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Form PL520M-114 (249855-______) 

(Updated 2 Mar., 2022) 

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The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment

Model 520M-114

Vertical-Lift, 106”, with Spark Resistant Parts,  

Air Power Lift and Tilt

Operator’s Manual for Morse Vertical-Lift Drum Pourer Model 520M-114

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 notch 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 notch 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.

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.

Figure 3.2

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