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The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment

201 Series

Portable Drum Rollers

operator’s Manual for Morse 201 Series Portable Drum Rollers

Serial number 286584 to ______

morsedrum.com

Copyright 2019  -  Morse Mfg. Co., Inc. 

 

Form OM201 (286584-______) 

 

(Updated 22 Jul, 2020)

 

             

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Machine Description

The 201 Series Drum Rollers are designed to roll a steel drum, 6” to 28” (15.2 to 71.1 cm) in diameter, and up to 37” (94 cm) long. 

Fixed speed models roll a 22.5” (57.2 cm) diameter drum at 20 RPM.

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The 201VS Series has Variable Speed from 15 to 24 RPM. The drum rotation speed is based on a 22.5” (57.2 cm) diameter  

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55-gallon (210 liter) steel drum and a 60 Hz, 1725 RPM motor. The drum rotation speed decreases with a 50 Hz motor. 

Capacity: 

The maximum liquid load capacity rating is 500 Lb. (227 kg). 

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Dry load capacity is 300 Lb. (136 kg).

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WARnInG - 

DO NOT exceed these ratings.  Exceeding these ratings or handling a drum other than those mentioned above 

is  unsafe and could result in equipment damage, 

excessive wear, motor overload and shortened service 

life of transmission components. 

options

option # 1-5P

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 (top right) - Install this Idler Attachment to roll a 

1 to 5 gallon can or pail on a Portable Drum Roller.

A 55-gallon plastic drum can be rotated with the correct POLY 

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option installed.

Order 

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option # PoLY-201

 factory installed on your new 

201 Series Drum Roller.

Order 

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option # PoLY-201FI

 for field installation of POLY 

Kit on your existing 201 Series Drum Roller. 

Important

Review the Material Safety Data Sheet(s) for the material(s) in 

1. 

the drum(s) and take all necessary precautions. Safety shoes, 

work gloves, hard hat and other personal protective devices are 

recommended.

Please read all instructions thoroughly before attempting to 

2. 

operate your new Morse drum handler.

When loading, unloading, operating, or maintaining your MORSE 

3. 

drum Roller, always use care and good judgment.  Maintain 

secure footing and a firm hold.  Keep hands and loose clothing 

away from all moving parts. Never allow anyone to be below 

any part of a raised drum handler or drum. Read operating 

instructions and review the pictures in the sales brochure before 

operation.

Morse Rollers do not comply with OSHA unless they are installed 

4. 

in accordance with OSHA subpart O, 1910.212 - “General 

requirements for all machines.” Morse Rollers should be installed 

in accordance with OSHA requirements for enclosure and 

interlock, etc. Power connections and motor controls must comply 

with applicable codes.

Prior to initial use, inspect all moving parts. Perform necessary 

5. 

inspections, operator training, etc.

Figure 1

Option # 1-5P

Option # POLY-201

Summary of Contents for 201 Series

Page 1: ...nt is guaranteed against defects in workmanship or materials for two years when used properly within its rated capacity Warranty does not cover wear from normal use or damage from accident or abuse Motors and other purchased parts carry the warranties of their manufacturers For warranty claims contact your Morse Dealer to obtain a return authorization number and for return freight advice Return fr...

Page 2: ...h safety interlock can be ordered for any Morse drum rotator WARNING The 201 Series Drum Rollers are designed to handle one drum of the types listed at the top of page 3 under Machine Description DO NOT attempt to handle any other type of drum or object DO NOT exceed the weight capacity WARNING Do Not Modify the Unit Under no circumstances should any modifications be made to the Morse machinery wi...

Page 3: ...astic drum can be rotated with the correct POLY option installed Order Option POLY 201 factory installed on your new 201 Series Drum Roller Order Option POLY 201FI for field installation of POLY Kit on your existing 201 Series Drum Roller Important Review the Material Safety Data Sheet s for the material s in 1 the drum s and take all necessary precautions Safety shoes work gloves hard hat and oth...

Page 4: ...ar drum With provided 1 8 allen wrench loosen the two set screws found in each 2 wheel hub Wheels should be positioned to support the drum at its strongest point adjacent to ribs see Figure 1 Put the two inner wheels next to drum ribs to hold drum from moving axially If the drum rubs the nose piece readjust the wheels Tighten wheel set screws A variety of drum diameters can be accommodated by adju...

Page 5: ...7 cm diameter drum from 15 to 24 RPM 13 to 20 RPM on 50Hz models by turning the variable speed control crank image 5 3 located in the bottom right corner of the back plate Turn the crank counterclockwise to increase drum RPM Turn crank clockwise to decrease RPM For compliance with safety regulations the drum 8 roller should be moved into an enclosure with safety interlock image 5 4 before drum rol...

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