REV. 11/12/2021
DCR-205 MANUAL
Copyright 2021 Vestil Manufacturing
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USING THE CARRIER: POWERED ROTATORS (DCR-205-8-DC & DCR-205-12-DC)
Step 1:
Adjust the separation between fork truck tines to
align with the fork pockets of the drum carrier. Tines should
be at least 25
1
/
2
in. apart (inside edge to inside edge). Drive
forward to insert the tines into the fork pockets. Drive
forward until the ends of the tines contact the ends of the
fork pockets.
Step 2:
To prevent the carrier from sliding off the forks,
attach the carriage strap to the carriage of your lift truck
without slack
.
Step 3:
Open the drum cradle.
Lift the latch so that the latch tooth unseats from the latch
gripper. Rotate the clamp handle counterclockwise to
unclamp the drum chain. Remove the chain from the
clamp. Open the 2 hinged sections of the cradle.
Step 4:
Drive toward the drum with carrier just a few inches
above the floor. Engage the drum with the cradle. The
cradle should contact the drum between the upper and
lower drum rings. The top edge of the drum cradle should
be just below the upper drum ring.
Step 5:
Feed the drum chain between the end of the clamp handle and the clamp stud. Rotate the clamp
handle clockwise until the chain is tightly pinched between the handle and the stud. The drum chain should
be taut against the side of the drum (no slack).
Step 6:
Turn the modular power unit on by turning the power switch to the ON position. Make sure that the
red emergency stop button is pulled up. Place the handheld controller in the forklift cabin where it is easily
accessible to the forklift operator. NOTE: Refer to the
about the modular power unit.
Step 7:
Raise the forks a few inches from the ground. Make sure that the drum is upright. Transport the drum
to the dumping location. Hold the handheld controller with the cord pointing toward you. Press the upper
button on the handheld controller to rotate the top of the drum forward (away from the forklift). When the
drum is empty, rotate it back to the upright position by pressing the lower button on the handheld
controller.
Step 8:
Move the drum to its offloading location with the drum elevated only as high as necessary. Lower
the forks to set the drum on the ground. Disengage the drum by opening the clamp. Lift the latch so that
the latch tooth unseats from the latch gripper. Rotate the clamp handle counterclockwise to unclamp the
drum chain. Remove the chain from the clamp. Open the 2 hinged sections of the cradle. Offload the
drum.
Step 9:
Store the drum carrier in a dry, indoor location. Make sure that the power switch is turned OFF and
the red E-stop button is pushed down.
RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION (THE RECORD”)
Before putting the drum carrier into service, record its condition. Thoroughly photograph the unit from
multiple angles. Take close-range photographs of the drum cradle, the drum chain, the drum clamping
mechanisms (handle, stud, latch, and latch gripper), all labels, pivot points, the safety strap/chain and snap
hook, and fork/tine locks (if applicable). Use the carrier to lift a drum. Describe how the drum cradle and
clamping mechanisms engage the drum. Describe all sounds produced by the lifter under load. Use the
pull chain or handheld controller to rotate the drum. Describe the motion of the cradle as it rotates. Collect
the photographs and writings in a file. Mark the file appropriately to identify it. This file is a record of the
drum carrier in satisfactory condition. Compare the results of all inspections to this record to determine
whether the unit is in satisfactory condition. Do not use the carrier unless it is in satisfactory condition. Purely
cosmetic changes, like damaged paint or powdercoat are not changes from satisfactory condition.
However, touchup paint should be applied to all affected areas as soon as the finish is damaged to
prevent rust formation and metal erosion.
Drum
cradle
Latch
gripper
Latch
Clamp
handle
Modular
power unit
Handheld
controller
Clamp
stud
55gal. steel
drum
Upper drum ring
Lower drum ring
Drum
chain
Clamp
handle
Latch spring
