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Form OM525M-T (249855-______)
(Updated 2 Mar, 2022)
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The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
Models 525M-T
Vertical-Lift, 106”, Spark Resistant Parts,
Scale-Equipped, Manual Lift and Tilt
Operator’s Manual for Morse Model 525M-T
with Serial Number 249855 to ______
Operating Instructions
1. Push Vertical-Lift Drum Pourer to drum.
2. Using “LIFT” control as described in “Machine Description -
Controls”, position drum holder assembly with back band at
middle of drum. 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. Engage
floor lock.
3. Attaching drum:
Drape cinch chain across front of drum
and engage chain link into notch in ratchet (Figure 3.2). Turn
ratchet clockwise to tighten cinch 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. Cinch
chain must be held tightly against drum with pawl engaged
securely in ratchet teeth.
4.
Operate lift function to lift drum clear of floor. Disengage floor
lock. Roll to dispensing location. NOTE: Do not allow drum to
impact on floor, pouring station, etc. or spill or damage could
occur.
CAUTION
– Do NOT transport with drum raised.
ALWAYS LOWER THE DRUM HOLDER TO LOWEST POSITION BEFORE TRANSPORTING.
Unit can become unstable when transporting with raised load.
5. Lift drum to desired pouring height. Operate tilt control as described in “Machine Description - Controls” to adjust drum attitude.
Floor lock should be engaged while dispensing / draining.
6.
When dispensing is complete, tilt drum back to upright position. Disengage floor lock and lower 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 raised drum handler or drum. Remain behind push handle
while handling drum.
WARNING
– Do NOT disengage cinch chain when drum is off the ground.
When drum is in upright position, lower drum to the floor before releasing cinch chain.
7.
Push unit to drum storage area and lower drum to the floor in upright position. Release cinch chain from ratchet by applying
pressure to ratchet handle in clockwise direction with one hand and opening pawl to free ratchet with other hand. Remove cinch
chain link from the ratchet.
Figure 3.2
- - IMPORTANT - -
START-UP Procedure
Machine is shipped with hydraulic fluid.
BEFORE operation, REMOVE the
RED
shipping plug
from the hydraulic reservoir. REPLACE with supplied
BLACK
breather.
Insert pump handle into pump socket.
