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Model 400A-72-120
Hydra-Lift, 72”, AC Power Lift, Manual Tilt
operator’s Manual for Morse Hydra-Lift Karrier Model 400A-72-120
serial number 1210 to ____ (MMYY)
morsedrum.com
Copyright 2019 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.
Form PL400A-72-120 (1210-____)
(Updated 12 Jun, 2019 9:53 AM)
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Machine Description
The Model 400A-72-120 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 de
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signed 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 capac-
ity for handling an unbalanced bottom-heavy drum.
options
A smaller diameter drum can be handled with the correct size 55/30
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Series Diameter Adaptor installed (see
Diameter Adaptor literature
).
The
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Bracket Assembly
(Part # 4556-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” tall.
The
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Top Rim Clamp
(Part # 4560-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.
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.
1.
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.
2.
a. Pull down on one side of chain, rotating drum to angle required for pouring.
b. For best control of drum pouring angle, pay out one side of the chain loop
while pulling in the other side. This helps you to hold back the drum rotation if the
contents of the drum shift.
c. The pull chain pin on the corner of the overhead assembly can be used to
prevent drum rotation. Simply “tie-off” the chain by engaging in into the pin.. If the
drum handler is equipped with the 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
drum handler, order part # 3900-P for a field installation kit.
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.