The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
Model 410-124
Heavy-Duty Hydra-Lift, 72”, Air Power Lift, Manual Tilt
Operator’s Manual for Morse Heavy-Duty Hydra-Lift Karrier Model 410-124
Serial Number 1210 to ____ (MMYY)
morsedrum.com
Copyright 2022 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.
Form OM410-124 (1210-____) (Updated 24 Mar, 2022)
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CAUTION
– Do NOT Transport with Drum Raised
ALWAYS LOWER DRUM HOLDER TO LOWEST POSITION BEFORE TRANSPORTING.
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 Cinch Chain When Drum is off the Ground
When drum is in upright position, lower drum to floor before releasing cinch chain.
7.) Push unit to drum storage area and lower drum to floor in upright position. Release cinch chain from ratchet by applying
pressure to ratchet handle in a clockwise direction with one hand and opening pawl to free ratchet with the other hand.
Remove cinch chain link from ratchet.
Figure 3.2
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
RED
shipping plug from
hydraulic reservoir, and replace with provided
BLACK
breather.
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 the 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.
