Mo Systeme modulbox mb3 User manual

user manual modulbox mb3
status 2020

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Table of Contents
A. Product Description
B. General Information
C. Transport and Installation
D. Assembly Instructions
E. De-installation
F. Care and Maintenance
G. Warnings
H. Warranty Conditions
I. Specications
J. Misc. / Contact
K. Plans

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A. Description of the modulbox
The modulbox is a modular mobile exhibition
system with a steel frame construction.
The side walls are each comprised of three folding
elements: foldable roof,
weight-bearing accessible platform and door aps.
The modulbox is rain-proof and was designed
to be used both indoors and outdoors. The
modulbox has external measurements of c.
2.48m x 2.48m x 2.85m (w x l x h) when closed;
its total weight is c. 1.8t but this can vary
according to the chosen ttings.
An integrated special feature is the
electromechanical lifting device, enabling (de-
)installation without cranes or other lifting
equipment.
Usable interior space is c. 4m² plus another c. 5m²
per platform unit with roof (exterior space).
The modulbox can be installed in a range of
dierent exhibition designs
simply by choosing dierent coupling and opening
combinations.

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0 1 2a
3b 4a
4c 5 6
2b 3a
4b
7 8
4K 4Kb
The following illustration
oers an overview of these
combination possibilities.
The following illustration oers an overview of these combination
possibilities.

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B. General Information
B.1 Permissions
The modulbox qualies for exemption from
construction permits because:
-the space it oers is only designed for temporary
occupation, and
-this space does not exceed a volume of 10.5m3
(depends on combination).
According to §2 (5) BauOBln (Berlin Building Code)
human occupancy spaces (Aufenthaltsräume) are
spaces designed or suitable for human occupancy
that is not just temporary. As a consequence, such
spaces
have to be suitable for permanent use.
According to § 56 (1) a building does not need a
permit if it has no
such rooms (designed for non-temporary human
occupancy) and a gross volume < 30m3.
According to the relevant authorities, the
modulbox is also not to be classied as a
‘portable building’
because the system does not have to be taken
apart in order to de-install it.
Before any installation on public spaces or private
land, always contact the relevant authorities
(building/planning control oce) to conrm this
exemption from construction permits. This is the
responsibility of the renter/purchaser.
The renter/purchaser shall incur any costs and
obtain any statutory permits, in particular any
construction permits, necessary for the operation
of the contractual item. Upon request and payment
of costs incurred, modulbox mo systeme can make
available to the renter/purchaser the necessary
documents for obtaining such permits for the
contractual item.
However, modulbox mo systeme cannot guarantee
or assure the success of such applications for
statutory permits.
A type test certication (Typenprüfung) is available
for the modulbox mb². This can be shown to the
local building authorities.

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C. Transport and Installation
The modulbox has to be set up horizontally so
that any rain water can be channelled away at the
lowest point. Do not open the modulbox during a
storm. Further usage instructions are to be found
in the section ‘Warnings’ and the introduction to
use.
C.1 Transport with truck and fork-lift
The modulbox has a total height of 2.85m and a
weight of up to 2t per modulbox, depending on
ttings. These data should determine the choice of
transport vehicle and fork-lift (load centre).
The transport vehicle has to have a suitable load
height (Jumbo Roller).
During transport on an open vehicle the
modulbox should be covered with a transport
cover (special ttings).
When using a protective cover during transport,
protect the corner of the rain tube in order to
ensure that the cover is not ripped.
Fork-lift trucks whose forks are a minimum of
2.00m long can lift the modulbox from two sides
(the two sides marked with the sticker). (C1.3).
In this case it is important to place the modulbox
on the transport vehicle in such a way that it can
be unloaded from the same side – see Figure.
If the forks are longer than 2.40m, the modulbox
can be lifted from all four sides.
The modulbox must not be stored on its
adjustable feet (C1.1) during transport and
storage. These should be screwed in. Suitable
timber bearers are to be placed under the
modulbox (c. 10x10x80cm) (C1.2).
When on the transport vehicle, the modulbox
must be tightly secured so as to prevent any
movement. Securing straps should be fastened to
the fastening points. Four securing straps must be
used for each modulbox (one at each corner).
Alternatively, securing straps can be attached from
the oor points on the truck over the attic sheeting
of the modulbox. If so, careful attention must be
paid that the securing straps do not damage the
foldable roof parts.
Check every installation site for the modulbox
very carefully. Make certain that the ground is rm
enough to bear the modulbox. On soft ground
the modulbox must be placed on load-distributing
stone slabs or steel plates. Bear in mind that,
depending upon use, a load of up to one ton must
be borne by each of the feet.
External measurements of the modulbox
Length x width x height
2.46m x 2.46 x 2.85
Weight: up to 2t gross weight

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Requirements for fork-lift:
- min. 3,5 tons lifting capacity
- fork length min. 1.80m
Do not use a fork-lift with forks less than 1.80m to
load the modulbox. Danger of tipping over!
Set down carefully, the modulbox is sometimes
tted with castors (special ttings). Only set down
on absolutely horizontal ground!
And ensure it can’t roll away!

