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The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment

Model 185AM

Kontrol-Karrier with Spark Resistant Parts

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Receiving Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1 - 2
Machine  Description.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .      3
Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     4
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4
Parts List and Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5 - 6

operator’s Manual 

for Morse Kontrol-Karrier

with Spark Resistant Parts

Model 185AM

Serial number  0613 to

 ____ (MMYY)

Copyright 2021  -  Morse Mfg. Co., Inc. 

 

Form PL185AM  (0613-____)  

 

(Updated 21 Jun, 2021)

               

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Receiving Procedures

Every Morse drum handler is inspected prior to shipping. However, 

damage may be incurred during transit.

Check for visible damage. If you choose to accept damaged 

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freight, always sign noting the damage on the 

Bill of 

Lading

Document the damage and have the truck driver sign. We 

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recommend keeping a digital camera at your receiving dock 

for this purpose. 

Open packages expeditiously to check the condition of the 

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goods. There is only a 24 hour window to notify the carrier 

of any concealed damage. 

Immediately 

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report all damage to the shipping company!

 

Then you may contact Morse for assistance with your 

freight claim. 

Morse Manufacturing will not be held responsible for any 

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damaged freight that is not signed for as damaged.

Limited 2 Year Warranty

Morse drum handling equipment is guaranteed against defects in 

workmanship or materials for two years when used properly within 

its rated capacity. Warranty does not cover wear from normal use 

or damage from accident or abuse. Motors and other purchased 

parts carry the warranties of their manufacturers.

For warranty claims, contact your Morse Dealer to obtain a 

return authorization number, and for return freight advice. Return 

freight must be prepaid.

In all instances, liability is limited to the purchase price paid or to 

repairing or replacing the product. Customer assumes liability for 

any modifications, unauthorized repairs or parts substitution.

Safety Information

While Morse Manufacturing Co. drum handling equipment is 

engineered for safety and efficiency, a high degree of responsibility 

must be placed upon the machine operator to follow safe practices, 

based primarily on common sense, upon which true safety 

depends.

Failure to follow the safety precautions in this manual can result in 

personal injury or property damage. Observe the same precautions 

as with similar machinery where carelessness in operating or 

maintenance is hazardous to personnel. Carefully read the safety 

precautions below and throughout this manual.

Review the Material Safety Data Sheet(s) for the material(s) in 

the drum(s) and take all necessary precautions. Safety shoes, 

work gloves, hard hat and other personal protective devices are 

recommended.

Prior to initial use, inspect all moving parts. Perform necessary 

load test, inspections, operator training, etc.

[email protected]

103 kuhn Rd.

Syracuse, NY, 13208 U.S.A.

morsedrum.com

(315) 437-8475

Summary of Contents for 185AM

Page 1: ... when used properly within its rated capacity Warranty does not cover wear from normal use or damage from accident or abuse Motors and other purchased parts carry the warranties of their manufacturers For warranty claims contact your Morse Dealer to obtain a return authorization number and for return freight advice Return freight must be prepaid In all instances liability is limited to the purchas...

Page 2: ...d or malfunctioning unit or a unit with missing parts WARNING DO NOT lift people or suspend loads over people Stay clear of suspended loads WARNING DO NOT lift loads higher than necessary WARNING DO NOT leave suspended loads unattended WARNING DO NOT remove or obscure warning labels WARNING DO NOT operate without first having read and understood operating manual WARNING DO NOT make alterations or ...

Page 3: ...m of your drum to prevent it from slipping through the drum holder see figure 2 2 To handle a 55 gallon plastic drum with top rim you must install either the Bracket Assembly or the Top Rim Clamp You can use the Top Rim Clamp with a 55 gallon plastic steel or fiber drum with suitable top rim Figure 2 2 Plastic drum being lifted with Kit 4560M P Top Rim Clamp Assembly installed Figure 2 1 Plastic d...

Page 4: ... For best control of drum pouring angle pay out one side of the chain loop while pulling in the other side thus being able to hold back the drum rotation The chain lock on the bottom of the power arm can be used to prevent drum rotation To do so crisscross the chain and insert in each slot of the chain lock If the drum handler is equipped with the MORStop Tilt Brake there is no need to hold tensio...

Page 5: ...3M P TRIANGLE W TUBE BOLTS SR 10 1 1 P CHAIN WHEEL 1 1 2 W GUIDE SR 11 1 2435 P CHAIN PULL BRASS 1 0 12 12 1 15 P COLLAR 3 4 ID 13 1 7 P BEARING 3 4 ID X 1 1 2 14 2 1411 P SPACER SHAFT W 12T SPROCKET 15 1 5135 P SHAFT 12T SPROCKET SPACER 16 1 795 P LINK MASTER 35 CHAIN ITEM QTY PART DESCRIPTION 17 1 735 P KEY WOODRUFF SIZE 9 ASA606 18 1 14 P GEAR PINION 7 TOOTH 19 1 13 P SPROCKET 35 36T 3 4 BORE 2...

Page 6: ...1 1 4214AM P RATCHET HINGE CPT MOR SR 103 1 168 P PAWL WITH DRILLED HOLE 104 1 4409 P GRIP HANDLE 7 8 X 4 3 4 RED 106 1 169 P SPRING PAWL 107 1 170 P SCREW 3 8 DIA X 5 8 SHOULDER 108 1 1296 P HHCS 1 4 20 X 7 1 2 GR5 109 1 1297 P NUT 1 4 20 REV HEX LOCK ITEM QTY PART DESCRIPTION 110 1 1634 P NUT 5 16 18 WHIZ LOCK 111 1 4172SP P PIN S P CINCH CHAIN 5000 P 112 1 4408 P CHAIN CINCH 9 32 SS 38 LINK 113...

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