The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
Model 400A-72SS-124
Stainless Steel Hydra-Lift, 72”,
Air Power Lift, Manual Tilt
Operator’s Manual for Morse Stainless Steel Hydra-Lift Karrier Model 400A-72SS-124
Serial Number 0113 to ____ (MMYY)
morsedrum.com
Copyright 2022 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.
Form OM400A-72SS-124 (0113-____)
(Updated 3 Mar., 2022)
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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.
6.) When dispensing is complete, tilt drum back to upright position. Disengage the floor lock and lower the drum to transporting height;
about 6” (15 cm) off the floor.
WARNING
- Stay Clear of Raised Drum
NEVER allow anyone to be below any part of a raised drum handler or drum. Remain behind
the push handle while handling a drum.
WARNING
– Do NOT Disengage the Cinch Chain When Drum is off the Ground
When the drum is in the upright position, lower the drum to the floor before releasing the cinch
chain.
7.) Push the unit to the drum storage area and lower to the floor in an upright position. Release the cinch chain from the ratchet by
applying pressure to the ratchet handle in a clockwise direction with one hand and opening the pawl to free the ratchet with the other
hand. Remove the cinch chain link from the ratchet.
Operating Instructions
1.) Push Hydra-Lift Karrier to the 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 chain 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 a 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.
Figure 3.2
