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The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment

Model 185XMGR

Super-Duty Kontrol-Karrier

with Spark resistant Parts

operator’s Manual for Morse Model 185XMGR Super-Duty Kontrol-Karrier

Serial number 0719 to ____ (MMYY)

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Copyright 2020  -  Morse Mfg. Co., Inc. 

 

Form PL185XMGR  (0719-____)    

(Updated 18 Sep, 2020)

               

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operating Instructions

1.  With Kontrol-Karrier standing on the floor, lower hoist and engage hoist hook 

into the lifting eye.

2.  Raise hoist to lift Kontrol-Karrier clear of floor and move it to the drum.

3.  Position Kontrol-Karrier at a height which aligns the saddle band with the 

center of the drum.

4.  Open the toggle clamp by activating the release lever (item 106) and swing 

both hinge bands to the open position. Push the Kontrol-Karrier against the 

drum to surround the drum with the saddle band.

5.  Close the two hinged bands around the drum and latch the toggle clamp to 

secure the drum.

6.  Raise hoist and position the drum at the pouring station.

7.  Pour the drum by pulling on the pull chain and rotating the drum to a suitable 

pouring angle.

8.  After pouring is completed, rotate the drum back to vertical position and lower 

hoist to return drum to floor.

9.  Remove the drum by activating the release lever and opening the toggle 

clamp. Swing both hinged bands open. Push the Kontrol-Karrier away from the 

drum.

CAUTION:

  

DO NOT allow drum to impact on floor, ground, or 

dumping station, etc.

CAUTION:

  

Do not exceed weight capacity of 

2500 Lb. (1134 kg)

 for 

FULL drum, 1250 Lb. (567 kg) for HALF-FULL drum.

WARNING: 

Watch out for pinch points - Stay clear of moving parts.

Maintenance

Inspect oil level in gear box / speed reducer and fill with high quality, synthetic 

1. 

lubricant for gears if necessary. The speed reducer has been filled and tested prior 

to shipment. After operating a new machine for 1500 hours, the housing should be 

thoroughly flushed out, and new oil added to fill the housing to the oil level plug. 

The oil should be changed every 5000 operating hours thereafter with 

Klubersynth 

UH1 6-460 (#096060)

 or equivalent, or more often if operating conditions cause 

condensation of moisture resulting in sludge inside housing. 

Periodically inspect all moving parts, framework, and contact areas for signs of 

2. 

wear, fatigue, or loosening.  Perform all inspections, load tests, and maintenance 

according to the ANSI/ASME B30.20 standard. 

Worn or damaged parts must be properly replaced with the correct, genuine Morse 

3. 

parts. 

Ensure all labels are in place. Product labels should be inspected periodically and 

4. 

cleaned as necessary to maintain good legibility. Please contact Morse Mfg. Co. for 

replacement labels.

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