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Model 400A-60-120
Hydra-Lift, 60”, AC Power Lift, Manual Tilt
Operator’s Manual for Morse Hydra-Lift Karrier Model 400A-60-120
Serial Number 1210 to ____ (MMYY)
morsedrum.com
Copyright 2019 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.
Form PL400A-60-120 (1210-____)
(Updated 18 Jun, 2021)
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Controls
The Morse Hydra-Lift Karrier is manually
propelled and steered. The drum lift is
powered by a single phase 115V AC
motor with a momentary switch, cord
and plug.
There are two functions for the operator to control (Figure 2.3)
LIFT and Lower Function for vertical positioning of the drum.
a. Plug the motor into a standard 115V power supply.
b. Turn the motor on by holding the momentary switch in the on position. The drum will lift.
c. Release the momentary switch when the drum is at the desired height.
d. To lower the drum: With the motor off, push in the LOWER handle.
TILT Function to control the degree of rotation of the drum.
a. Turn the hand crank to turn the drum.
b. Before releasing your grip on the hand crank, pull out the crank stop pin to block the
hand crank from spinning freely.
c. If the drum handler is equipped with the MORStop Tilt-Brake, there is no need to use
the stop pin. Braking is immediate and self-actuating, without additional steps by the
operator.
Note: To add the MORStop Tilt-Brake to an existing drum handler, order part # 3900-P for
a field installation kit.
Floor Lock
The screw-down floor lock is located on the base of the tower (figure 3.1).
Turning the floor lock clockwise until it locks in the down position activates the
floor lock. When the floor lock is activated it prevents unwanted free wheeling
of the unit. Floor conditions determine the effectiveness of the floor lock. The
operator should verify its holding action before depending on it to hold.
MORCINCH
TM
Drum Holder Assembly
The drum holder assembly (or “saddle assembly”) is the component on the
Hydra-Lift Karrier that is intended to hold the drum. The MORCINCH drum
holder assembly is designed to secure a standard ribbed 55-gallon steel drum
around it’s middle using a cinch chain and ratchet tightening system. The
MORCINCH drum holder accepts accessories for handling a plastic drum, a fiber
drum, or smaller diameter drums (see Options on pg. 3).
Operating Instructions
1.)
Push the Hydra-Lift Karrier to the drum.
2.) Using the “LIFT” control as described in “
Machine Description - Controls
”
(page 3) , position the drum holder assembly with the back band at the
middle of the drum. (Figure 3.1). With the ratchet plate swung open and
the cinch chain hanging from the chain hook, push the unit until the back
band rests firmly against the drum. Some adjustment to the tilt angle of the
saddle may be necessary to ensure band fits flush on the drum.
3.)
Attaching the drum:
Drape the chain across the front of the drum and engage a link into the slot in
the ratchet (Figure 3.2). Turn the ratchet clockwise to tighten chain. If ratchet
turns until the pawl is beyond the last ratchet tooth, turn the ratchet back and
slide the next link into the ratchet slot and try tightening again. The chain
must be held tightly against the drum with the pawl engaged securely in the
ratchet teeth.
4.) Operate the lift function to lift drum clear of floor. Roll to dispensing location.
NOTE: Do not allow the drum to impact on floor, pouring station, etc. or a
spill or damage could occur.
Figure 3.2
Figure 3.1
Figure 2.3
