Do not back away until all four lights are no longer illuminated. Once released, the
operator can back away from the released drums, then press the key fob button “ON”
again to energized the magnets before entering the trailer to grip additional empty drums.
TO ENGAGE AND TRANSPORT OPEN HEAD EMPTY STEEL DRUMS
Open head steel drums with removable lids are wider than closed head drums. This requires one
of the two mast assemblies on the carriage frame to be repositioned outward to widen the distance
between the two masts assemblies by 1.6”. To widen the mast assemblies, lift the roll pin in the
carriage lock pin on either of the two mast assemblies and slide the mast assembly outward until
the carriage lock pin drops into the next slot in the carriage. This will increase the distance between
the two masts by the necessary 1.6” required to handle open head steel drums. Only move one of
the two mast assemblies, not both. Once this is done, follow the same instructions above for
handling closed head steel drums. When necessary to handle closed head drums again, this
procedure would be reversed to close the 1.6” gap.
Note: Drums with a third rolling hoop near the drums’ chime, such as a 17H drum, will not
work with this attachment. The is not enough space between the second rolled hoop and the
drums lid for the magnets to engage the drum.,
Note: All keys fobs are provided with a velcro tape attached to the back of the key fob. This
enables the key fob to be attached in a convenient location in the lift truck for the operator without
the need to be handheld.
CHARGING THE BATTERIES:
All EG4MDC2-F empty drum attachments are equipped with DC cabinet housing two large 12-
volt AGM batteries wired in series (24-volt system) to provide the power supply for activating the
magnets. Also inside of the DC cabinet is an automatic 24-volt charger. To charge the unit a
polarized heavy gauge extension cord rated 12-3 15amp / 125 volt is required but not provided.
To remove the attachment for charging:
1.
Disconnect the safety chain securing the attachment to the lift truck, the remove the
attachment from the lift truck. Turn off the disconnect switch on the side of the cabinet to
the “OFF” position.
2.
Open the cabinet lid, use a grounded medium heavy gauge extension cord and plug the
power cord from the charger into the extension cord.
3.
The charger will shut off when the batteries are fully charged. A battery discharge indicator
located by the disconnect switch displays the state of charger for the batteries.
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