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The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment

Model 400A-96-125

Hydra-Lift, 96”, DC Power Lift, Manual Tilt

Operator’s Manual for Morse Hydra-Lift Karrier Model 400A-96-125

Serial Number 1210 to ____ (MMYY)

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Copyright 2022 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc. 

 

Form OM400A-96-125 (1210-____)  

(Updated 03 Mar., 2022)

 

4

Controls

The Morse Hydra-Lift Karrier is manually propelled and steered. The drum lift is 

powered by a 12V DC motor. There are two functions for the operator to control (Figure 

2.3):

1. LIFT and Lower Function to raise and lower the drum

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Push and hold the valve handle in against the start switch.

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Release the handle when the drum is at the desired height.

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To lower the drum: Pull and hold the valve handle out away from the start 

switch.

 

2. TILT Function to tilt the drum

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Pull down on one side of chain, rotating drum to angle required for pouring.

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For best control of drum pouring angle, pay out one side of the chain loop while 

pulling in the other side. This helps you to hold back the drum rotation if the 

contents of the drum shift.

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The pull chain pin on the corner of the overhead assembly can be used to 

prevent drum rotation. Simply “tie-off” the chain by engaging in into the pin.

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If the drum handler is equipped with the MORStop Tilt-Brake, there is no need 

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

WARNING

 - Watch Out for Pinch Points

Stay clear of moving parts.  Operator should 

remain behind the push handle during the lift 

operation.

Floor Lock

The screw-down floor lock is located on the base of the tower 

(figure 3.1).  Turning the floor lock clockwise until it locks in the 

down position activates the floor lock.  When the floor lock is 

activated it prevents unwanted free wheeling of the unit.  Floor 

conditions determine the effectiveness of the floor lock.  The 

operator should verify its holding action before depending on it to 

hold.

Drum Holder Assembly

The MORCINCH

TM

 Drum Holder (Saddle) assembly is the 

component on intended to hold the drum.  It is designed to secure 

a standard ribbed 55-gallon (210 liter) steel drum around it’s middle 

using a cinch chain and ratchet tightening system.  It automatically 

adjusts for 22” to 23.5” (56 to 59.7 cm) diameter drum.

The MORCINCH

TM

 Drum Holder also accepts accessories to 

handle a plastic drum, fiber drum, or a smaller diameter drum.

Figure 3.1

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