The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
Model 285AM-HD
Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier
with Spark Resistant Parts
Operator’s Manual for Morse Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier with Spark Resistant Parts
Model 285AM-HD Serial Number 1214 to ____ (MMYY)
Copyright 2021 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.
Form PL285AM-HD (1214-____)
(Updated 21 Jun, 2021)
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MORStop
TM
Tilt-Brake
Kit # 3900-P
Kit for customer to install
Tilt-Brake on EXISTING
manual tilt drum handler.
Automatically holds
drum tilt angle until you
move it.
Hand Crank or Hand Wheel
Replace standard pull chain to turn drum
9” (22.9 cm)
Hand Crank
Kit # 1460M-P
16” (40.6 cm)
diameter
Hand Wheel with
speed knob
Kit # 2690M-P
Machine Description
The Model 285AM-HD 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 55/30
•
Series Diameter Adapter installed (see
).
The
•
Bracket Assembly
(Kit # 4556M-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” (79 to 99 cm) tall.
The
•
Top Rim Clamp
(Kit # 4560M-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.
Figure 2.2
Plastic drum being lifted
with Kit # 4560M-P
Top Rim Clamp
Assembly installed.
Figure 2.1
Plastic drum being lifted
with Kit # 4556M-P
Bracket Assembly
installed.
Important
Please read all instructions thoroughly before attempting to operate your
1.
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
3.
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.
