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MODEL 285A-HD
Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier
Operator’s Manual for Morse Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier Model 285A-HD
Serial Number 0209 to 1110 (MMYY)
MorseDrum.com
Copyright 2010 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.
Form PL285A-HD (0209-1110)
(Updated November 19, 2010 9:57 AM)
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Machine Description
The Model 285A-HD Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier is designed to lift, transport,
and dispense a ribbed 55-gallon steel or fiber drum 22” to 23.5” in diameter.
The maximum full-drum capacity is 1500 Lb. The capacity is derated to 800
Lb. for a half-full drum. The half-full rating is based on the tilt mechanism’s
capacity for handling an unbalanced bottom-heavy drum.
Options
A smaller diameter drum can be handled with the correct size 55/30
•
Series Diameter Adaptor installed (see
).
The
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Bracket Assembly
(Part # 4556-P) is
required
to handle a
plastic drum without a top rim (see figure 2.1). It is also recommended
to more securely handle a fiber drum. You can use the Bracket
Assembly with a 55-gallon plastic, steel or fiber drum. The brace
at top and bottom of the drum prevent it from slipping lengthways
through the drum holder. It adjusts for a drum 31” to 39” tall.
The
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Top Rim Clamp
(Part # 4560-P) grips the upper rim 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.
Important
Please read all instructions thoroughly before attempting to operate your
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new Morse drum handler.
When loading, unloading, operating, or maintaining your MORSE drum
2.
handler, always use care and good judgment. Maintain secure footing
and a firm hold. Keep hands and loose clothing away from all moving
parts. Never allow anyone to be below any part of a raised drum handler
or drum. Read operating instructions and review the pictures in the sales
brochure before operation.
This model is a front-end attachment for a forklift, OSHA recommends
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that “… the truck (forklift) be marked to identify the attachment(s) and
show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination
at maximum elevation with load laterally centered.” See center of gravity
dimensions on page 5 for calculating lost load on your equipment.
Figure 2.2
Plastic drum being lifted
with part number 4560-P
Top Rim Clamp Assembly
installed.
Figure 2.1
Plastic drum being lifted with
part number 4556-P Bracket
Assembly installed.
