The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
Model 400A-72-110
Hydra-Lift, 72”, AC Power Lift & Tilt
operator’s Manual for Morse Hydra-Lift Karrier Model 400A-72-110
serial number 1210 to ____ (MMYY)
morsedrum.com
Copyright 2018 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.
Form OM400A-72-110 (1210-____)
(Updated 12 Jun, 2019 9:44 AM)
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Machine Description
The Model 400A-72-110 Hydra-Lift Karrier will pour a drum up to 72” high,
measured from the floor to the lowest point of a horizontal drum. It is
designed to lift, transport, and dispense a 55-gallon steel or fiber drum 22”
to 23.5” in diameter.
The maximum full-drum capacity is 800 Lb. The capacity is derated to 500
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
Diameter Adaptor literature
).
The adjustable Bracket Assembly (Part # 4556-P) is
•
required
to
handle a plastic drum without a top rim (see figure 2.1). The Bracket
Assembly is also recommended when handling a fiber drum. You can
also use the Bracket Assembly when handling a rimmed drum.
To handle a 55-gallon plastic drum with suitable top rim, you
•
must
install either the Bracket Assembly or the Top Rim Clamp (Part #
4560-P) (see figure 2.2). You can use the Top Rim Clamp to handle a
55-gallon plastic, steel or fiber drum with suitable top rim.
Controls
T
he Morse Hydra-Lift Karrier is manually propelled and steered. The drum lift and
tilt controls are 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):
1. “
LIFT
” and lower function for vertical positioning of the drum
2. “
TILT
” function to control the degree of rotation of the drum
1. LIFT and Lower Function
To raise 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.
c. With the motor on, raise the LIFT handle.
To lower the drum
a. With the motor off, push in the LOWER handle.
2. TILT Function
To tilt the drum forward for pouring
a. Turn on the motor by holding momentary switch in the on position.
b. With the motor on, raise the tilt handle.
To return the drum to vertical position
a. Turn on the motor by holding momentary switch in the on position.
b. Push the tilt handle down.
Figure 2.3
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.
