Copyright 2009 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.
Form PL400M-96 (0804-0309) (Updated 12/2009)
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Machine Description
The Model 400AM-96 Hydra-Lift Karrier will pour a drum up to 96” high, measured from the floor to the lowest point of a horizontal
drum. It is designed to lift, transport, and dispense a ribbed 55-gallon steel drum 22.5” in diameter.
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A smaller diameter drum can be handled with the correct size 55/30M Series Diameter Adaptor installed
(see Diameter Adaptor literature)
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A 55-gallon plastic drum can be handled if the unit is equipped with an Adjustable Bracket (Option APS-M) or Top Rim
Clamp (Option ARC-M)
(see plastic drum option manual).
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.
Controls
The Morse Hydra-Lift Karrier is manually propelled and
steered.
There are two functions for the operator to control (Figure 2.1):
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. Insert pump lever handle into pump socket.
b. With the release valve closed, begin to pump the lever handle.
The drum will lift.
To lower the drum
a. Open the release valve slowly, a part of a turn. Allow the drum
to descend at a controlled rate. The valve may be reclosed
to hold the drum at any height.
2. TILT Function
To tilt the drum
a. Pull down on one side of chain, rotating drum to angle re
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quired 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.
d. 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 addi
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tional steps by the operator. To add the MORStop Tilt-Brake
to your drum handler, order part # 3900-P for a field installation kit.
Operator’s Manual for Morse Hydra-Lift Drum Karrier with Spark Resistant Parts
Model 400AM-96
Serial Number 0804 to 0309 (MMYY)
Figure 2.1
The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
MODEL 400AM-96
Hydra-Lift, 96”, Manual Lift, Manual Tilt
with Spark Resistant Parts
