Operating Instructions
1.) Push the Hydra-Lift Karrier to the drum.
2.) Using the “LIFT” control as described in “
Machine Description
- Controls
” (page 3) , 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.
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”
(page 3)
to adjust the drum attitude. This is especially important when lifting an open drum. The floor lock should be engaged while
dispensing / draining.
6.) When dispensing is complete, tilt drum back to upright position. Disengage the floor lock and lower the drum to transporting
height; about 6” off the floor.
WARNING
- Stay Clear of Raised Drum
NEVER allow anyone to be below any part of a raised drum handler or drum. Remain behind the push handle
while handling a drum.
WARNING
– Do NOT Disengage the Cinch Chain When Drum is off the Ground
When the drum is in the upright position, lower the drum to the floor before releasing the cinch chain.
7.) Push the unit to the drum storage area and lower to the floor in an upright position. Release the cinch chain from the
ratchet by applying pressure to the ratchet handle in a clockwise direction with one hand and opening the pawl to free the
ratchet with the other hand. Remove the cinch chain link from the ratchet.
Figure 3.2
Operator’s Manual for Morse Hydra-Lift Drum Karrier with Spark Resistant Parts
Model 400AM-72
Serial Number 0804 to 0309 (MMYY)
Copyright 2009 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.
Form PL400M-72 (0804-0309) (Updated 12/2009)
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Model 400AM-72
Hydra-Lift, 72”, Manual Lift, Manual Tilt
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