The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
2-300 Series
Endover Rotator
(Discontinued)
operator’s Manual for Morse 2-300 Series End-over-End Drum Rotators
Serial number 239790 to 275508
morsedrum.com
Copyright 2015 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.
Form PL2-300 (239790-275508)
(Updated 14 Jun, 2019)
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options
A 30-gallon steel drum can be rotated by installing 19” Diameter Adaptor, part # 55/30-19GR.
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A Load Crane (shown right) for self contained loading capability is available. Attach the provided drum lifting
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hook to the Load Crane to engage a horizontal drum.
Order option 300LCF for field installion (bolt-on right side) on your existing 2-300 Series Drum Rotator.
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Order option 300LCFL for field installion (bolt-on left side) on your existing 2-300 Series Drum Rotator.
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Important
Review the Material Safety Data Sheet(s) for the material(s) in the drum(s) and take all necessary precautions.
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Safety shoes, work gloves, hard hat and other personal protective devices are recommended.
Please read all instructions thoroughly before attempting to operate your new MORSE drum rotator.
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The 2-300 series has a maximum capacity rating of 800 Lb. per drum, and is designed to rotate two 55-gallon
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steel drums, end over end. DO NOT exceed these ratings. Exceeding these ratings or handling drums other than those mentioned
above is unsafe and could result in equipment damage, excessive wear, motor overload and shortened service life of transmission
components.
When loading, unloading, operating, or maintaining your MORSE drum rotator, always use care and good judgment. Maintain secure
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footing and a firm hold. Keep hands and loose clothing away from all moving parts. Never allow anyone to be near a rotating drum.
Read operating instructions and review the pictures in the sales brochure before operation.
Install all Morse rotators in accordance with OSHA subpart O, 1910.212 - “General requirements for all machines.”
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Assembly Instructions
Remove the four bolts from the floor mount angles and remove the rotator from the shipping pallet.
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Position the rotator in the desired location and bolt to floor using floor mount angles. 5/8” x 3” Lag bolts are recommended.
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The control box is wired to motor at factory on rotators equipped with an AC non-explosion proof motor (e.g. model # 2-300-3-230).
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The main power must be wired into the starter. See wiring diagram included inside the control box. Units ordered with an explosion
proof motor (e.g. model # 2-300-E3-230), have no wiring from the NEMA 7/9 control box to motor and the control box is not mounted.
Please consult an electrician to complete the wiring. Rotators equipped with an air motor (e.g. model # 2-300-A), feature an onboard
filter/regulator/lubricator with a 3/8” NPT shutoff on the inlet where a quick coupling can be installed for connecting an air line. Air
requirements are 60 psi, 60 scfm. Operating the air motor at higher pressures will reduce the life of the air motor and power transmission
components. Do NOT operate an air powered unit at 60 PSI without a load, as it will increase the motor RPM beyond the intended
design, resulting in damage to transmission components.
operating Instructions
Before operating the rotator, ensure that the load binders are secured to the drum holder to prevent interference with the frame. Never
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operate rotator when load binders are loose or detached.
Using the “JOG” option, position the drum holder with the load binders on the top side. Disengage the load binders and drape away
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from the saddle band to allow room for the drum.
Using an overhead hoist and the MORSE model 41 Lifting Hook, raise the 55-gallon steel drum in the horizontal position and set into
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the drum holder with the saddle band centered between the middle two ribs.
Secure the drum into the drum holder by tightening the two load binders around the drum. Secure the snap hook to the loose ends of
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the cinch chains, pinning the load binder handles under the chain to prevent inadvertent releasing of the load binder. Remove model
41 Lifting Hook.
After ensuring that the area around the rotator is clear, turn the switch to “RUN” and press the start button.
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Maintenance
Pillow block bearings are equipped with grease fitting and should be lubricated periodically. High pressure grease guns are not
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recommended, as their force may damage seals.
Inspect oil level in gear box / speed reducer and fill with high quality, synthetic lubricant for gears if necessary. Use
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Klubersynth UH1
6-460 (#096060)
or equivalent. The speed reducer has been filled and tested prior to shipment. After operating a new machine for 50
hours, the housing should be thoroughly flushed out and new oil added to fill the housing to the oil level plug. The oil should be changed
every 6 months or 2500 operating hours thereafter, or more often if operating conditions cause condensation of moisture resulting in
sludge formation inside housing.
Motors have permanently lubricated ball bearings.
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Periodically inspect all moving parts, load binders and cinch chains, framework and contact areas for signs of wear or loosening.
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Tighten, adjust or replace parts as necessary to prevent failure and maintain proper function.
