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©Copyright 2020 WESCO Industrial Products, LLC. Specifications subject to change. Not responsible for errors or omissions.

 

ATTENTION: TO ENSURE SAFE AND EASY USE OF YOUR WESCO DRUM HANDLER, READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

Drum Handler DM-800-MDT 

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Specifications 

 

P/N MODEL 

CAPACITY 

WEIGHT

LIFT 

HEIGHT

LIFT PER 

STROKE 

OVERALL DIMENSIONS 

HALF DRUM

 

FULL DRUM

 

LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT 

240189 

DM-1100-MDT 

500 lbs 

800 lbs 

415 lbs 

61-3/8” 

1” 

52” 

48” 

48-1/4” 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

LIMITED WARRANTY 

 
WESCO INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS (WESCO) warrants to the purchaser of this product for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase that this product shall be free of 
defects in material and/or workmanship, as follows: 
1. WESCO will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements for any part that fails through a defect in material and/or workmanship during the warranty period. To obtain warranty 
service, you must deliver the product prepaid, to the WESCO factory. 
2. This warranty does not cover any product or product part which has been subject to accident, misuse, abuse or negligence. WESCO shall only be liable under this warranty if the 
product is used the manner intended by the manufacturer as specified in the written instructions furnished with this product. 
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED IN 
THIS WARRANTY DOCUMENT, AND ANY REMEDY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT THAT, BUT FOR THIS PROVISION, MIGHT ARISE BY IMPLICATION OR OPERATION OF LAW, 
IS HEREBY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL WESCO BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, A BREACH OF CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE. EXCEPT TO THE 
EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED 
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. 
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long any implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not 
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description 

The Wesco Ergonomic Drum Handler DM-800s are designed 
specifically for lifting, rotating and transporting 55 gallon steel 
and poly drums. 
 
This product is distributed by: 

Wesco Industrial Products, LLC 

1250 Welsh Road 
North Wales, PA 19454 
Tel: 215-699-7031   Fax: 215-699-3836 
 
Contact the factory for parts information and ordering. 
Visit us on the web at www.wescomfg.com 

 

Unpacking 

When unpacking the Wesco Product, check carefully for 
shipping damage and missing parts.  If damage has occurred 
or any parts are missing, file a claim with the delivering carrier 
within 24 hours and notify the dealer from whom the unit was 
purchased. 

Warranty Repairs 

If the unit does not work properly, contact your dealer or the 
factory (215-699-7031) for units less than 90 days old. 

 

Non-Warranty Service 

If units are older than 90 days, repairs can be made easily on 
site with factory supplied parts. 

NOTE: 

Do not send units to the factory for service without 

first obtaining a “Return Merchandise Authorization” (RMA) 
number from the customer service department.  We will not 
be responsible for merchandise returned without proper 
authorization. 

General Safety Information 

Warning: The Wesco DM-800 Ergonomic Drum Handler is 
designed for specific functions. To ensure proper use, 
the following instructions must be adhered to: 

(1) Maximum 

capacity 

– Half Drum 

500 lbs. (227 kgs) 

– Full Drum  

800 lbs. (363 kgs) 

(2) 

DO NOT

 exceed rated capacity. Injury to persons or 

property may result from overloading and misuse. 

(3)  This product is designed for use on level, improved 

surfaces only.  

(4) 

DO NOT

 transport load more than 3" above floor. 

(5)  Transport load in upright position only. 
(6)  Do not leave unit unattended with load in raised position. 
(7)  Keep hands and feet clear of clamping saddle, chain, 

mast, and wheels. 

(8) Clamping 

saddle 

must

 be in full contact with drum rim 

and clamped to drum prior to lifting. 

(9)  Be certain rim of fiber or plastic drum is able to withstand 

the stress of drum lifting procedure. 

(10) Lubricate all moving parts periodically.  Make sure all 

hardware is properly tightened at all times. 

(11)  Tilt load with caution, making sure to maintain control. 
(12)  Remove unit from service if parts are missing or loose. 

 

Maintenance 

(1)  Lubricate moving parts periodically. Pay special attention 

to gears, they should be greased at all times. 

(2)  Check bolts and nuts frequently for tightness. 
 

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