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C1.1 C1.2 C1.3 C1.4
C1.5 C1.6 C1.7

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C.2 Transport with trailer and lift system
(special tting)
Lift device
The modulbox can be tted with four electrical
lifting devices with a lift range of 700mm. These
are controlled using a key switch with the switch
settings ‘up-0-down’ (auf-0-ab).
The lift system is tted with a constant velocity
monitor that shuts down the whole system in the
following situations:
wire break in neutral wire; blockage; power cut in
device; thermal contact. Upon reaching the end
situation the motors are switched o with a delay
of c. 1 second.
Display elements
In order to indicate the cause of the automatic cut-
out, the velocity monitor has 3 LEDs.
The red LED signals that in the propulsion system
of one device the neutral and live wires are
wrongly connected. This condition should not be
allowed to continue for a long period otherwise it
will lead to a thermal overload in the device.
The yellow and green LEDs have the following
functions: cut-out due to thermal switch or neutral
wire break
rapid blinking of the LED on the aected device:
cut-out through SYNC-
port due to another device
rapid alternate blinking of both LEDS: cut-out due
to reaching end situation.
Note that the system should not be re-started until
>0.5s after a cut-out. If changing direction, this
pause should be >1s.
The duty cycle of the lifting device is 10%, this
means that after a full extension or retraction it is
necessary to leave the device switched o for c. 15
mins. Non-observation of this duty cycle means that
a cut-out due to overheating will occur more quickly.
The thermal switch will only allow a renewed
operation of the device once the system
temperature has sunk. This can take anything up to
60 mins.
Transport
Please note that in order to transport the modulbox
on a trailer, it is essential that the towing vehicle has
a towing capacity of at least 2.5t.

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Setting down
Choose a secure location before unloading (note
safety warnings).
- position the trailer / remove transport fastenings
- connect to mains electricity (230V)
- fully extend feet
- pull away the trailer by hand
- lower box to desired working height
Loading
- check that all folding elements are secured
- check electrical connection for lifting device
- fully extend feet
- position trailer under the modulbox by hand
- overhang on right and left sides have to be the
same
- the centre of gravity of the modulbox has to be
forward of the centre of gravity of the trailer
(check trailer load at the tow hitch)
- lower the modulbox onto the base of the trailer
(secure the cable)
- remove electrical supply to lift device
- secure the modulbox to the fastening system of
the trailer
- hitch the trailer to the towing vehicle
- fasten modulbox with securing straps.
Protective cover (special ttings)
During transport on an open vehicle the
modulbox should always be covered with a
transport cover, which we oer as part of our
special ttings.
Open the protective cover on the roof of the
modulbox so that the four side aps hang down
over the edges of the roof. Zip the side aps
together to connect them and then tighten them
using the securing straps.
Heavy duty castors (special ttings)
The modulbox can be moved and brought into
position on at, absolutely horizontal oors if it is
tted with heavy duty castors.
The modulbox does not have a braking system.
The castors are only to be used to move the
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TRANSPORT
modulbox Spanngurt
VORNE
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Spanngurt Spanngurt
zwischen den Klappdachkonsolen
dürfen niemals Zurrgurte laufen!
position tension belt
tension belt
IMPORTNAT:
tension belts
need to be
guided by
canopy hinges
in order not to
move inside!

