Bretford TX323LL-A User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Mobility Cart for MacBook

TX323LL/A

Assembly Instructions

Unleash the Power Cord

The 10-foot Power Cord is wound around
the built-in cord winder on the left side of
the cart. To power the cart, simply
unwind the Power Cord and plug into a
standard 15 amp circuit outlet that is
dedicated to the use of this cart. Proper
use of the cart is predicated on its being
the only appliance on the circuit.

Always Turn Off the Power to the

Cart before Plugging In Or Out!

Setting the Combination Locks

Your new 20 Laptop Mobility Cart
comes equipped with two re-settable
Combination Padlocks. You can
program them with the same
combination or different
combinations – the choice is yours.
Each lock starts with 0-0-0-0. Follow
the directions with the lock for
changing the combination.
Remember to depress the shackle
before un-engaging it from the lock.

Power Management System

Turn Red Switch “ON”. All computers in the cart are charging

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TOP ROW

Computers 1 - 10

ORANGE = Computers are charging
GREEN = Computers are charged

MOBILITY CART

Model # TX323LL/A

Technical Specifications:

Capacity

• Holds and charges up to 30 Apple MacBook Computers

Size & Weight

• Overall: 43”W x 25 1/4”D x 44”H

• Computer Compartments: 1 1/2”W x 11”H x 15”D

• Top shelf: 40”W x 23 1/2”D

• Carton Pack: 48”W x 32”D x 48”H

• Ship Weight: 210 lbs.

• Actual Product Weight: 183 lbs.

• Ships by truck in one carton pack

Assembly

• Ships already assembled in one pack (no assembly required)

WARRANTY

Bretford Furniture

Twelve (12) years from date of shipment

Electrical Assemblies/Components

Three (3) years from date of shipment

Congratulations on the purchase of
your new Mobility Cart

Use this Owner’s Manual to help you use of your
Bretford Notebook Mobility Cart. Additional helpful
information can be found on:

bretford.com/apple

General Use

• This cart is designed to allow you to easily store,
secure, recharge and transport laptops and
peripherals between classrooms.

• Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully. It
contains important advice concerning the use
and safety of your Bretford Cart.

• Keep this Owner’s Manual in a safe place and
pass it on to any subsequent user.

• This cart must only be used for its intended
purpose in accordance with these operating
instructions.

Peace of mind, knowing that the entire cart is
UL Listed - not just the electrical. So your
students - your real technology investment - are
safe and secure.

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BOTTOM ROW

Computers 11 - 20

Front

SIDE ROWS

Computers 21 - 30

TOP ROW

Computers 1 - 10

Push the “Mode” Button & the
2ndBLUE LED comes on
Only Computer 1-10 (top row)

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are “Rapid Charging”

Back

BOTTOM ROW

Computers 11 - 20

SIDE ROWS

Computers 21 - 30

• Rear Mounted Power Strips are controlled by the Power Module which shifts the power from one strip to the other, and even allows a
“Rapid Charge”, where all available power is sent to the Top Row Power Strip of 10, so that computers 1 through 10 are charged first and
fast.

• Only One Electrical Plug to the wall outlet reduces nuisance tripping of circuit breakers.

• Power Management System evaluates the demand for power from each electrical strip of ten computers, concentrating on those batteries
that have the most demand for power.

• Also allows each electrical strip time to cool down. Cooler batteries last longer, and extended battery life saves you money.

• A Divider Panel separates the computer/battery from the transformer, minimizing the transformer’s heat impact on the battery … cooler
batteries last longer.

• The Power Management System recognizes when batteries are charged, and sends only enough power to keep the batteries well within
their thermal limits, drawing only the required power and saving you time, energy and money.

• A single Mode Button lets you select whether to charge all 30 computers at the same time, or “Rapid Charge” the top row of 10 computers.

• One Auxiliary Outlet on the top of the cart let you use a printer with confidence, since the Brain will dedicate the power to the printer when
you need to use it.

Bretford engineers and manufactures its products to
provide dependable operation. Therefore, Bretford
Manufacturing, Inc. warrants that all products it
manufactures are at date of shipment free from defects
in material or workmanship. Any product which under
normal use fails to function within the time periods
specified below and found defective in material or
workmanship by the Company’s inspection will be
repaired or replaced without charge to the buyer or, at
the election of Bretford Manufacturing, Inc., a credit will
be allowed up to the invoice purchase price of the
product.

This warranty is inapplicable where, in the judgment of
Bretford Manufacturing, Inc., the defect is attributable to
normal wear, misapplication, abnormal use, misuse,
modification or damage after shipment, including
damage caused by the buyers failure to properly
maintain, or other similar cause.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING ANY ORDINARY OR PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH
EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE
HEREOF.

Always-On Electrical Outlet

Under the Power Module, accessible from the rear of the cart, is
one unique Electrical Outlet, rated for 1 Amp. This outlet is for a

Wireless Access Point.

Remember, the outlet is rated for 1 Amp, only.

Part #031-8300

Part # 031-8299

Cable Management Instructions

ELECTRICAL

• Avoid sparks. Avoid arcing. Always turn OFF the power

to the cart before plugging IN or OUT!

• Be sure each laptop computer is turned OFF before

plugging into the cart.

• For Safety Purposes, make sure all electrical components do
not exceed the the maximum load rating of 12 amps.

• Risk of electrical shock. Do not plug the power cord into
another extension cord or relocatable power tap.

• The Power Bars inside the laptop cart are only for charging
laptop computers. Any other use may cause an overload for
the Power Management System, causing the “Brain” to
shutdown, resulting in the LED lights flashing on and off. To
reset the Brain, turn off the main power switch, unplug the
non-laptop computer, then turn the main switch back on.

• Do not unplug this product from the outlet when your hands
are wet.

