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Model 285A-HDSS
Stainless Steel Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier
Operator’s Manual for Morse Stainless Steel Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier Model 285A-HDSS
Serial Number 0818 to ____ (MMYY)
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Copyright 2020 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.
Form PL285A-HDSS (0818-____)
(Updated 27 Apr, 2020)
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Machine Description
The Model 285A-HDSS Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier is designed to lift,
transport, and dispense a ribbed 55-gallon (210 liter) steel or fiber drum
22” to 23.5” (56 to 59.7 cm) in diameter. The maximum full-drum capacity
is 1500 Lb. (680 kg). The capacity is derated to 800 Lb. (363 kg) 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
•
55/30SS Series Stainless Steel Diameter Adaptor installed (see
Diameter Adaptor literature
).
The
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Bracket Assembly
(Part # 4556SS-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 (210 liter) 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” (79 to 99 cm) tall.
The
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Top Rim Clamp
(Part # 4560SS-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 (210 liter), steel or
fiber drum with suitable top rim.
Important
Please read all instructions thoroughly before attempting to operate
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your new Morse drum handler.
When loading, unloading, operating, or maintaining your MORSE
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drum 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
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recommends 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
4560SS-P Top Rim
Clamp Assembly
installed.
Figure 2.1
Plastic drum being lifted
with part number 4556SS-P
Bracket Assembly installed.
