The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
Model 400A-96SS-125
Stainless Steel Hydra-Lift Karrier, 96”,
DC Power Lift, Manual Tilt
Operator’s Manual for Morse Model 400A-96SS-125
Serial Number 1210 to ____ (MMYY)
morsedrum.com
Copyright 2022 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.
Form OM400A-96SS-125 (1210-____)
(Updated 3 Mar., 2022)
5
Operating Instructions
1.) Push the Hydra-Lift Karrier to the drum.
2.) Using the “LIFT” control as described in “
Machine
Description - Controls
”, position the drum holder
assembly with the back band at the middle of the drum.
(Figure 3.1). With the ratchet plate swung open and
the cinch chain hanging from the chain hook, push the
unit until the back band rests firmly against the drum.
Some adjustment to the tilt angle of the saddle may be
necessary to ensure band fits flush on the drum.
3.)
Attaching the drum:
Drape the chain across the front of the drum and engage
a link into the slot in the ratchet (Figure 3.2). Turn the
ratchet clockwise to tighten chain. If ratchet turns until
the pawl is beyond the last ratchet tooth, turn the ratchet
back and slide the next link into the ratchet slot and try
tightening again. The chain must be held tightly against
the drum with the pawl engaged securely in the ratchet
teeth.
4.) Operate the lift function to lift drum clear of floor. Roll to
dispensing location. NOTE: Do not allow the drum to
impact on floor, pouring station, etc. or a spill or damage
could occur.
START-UP Procedure
Machine is shipped with hydraulic fluid.
1.
Install provided hydraulic control levers (threaded rods with black ball handles).
2. IMPORTANT:
BEFORE operation, remove the
RED
shipping plug from the hydraulic reservoir, and replace with the
provided
BLACK
breather.
CAUTION
– Do Not Transport with Drum Raised
ALWAYS LOWER THE DRUM HOLDER TO LOWEST POSITION BEFORE TRANSPORTING.
The unit can become unstable when transporting with a raised load.
5.) Lift drum to desired pouring height. Operate the tilt control as described in
“Machine Description - Controls”
to
adjust the drum attitude. This is especially important when lifting an open drum. The floor lock should be engaged while
dispensing / draining.
Figure 3.2
