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MODEL 400A-72
Hydra-Lift, 72”, Manual Lift & Tilt
Operator’s Manual for Morse Hydra-Lift Karrier with Manual Lift and Tilt
Model 400A-72 Serial Number 0409 to 1110 (MMYY)
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Copyright 2010 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.
Form OM400A-72 (0409-1110)
(Updated November 8, 2010 3:54 PM)
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Machine Description
The Model 400A-72 Hydra-Lift Karrier will pour a drum up to 72” high, mea
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sured from the floor to the lowest point of a horizontal drum. It is designed
to lift, transport, and dispense a 55-gallon steel or fiber drum 22” to 23.5”
in diameter.
The maximum full-drum capacity is 800 Lb. The capacity is derated to 500
Lb. for a half-full drum. The half-full rating is based on the tilt mechanism’s
capacity for handling an unbalanced bottom-heavy drum.
Options
A smaller diameter drum can be handled with the correct size 55/30
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Series Diameter Adaptor installed (see Diameter Adaptor literature).
The adjustable Bracket Assembly (Part # 4556-P) is
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required
to handle
a plastic drum without a top rim (see figure 2.1). The Bracket Assembly
is also recommended when handling a fiber drum. You can also use
the Bracket Assembly when handling a rimmed drum.
To handle a 55-gallon plastic drum with suitable top rim, you
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must
install either the Bracket Assembly or the Top Rim Clamp (Part #
4560-P) (see figure 2.2). You can use the Top Rim Clamp to handle a
55-gallon plastic, steel or fiber drum with suitable top rim.
Controls
The Morse Hydra-Lift Karrier is manually propelled and steered.
There are two functions for the operator to control (Figure 2.3):
“LIFT” and lower function for vertical positioning of the drum
1.
“TILT” function to control the degree of rotation of the drum
2.
LIFT and Lower Function
To raise the drum
Insert pump lever handle into pump socket.
1.
With the release valve closed, begin to pump the lever handle. The drum will
2.
lift.
To lower the drum
Open the release valve slowly, a part of a turn. Allow the drum to descend at a
1.
controlled rate. The valve may be reclosed to hold the drum at any height.
TILT Function
To tilt the drum
Pull down on one side of chain, rotating drum to angle required for pouring.
1.
For best control of drum pouring angle, pay out one side of the chain loop while
2.
pulling in the other side. This helps you to hold back the drum rotation if the
contents of the drum shift.
The pull chain pin on the corner of the overhead assembly can be used to
3.
prevent drum rotation. Simply “tie-off” the chain by engaging in into the pin.
If the drum handler is equipped with the MORStop Tilt-Brake, there is no need
4.
to hold tension on both sides of the chain loop. Braking is immediate and
self-actuating, without additional steps by the operator. To add the MORStop
Tilt-Brake to your drum handler, order part # 3900-P for a field installation kit.
Figure 2.3
Figure 2.2
Plastic drum being lifted
with part number 4560-P
Top Rim Clamp Assembly
installed.
Figure 2.1
Plastic drum being lifted with
part number 4556-P Bracket
Assembly installed.
