LEDs...

Page 9: ...y released When the QuicKART M3 or M3 HD 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 Qu...

Page 10: ...While in Radio Mode only one person is needed to collect shopping carts This person gathers the carts and adds them to the train while using the 5 button remote control to control forward speed brakin...

Page 11: ...ol transmitter When turning the cart chain it is easier to maintain safe footing by leaning against the lead cart rather than pulling 6 After delivering the carts to the store stop the QuicKART and re...

Page 12: ...technologies com 970 047 REV B 2 9 09 5 BUTTON REMOTE CONTROL HORN PRESS TO SOUND FAST SPEED PRESS TO KEEP IN MOTION SLOW SPEED PRESS TO KEEP IN MOTION BATTERY TRANSMIT INDICATOR LIGHT STOP BUTTON PRE...

Page 13: ...8 544 7779 763 544 7779 Fax 763 544 4234 www danetechnologies com 970 047 REV B 2 9 09 M3 M3 HD CONTROL PANEL Horn Button Emergency shut off button Battery level meter Controller status LED Radio Mode...

Page 14: ...544 7779 763 544 7779 Fax 763 544 4234 www danetechnologies com 970 047 REV B 2 9 09 QUICKART M3 M3 HD RIGHT SIDE VIEW QUICKART M3 M3 HD LEFT SIDE VIEW Strobe Handlebars Thumbwheel throttle controls...

Page 15: ...errace Minneapolis MN 55428 888 544 7779 763 544 7779 Fax 763 544 4234 www danetechnologies com 970 047 REV B 2 9 09 QUICKART M3 M3 HD REAR VIEW QUICKART M3 M3 HD TOP VIEW AC cord plug in Body handle...

Page 16: ...ll out the button turn off the key switch wait 1 second then turn it back on The far right of the control panel also includes two LEDs The Controller Status LED indicates that the QuicKART is turned o...

Page 17: ...rake 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...

Page 18: ...the entrance or within the store Never use the reverse FAST Radio with a chain of carts 2 NEVER press on the remote buttons unless you are at the front of the cart chain and controlling the lead cart...

Page 19: ...e radios may interfere with each other If one of the QuicKARTs has a 2 channel remote reprogram that remote to its machine once and the problem will go away It is now using the second channel 6 BUTTON...

Page 20: ...apolis MN 55428 888 544 7779 763 544 7779 Fax 763 544 4234 www danetechnologies com 970 047 REV B 2 9 09 M3 E CONTROL PANEL Rubber button used when programming the remote Battery level meter Radio Mod...

Page 21: ...race Minneapolis MN 55428 888 544 7779 763 544 7779 Fax 763 544 4234 www danetechnologies com 970 047 REV B 2 9 09 QUICKART M3 E RIGHT SIDE and REAR VIEW QUICKART M3 E FRONT and LEFT SIDE VIEW Remote...

Page 22: ...ld the Stop button on the hand held remote page 12 3 Press the Horn button on the hand held remote three times page 12 The LED on the remote changes color from green to red and flashes fast 4 Press th...

Page 23: ...battery charger will automatically shut off when the batteries are fully charged This takes between eight to ten hours for fully discharged batteries The LEDs on the charger tell you the status of the...

Page 24: ...thorized service technician Federal law requires that you must be at least 18 years old to service the batteries of the QuicKART General condition Keep the QuicKART free from the accumulation of greas...

Page 25: ...th all buttons The remote should operate up to 100 from the machine X Charge batteries overnight every night X Check couplers and yokes for unsafe wear loose or missing fasteners and safe connection X...

Page 26: ...cover 5 To replace the batteries take out the old batteries and replace them with new ensuring that the new batteries are inserted as diagramed inside the battery compartment 6 Properly dispose of the...

Page 27: ...ith the beveled side toward the inside and tighten Using the jack lift the QuicKART off the supporting block Remove the block and use the jack to lower the QuicKART to the ground Tighten the 4 lug nut...

Page 28: ...rrace Minneapolis MN 55428 888 544 7779 763 544 7779 Fax 763 544 4234 www danetechnologies com 970 047 REV B 2 9 09 M3 M3 HD SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM RED PLUG Optional NON UL QKM3 MACHINES 660 013 CABLE...

Page 29: ...hnologies Inc QuicKART Owners Manual 42 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 M3 E SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 30: ...base 21 5 inches 55 meters forward 16 inches 41 meters reverse Inside turning radius less than 2 feet 61 meters Tires front 3 50 4 10 x 6 12 inches 30 meters diameter QK M3 M3 E 4 80 x 8 16 inches 41...

Page 31: ...e Technologies Inc QuicKART Owners Manual 44 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 DECLARATION OF CONFORM...

Page 32: ...or other acts of God Should any component fail during the first year of ownership except those mentioned as not under warranty the component in question is to be returned to Dane Technologies or to an...

Page 33: ...ners Manual 46 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 QUICKART M3 M3 E M3 HD TRAINING MANUAL Prepared by D...

Page 34: ...ng permitted to use it Successful completion of the training program and quiz shall qualify as being trained and authorized No one under the age of 16 years old may be permitted to operate the QuicKAR...

Page 35: ...NAL Overhead 4 Review the following material Basic Information regarding QuicKART Operator Training Training Script for QuicKART Dane Technologies QuicKART Training Video DVD 5 The trainer needs to be...

Page 36: ...s some additional operating procedures that need to be addressed QUICKART M3 M3 E M3 HD IMPORTANT OPERATING PROCEDURES Review of procedures for trainees 1 Before operating the QuicKART check to be sur...

Page 37: ...does not work check to be certain the QuicKART mode is set for Remote If it still does not work the batteries may need to be replaced Last make sure that the hand held remote is programmed to the mac...

Page 38: ...ion Do not push more carts than the individual operator can safely control given those conditions Do not exceed 30 carts under any conditions 4 Do not drive off from curbs or edges of hardened surface...

Page 39: ...on of the QuicKART may void the warranty Question and Answer Are there any questions Collect Handouts If handouts provided collect them at this time for reuse at next training session Quiz If no other...

Page 40: ...544 7779 Fax 763 544 4234 www danetechnologies com 970 047 REV B 2 9 09 may find alternative collection routes that work equally as well or better Proceed to Cart Room At this point I need everyone to...

Page 41: ...witch to Off for 1 second before rotating to Radio Rotating the keyswitch immediately from Manual to Radio or back may cause a fault and require the keyswitch be turned Off for 1 second Collect carts...

Page 42: ...ther cart collection cycle Disconnect Cart from Once we have gotten all the carts in the cart room and Cart Coupler are done for the shift disconnect the cart from the cart coupler using the reverse o...

Page 43: ...n with all buttons The remote should operate up to 100 from the machine X Charge batteries overnight every night X Check couplers and yokes for unsafe wear loose or missing fasteners and safe connecti...

Page 44: ...B Battery charge level is greater than 20 E All of the above C Brake for proper operation 7 When manually operating the QuicKART it s acceptable to operate several carts attached to the front of the m...

Page 45: ...king B Battery charge level is greater than 20 E All of the above C Brake for proper operation 16 When manually operating the QuicKART it s acceptable to operate several carts attached to the front of...

Page 46: ...ating speed True _____ False __ X ___ 5 During manual operation the brake on the QuicKART is applied by releasing the throttle True __ X ___ False _____ 6 Before beginning to use the QuicKART be sure...

Page 47: ...anually push a maximum of 10 carts into the cart room 4 FALSE Slow down and wait for them to pass and make presence known 5 TRUE The nudge switch throttle controls speed and braking 6 E Tires battery...

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