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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Operating Instructions
Before sliding forklift forks into the fork tubes, adjust forks to
1.
an inside spread of 25” minimum. Lock forks into position on
the forklift carriage.
Drive the forklift forward to slip the forks into the fork tubes.
2.
Tighten tee screws (item #8) to secure the Forklift Karrier to
the forks.
Release the cinch chain (item #112) and hang the loose end
3.
from the upright peg on the front of the gear block. Swing the
ratchet hinge plate to the open position.
Drive the forklift with the Forklift Karrier near floor level to
4.
position the saddle band around the middle of the drum
between the ribs.
Drape the cinch chain across the front of the drum and insert
5.
one link into the slot on the ratchet handle (shown right). Turn
the ratchet handle clockwise to tighten the cinch chain around
the drum (see figure 1).
Remove pull chain (item #11) from chain box on base frame
6.
and place end of loop near operator’s seat.
Raise forks to clear the floor and transport drum in vertical
7.
position to dispensing location.
To pour drum: pull on chain (item #11), rotating drum to angle
8.
required for dispensing. To control the pouring angle of the
drum, pay out one side of chain and pull the other side to
prevent the drum from free-wheeling.
If the Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier is equipped with the
9.
MORStop Tilt-Brake, there is no need to hold tension on
both sides of the chain loop. Braking is immediate and self-
actuating, without additional steps by the operator. To add the
MORStop Tilt-Brake to your Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier, order
kit for field installation (part # 3900-P).
When dispensing is completed, rotate the drum back to
10.
vertical and return drum. While transporting, ensure that the
drum is raised away from the floor to prevent the drum bottom
from interfering with a pallet or other obstacle.
Maintenance
Periodic inspection for the general condition of structural and
mechanical components is imperative for safe and efficient
operation.
Lubricate gear teeth and roller chain.
1.
Clean and oil ratchet, pawl and other moving parts periodically.
2.
Clean and lubricate more often in environments where dust,
dirt or other foreign particles will effect the performance of
moving parts.
Periodically inspect all moving parts, framework, drum holder
3.
and contact areas for signs of wear, fatigue, or loosening.
Tighten, adjust, or replace parts as necessary to prevent
failure and maintain proper function.
Worn or damaged parts must be properly replaced with the
4.
correct, genuine Morse parts.
Figure 1
