The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
Model 289C
MORStak
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Carriage-Mounted Drum Racker
Operator’s Manual for Morse Model 289C MORStak
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Carriage-Mounted Drum Racker
Serial number 269119 to ______
morsedrum.com
Copyright 2019 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.
Form OM289C (269119-______) (Updated 14 Jun, 2019 11:28 AM)
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Important
Review the Material Safety Data Sheet(s) for the material(s) in the drum(s) and take all necessary precautions. Safety shoes, work
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gloves, hard hat and other personal protective devices are recommended.
Please read all instructions thoroughly before attempting to operate your new Morse drum handler.
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The model 289C has a maximum capacity rating of 800 Lb. full drum and is designed to lift, move and pour a 55-gallon (210 liter)
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steel or plastic drum. DO NOT exceed these ratings. Exceeding these ratings or handling drums other than those mentioned above
is unsafe and could result in equipment damage, excessive wear or awkward handling.
When loading, unloading, operating, or maintaining your MORSE drum handler, always use care and good judgment. Maintain
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secure footing and a firm hold. Keep hands and loose clothing away from all moving parts. Never allow anyone to be below any part
of a raised drum handler or drum. Read operating instructions and review the pictures
in the sales brochure before operation.
Because the model 289C is a front-end attachment for a forklift, OSHA recommends
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that “…the truck (forklift) be marked to identify the attachment(s) and show the
approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation
with load laterally centered.” See center of gravity dimensions of model 289C on page
5 for calculating lost load on your equipment.
Prior to initial use, inspect all moving parts and test rotation of saddle (drum holder)
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assembly. Inspect saddle assembly for proper operation. Perform necessary load test,
inspections, operator training, etc.
Installation & Operating Instructions
Drum racker is shipped with hydraulic fluid (Dexron 3 or equivalent) and black breather plug installed.
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Mount attachment 289C directly onto center of ITA class 2 carriage. To mount:
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a. Lower forklift carriage all the way down.
b. If forklift carriage does not get low enough to mate up with the top carriage mount, raise attachment 289C on table or platform.
c. Tip front of attachment 289C up to engage carriage mount onto forkift carriage.
d. Once engaged, raise forklift carriage slightly to settle attachment 289C into position.
e. Tighten both nuts to remove any slack.
To Lift an Upright Drum from the floor and place horizontally in a Drum
Rack
Tilt the drum holder assembly down to the vertical position by pressing the
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“VERT” button, located on the pendant. Move the grip pad clamp handle to the
OPEN position.
Position the drum holder assembly with the top rim grip pads several inches
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above the drum (see Figure 3.1).
Drive the MORStak
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attachment toward the drum, until the two parallel drum-
supporting bars are firmly resting against the side of the drum.
Lower the drum holder assembly until the bridge meets the top of the drum. In
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this position, the top rim grip pads should be an inch or two below the top drum
rim.
Rotate the grip pad hand crank clockwise to close the grip pads tightly on the
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drum. Ensure that the chime catches on the two parallel drum-supporting bars
are immediately under the top rim of the drum.
Raise the MORStak
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attachment. The grip pads and chime catches will lift the
drum. Continue to raise only until the drum is 6” clear of the floor. This height
must be sufficient to permit the drum to swing clear of the floor when tilting to
horizontal. Visually inspect the drum holder assembly and position of the drum to
verify proper engagement of the grip pads and chime catches.
Figure 3.1