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Transport by Trailer
External measurements of the modulbox
Length x width x height
2.46m x 2.46 x 2.8
Net weight, up to 2 t gross weight
Lifting and Loading System
BEEP
When an acoustic BEEP signal appears,
the connector needs to berotated by
180 degrees! The signal stops, the
lifting devices can be used.
Lifting device
The modulbox has four electromechanical lifting
devices.
In a oor box on the back of the modulbox, marked
in green, are the 230V power connection and the
connector for the switch element.
The lifting system has a maximum lifting height of
700 mm.
The engines need a capacity of 2.5 kW and
additional switch-on current. The following points
are of vital importance:
- The power supply fuse must be switched on

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- The length of the cable (cable diameter min
2,5mm²) leading up to the next mains fuse
must not exceed 30 m
- If using cable drums, the cable must be
unwound completely
Noncompliance with these rules may cause a loss
of function in the lifting devices.
Operation
The lifting system comes with a weatherproof
switch element, which is connected with a plug-
and-socket connector. It uses a low voltage of 12V.
The connector must be protected from humidity
in order to prevent the RCD from reacting. In
addition to the push-button for movement (up
and down), the switch element contains a red
emergency stop switch. Always ensure that
this is unlocked.
When putting the modulbox down, make
sure that the switch element’s connector and
power supply connector are not crushed.
When controlling movement, note that a pause
of > 0.5s must be observed between switching
o and restarting. When changing directions, the
pause must be > 1s.
The switch-on time of the lifting system is 10%;
this means that after a complete extension or
retraction, the device must be switched o for
approx. 15 minutes. If the switch-on time is
exceeded, the thermal circuit breakers will react
more quickly due to overheating.
Once the operating temperature has lowered, the
thermal circuit breakers will reenable the controls.
This may take up to 60 minutes.
The lifting system is tted with a failsafe system
which switches o the complete system as soon as
one of the motors is blocked or switches o.
This will occur in the following situations:
Broken wire in neutral conductor, blocking, power
failure in one device and thermal contact. In
case the end position is reached, the motors are
switched o with a cooling phase of approx. 1 s.
Display elements of the failsafe system
The failsafe system is located on the inside of the
modulbox, on the roof level under a perforated
ceiling panel marked in green.
The failsafe system uses 3 LEDs to display the
cause of the switch-o.
The red LED signals that the N- and L-conductors
of a device have been switched. This situation
should not be too common as it leads to a high
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The yellow and green LEDs have the following
function: switch-o by thermal circuit breakers or
broken neutral conductor
fast blinking of the respective device’s LED:
switch-o by SYNC-input of another device
fast alternating blinking of both LEDs: switch-o
by limit switch.
Emergency controls
The relays of the motor controls are tted with
additional switches. They are located next to the
failsafe systems on the inside of the modulbox,
in a plastic casing. If the lead-in to the switch
element is damaged or has failed, the modulbox
can be moved by using the appropriate switch.
Lifting system check list
If the drives fail to work, check the following:
>lead-in fuse
>maximum cable length of 30m; unwind
cable drums
>check emergency stop on controls
>check for possible cable breakage
>do the drives respond to the emergency
controls described above?
Note
If the black plastic borders screwed to the four
adjustable feet show noticeable indentations (>1
mm) in the direction of movement, or if movement
occurs in short bursts, functionality should be
checked by a technician.
Loading and transportation
-Cables should be stored in the oor box during
transport
-Fold in any elements sticking out from the trailer
(lights)
XB 3. slide rail
-The trailer contains slide rails to facilitate sliding
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Note:
-Always manually place the trailer under the
modulbox and manually remove it; never move
the coupled trailer under the modulbox.
Loading and Unloading
Choose a safe location for unloading (note safety
instructions)
- Positioning/ release transit support
- Connect power supply (230V)
- Extend adjustable feet completely
- Manually remove trailer
- Lower box to working height
Loading
- Check that all folding elements are secured
- Check power supply for drives
- Extend adjustable feet completely
- Manually place trailer under modulbox
- Overhang must be equal on left and right side
- The modulbox centre of mass must be in front
of the trailer’s centre of mass (Check trailer load
on coupling)
- lower modulbox onto trailer underlay (secure
cables)
- Remove power suppy for drives
- Secure modulbox to the trailer’s securing device
- Couple trailer to towing vehicle
- secure modulbox with cargo straps
Securing the load
As cargo, the modulbox must be secured according
to eective regulations. Cargo straps of at least
2500 daN must be used.
Transport tarpaulin (optional equipment)
For transport on an open vehicle, you should
always use a transport tarpaulin, which we oer as
optional equipment.
The tarpaulin is spread over the roof so that the
four sides hang over the roof’s edges. The sides
are connected with zippers and fastened with
ratchet straps.
To prevent damage to the tarpaulin, all edged
objects, particularly the downpipe, should be
covered.
The cargo straps for securing the modulbox on the
trailer should always run under the tarpaulin, with
special attention paid to the position of the straps
(as described under xy).
Transport vehicle
Trailers used to transport the modulbox must
have a permissible maximum weight of at least 2.7
tons. The towing vehicle must have sucient trailer