• Do not move the cart by pulling the power cord.

• Do not plug the unit in if the switch, receptacle(s) or power
cord has been damaged.

• Contact Bretford or a qualified electrician before attempting to
make any type of electrical repair or parts replacement.

• Before moving this cart from one room to the next, wrap the
power cord around the cord winder located on the side of the
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CAUTION

• Ventilation is critical for laptop computer carts to operate
correctly, providing the appropriate airflow so that heat­buildup is minimized during the battery-charging process, with
the computers turned OFF. Be sure each laptop computer is
turned OFF before plugging into the cart.

• Do Not block the ventilation holes on the cart. Proper air flow
is required for safe operation of equipment.

• Cart with computers should be keep in a room with a
maximum temperature not to exceed 77° F or 25° C.

• Maximum weight of accessories on top of cabinet is 25
pounds. Do not block ventilation holes when charging
batteries.

• Avoid loading equipment in the cart in a uneven fashion.
Uneven weight distribution could cause a hazardous
condition.

• This cart is not designed to be operated by a child or student.
Adult operation and supervision is recommended at all times.

• Although this cart is designed to support the transport of
equipment within a school campus, it is not designed for
outdoor use.

• Liquids should not be stored in, set on or placed inside this
unit.

• Do not pull cart. Always push the cart using the ergonomic
handles.

• Engage locking casters when cart is not in transit.

• Use extra caution on ramps and thresholds.

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Remove “Duck Head” & wind cable Retrieve the “Cable Wand” from the rear Load the Mag-Safe
Stretch Mag-Safe cable from front cable closet, tucked on the right side connector as shown
of cart to back, as shown behind the door

Cable Wand

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Thread the loaded Cable Wand Push the loaded Cable Wand Twist the Cable Wand so the trough
through the hole above adapter about 12” into the cart with faces DOWN and the Mag-Safe cable
holder the cable trough facing UP will drop into the slot, as shown

Adapter Holders & Duck­Head Holders

Each computer slot in the front of the
cart is complemented in the back with
its own pre-numbered Adapter Holder,
directly behind the computer slot and
accessible through a cable pass-thru
hole. Removable Duck-Head Plugs
have a handy storage place, too.

Power Plug Whips Included

Your new Bretford Cart for Apple
Laptop Computers features short
Power Whips which plug directly into
the Computer’s Adapter, eliminating
long power cords and creating
specialized cable storage. No more
miles of cables to try and keep track
of. Each adapter and its cord set is
wrapped and numbered, easy to
identify and easy to manage.

Each Adapter Cable Set has a Numbered Slot in the Back & the Front

Each computer slot comes pre-numbered, with a slot especially designed for the MagSafe®Cable Plugs.
Once the Cable Plugs are all hanging in their correct slot, the Clear Cable Trap can be engaged, snugly
trapping the cable so that it is always available at the right place and the right length at the right time.

“A place for everything, & everything in its place.”

You know from personal experience the value of
keeping your closet neat and organized. You
know exactly where everything is when you open
the door. So Bretford developed a “closet” for all
the cords and cables associated with your Laptop
Computers.

Your 30 Laptop Mobility Cart has its own
“Cable Clutter Closet” – a lockable
compartment at the back of the cart especially
designed to keep all the cables away from the
computers and the hands that retrieve those
computers from the cart.

The interior Divider Panel separates the cart
so that 75% of the cart is dedicated to the
computers in the front and 25% is dedicated to
cables and power adapters in the back. Holes in
the Divider Panel allow the computer connector
cables to pass thru and be easily connected to the
computers for charging.

By separating the computer from its power
adapter, you minimize the amount of heat beside
the computer battery, allowing it to charge at a
lower temperature,

allowing the battery to charge faster.

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Hang the Mag-Safe cable in the hook directly over the
Slot, making sure the Clear Cable Trap is in the left
position. This leaves the hook accessible while cable
managing the cart. (See Clear Cable Trap description
below) Place the computer in the slot, and attach the
Mag-Safe Connector to the computer.

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Connect the Power Plug Whip to the adapter
(as shown) and place the adapter in its specific,
numbered compartment, directly behind its
numbered computer slot.

Clear Cable Trap

Once Cable Plugs are in their slots, release
thumb screws, shift the clear plastic cord trap
to the right. Retighten thumb screws.

• Only the IT Administrator can have access

to the Cable Clutter Closet, since it has its own
programmable Combination Padlock.

• The Power Whips eliminate 6 feet of cable

for each computer, plugging directly into the
power adapter. Less cable and less weight.

• Special Compartments for each power

adapter and its cables provide individual spot
for each cordset.

• Comes with appropriate Laser Numbers

coding the computers, the slots & cable sets.

MOBILITY CART

TX323LL/A

One Power Cord

Exits the cart & plugs
into the wall outlet

Power Module

keeps the constant
flow of power from a
single wall outlet
charging batteries
where needed.

LED Lights

on the Power
Module keep you
informed at a
glance of what’s
going on in the cart

Auxiliary
Outlet

on the Power
Module allows you
to use a printer

Directional
Locking Casters

can be locked as a
rigid caster for easy
rolling down the
hallway, unlocked to
swivel for easily getting
into tight spaces

Compact
Design

Although this cart
can store & power
up 30 laptops, the
exclusive quiet-glide
casters and compact
size make it very
easy to move
around

Cable Clutter
Closet keeps the

cable sets and
adapter bricks
organized, everything
in its place, with easy
access

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Storage Tub

Inside for extra cables
& connectors

Security

Both front & back
doors with
programmable
combination
padlocks

Ventilation

Channels allow
maximum air
flow in the cart

Front

Back

Ships 100%

Assembled

12 Year Warranty

on the Cabinet

3 Year Warranty

on Electrical