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Form OM520-120 (24985- ______)
(Updated 18 Feb, 2022)
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The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
Model 520-120
Vertical-Lift, 106”, AC Power Lift, Manual Tilt
Operator’s Manual for Morse Vertical-Lift Drum Pourer Model 520-120
Serial Number 249855 to ______
Operating Instructions
1. Push the Vertical-Lift Drum Pourer to the drum.
2. Using “LIFT” control as described in “Machine Description -
Controls”, position drum holder assembly with back band at
middle of drum. With ratchet plate swung open and cinch
chain hanging from chain hook, push unit until back band rests
firmly against drum. Some adjustment to tilt angle of saddle
may be necessary to ensure band fits flush on drum. Engage
floor lock.
3. Attaching drum:
Drape cinch chain across front of drum and
engage chain link into slot in ratchet (Figure 3.2). Turn ratchet
clockwise to tighten cinch chain. If ratchet turns until pawl is
beyond last ratchet tooth, turn ratchet back and slide next link
into ratchet slot and try tightening again. Cinch chain must
be held tightly against drum with pawl engaged securely in
ratchet teeth.
4.
Operate lift function to lift drum clear of floor. Disengage floor
lock. Roll to dispensing location. NOTE: Do not allow drum to
impact on floor, pouring station, etc. or spill or damage could
occur.
CAUTION
– Do NOT transport with drum raised.
ALWAYS LOWER THE DRUM HOLDER TO LOWEST POSITION BEFORE TRANSPORTING.
Unit can become unstable when transporting with raised load.
5. Lift drum to desired pouring height. Operate tilt control as described in “Machine Description - Controls” to adjust drum attitude.
Floor lock should be engaged while dispensing / draining.
6.
When dispensing is complete, tilt drum back to upright position. Disengage floor lock and lower drum to transporting height; about 6”
(15 cm) off the floor.
WARNING
- Stay clear of raised drum
NEVER allow anyone to be below any part of raised drum handler or drum. Remain behind push handle
while handling drum.
WARNING
– Do NOT disengage cinch chain when drum is off the ground.
When drum is in upright position, lower drum to the floor before releasing cinch chain.
7.
Push unit to drum storage area and lower drum to the floor in upright position. Release cinch chain from ratchet by applying
pressure to ratchet handle in clockwise direction with one hand and opening pawl to free ratchet with other hand. Remove cinch
chain link from the ratchet.
Figure 3.2
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.
