The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
Model 82A-GT-125
Mobile-Karrier / Palletizer with Geared Tilt
and DC Power Lift
Operator’s Manual for Model 82A-GT-125 Morse Mobile-Karrier / Palletizer
Serial Number 0315 to ____ (MMYY)
morsedrum.com
Copyright 2022 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.
Form OM82A-GT-125 (0315-____)
(Updated 14 Jul., 2022)
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Operating Instructions
1. Roll drum lifter to drum. Steer unit so drum holder meets middle
of drum. Operate hydraulics as necessary. Roll the unit forward
and push drum holder so it slips around the drum.
WARNING:
Keep hands and other objects away from top
opening of lifting frame.
2. To secure drum: drape cinch chain across face of drum and
engage a link into notch in hub of ratchet. Pull up on ratchet
handle to tighten chain. If ratchet turns to extent that pawl is
beyond last ratchet tooth and chain is not tight, back up and try
putting next link in notch. Chain should tighten as ratchet turns
and be held tight by teeth of ratchet & pawl. Firm hand pressure
on ratchet handle should tension chain sufficiently to secure
drum. DO NOT use mechanical aids such as a pipe to extend
ratchet handle for extra leverage.
3.
Operate lift function to raise drum off the floor, push drum
lifter to deliver drum. Avoid unreasonably rough or non-level
surfaces. Move at moderate speed. Carry drum only high
enough to avoid contact with the floor or obstacles. Push
loaded unit when possible for transporting. Pulling unit should
be limited to maneuvering at short distance.
Figure 2.3
Controls
The Morse Mobile-Karrier / Palletizer is manually propelled and steered. The
drum lift function is powered by a 12V DC motor.
There are two functions for the operator to control:
1. “LIFT” and lower function for vertical positioning of the drum
2. “TILT” function to control the degree of rotation of the drum
LIFT and Lower Function
(Figure 2.3)
To raise the drum
•
Push and hold the valve handle in against the start switch.
•
Release the handle when the drum is at the desired height.
•
To lower the drum: Pull and hold the valve handle out away from the start
switch.
TILT Function
To tilt the drum
1.
Turn the hand crank to turn the drum.
2.
Before releasing your grip on the hand crank, pull out the crank stop pin to
block the hand crank from spinning freely.
3.
If the drum handler is equipped with the MORStop Tilt-Brake, there is no
need to use the stop pin. Braking is immediate and self-actuating, without
additional steps by the operator.
4.
Note: To add the MORStop Tilt-Brake to an existing drum handler, order part # 3900-P for a field installation kit.
