The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
Model 400A-72SS-117
Stainless Steel Hydra-Lift, 72”,
AC Power Lift & Tilt
Operator’s Manual for Morse Hydra-Lift Karrier Model 400A-72SS-117
Serial Number 400000 to ______
morsedrum.com
Copyright 2022 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.
Form OM400A-72SS-117 (400000-______)
(Updated 26 Sep., 2022)
5
Operating Instructions
1.) Push Hydra-Lift Karrier to drum.
2.) Using “LIFT” control as described in “
Machine
Description - Controls
”, position drum holder
assembly with back band at middle of drum. (Figure
3.1). With ratchet plate swung open and cinch chain
hanging from chain hook, push unit until back band
rests firmly against drum. Some adjustment to tilt angle
of saddle may be necessary to ensure band fits flush on
drum.
3.)
Attaching the drum:
Drape chain across front of drum and engage a link into
notch in ratchet (Figure 3.2). Turn ratchet clockwise to
tighten chain. If ratchet turns until pawl is beyond last
ratchet tooth, turn ratchet back and slide next link into
ratchet notch and try tightening again. Chain must be
held tightly against drum with pawl engaged securely in
ratchet teeth.
4.) Operate lift function to lift drum clear of floor. Roll to
dispensing location. NOTE: Do not allow drum to impact
on floor, pouring station, etc. or spill or damage could
occur.
START-UP Procedure
Machine is shipped with hydraulic fluid.
1. Install provided hydraulic control levers (threaded
rods with black ball handles).
2. IMPORTANT:
BEFORE operation, remove the
RED
shipping plug from the hydraulic reservoir, and
replace with the provided
BLACK
breather.
CAUTION
– Do Not Transport with Drum Raised
ALWAYS LOWER THE DRUM HOLDER TO LOWEST POSITION BEFORE TRANSPORTING.
The
unit can become unstable when transporting with a raised load.
5.) Lift drum to desired pouring height. Operate the tilt control as described in
“Machine Description - Controls”
to
adjust the drum attitude. This is especially important when lifting an open drum. The floor lock should be engaged while
dispensing / draining.
Figure 3.2
