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Model 185G
Kontrol-Karrier with 3-Piece Drum Holder
Operator’s Manual for Morse Kontrol-Karrier with 3-Piece Drum Holder
Model 185G Serial number 0616 to ____ (MMYY)
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Copyright 2022 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.
Form PL185G (0616-____)
(Updated 25 Mar, 2022)
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Machine Description
Model 185G Kontrol-Karrier is designed to lift, transport, and dispense a ribbed 55-gallon
(210 liter) steel drum 22.5” (57 cm) in diameter.
Maximum full-drum capacity is 800 Lb. (363 kg). Capacity is derated to 500 Lb. (227 kg)
for a half-full drum. Half-full rating is based on the tilt mechanism’s capacity for handling
an unbalanced, bottom-heavy drum
Kit # 2690-P
Hand Wheel
16” (40.6 cm) diameter
Hand Wheel with
speed knob. Replaces
standard pull chain to
turn drum.
Kit # 1460-P
Hand Crank
9” (22.9 cm) Hand Crank.
Replaces standard pull chain
to turn drum.
Kit # 3900-P
MORStop
TM
Tilt-Brake
Automatically holds
drum tilt angle until you
move it.
ACCESSORIES
to
Install on EXISTING Manual Tilt Drum Handler
Model # 55/30-19GR
Diameter Adapter
for 30-gallon (114 liter) drum. Insert
Diameter Adapter into drum holder to
handle a 19” (48.3 cm) diameter steel
drum.
NOTE:
For 30-gallon (114 Liter)
PLASTIC drum, insert Diameter Adapter;
AND
install Bracket or Top Rim Clamp to
prevent drum slipping.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent 30 or 55 gallon (114 or 210L) size plastic drum from
slipping, you
MUST
install either Top Rim Clamp Kit or Bracket Assembly Kit.
1. Bracket Assembly Kit # 4556-P
is
required
to handle a RIMLESS
plastic drum (figure 2.1), and is also recommended for a fiber drum.
The Bracket adjusts for a 31” to 39” (79 to 99 cm) tall drum.
You can also handle a rimmed drum with the Bracket installed.
2. Top Rim Clamp Kit # 4560B-P
to handle a RIMMED plastic drum
(figure 2.2). Install the Top Rim Clamp Kit to handle a RIMMED
plastic, steel or fiber drum with suitable top rim.
Figure 2.2
Kit # 4560B-P
Top Rim Clamp
to handle RIMMED plastic
drum
Figure 2.1
Kit # 4556-P
Bracket Assembly
to handle RIMLESS or
RIMMED plastic drum
Kit # 6315-P
Fork Pockets
Add fork pockets to
below-hook drum handler
Kit # 4623-P
Counterweight
Levels unit
without drum
