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Operator’s Manual for Morse Power Grip Fork Mount Drum Handler Model 290F
Serial Number 291995 to ______
morsedrum.com
Copyright 2020 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.
Form PL290F (291995-______)
(Updated 26 Oct, 2020)
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Model 290F
Power Grip Fork Mount Drum Handler
Machine Description
The Model 290F
GRIP+
GO
TM
Power-Grip Fork Mount Drum
Handler is designed to lift, transport, and dispense a steel, plastic
or fiber drum 14” to 24” (35.6 to 61 cm) in diameter.
The maximum capacity is 1500 Lb. (680 kg).
Options
Option # 6149i-P
Wireless Control provides safe, simple and reliable wireless
machine grip and tilt control with up to 300 foot (91 m) operating
range. It features 900MHz frequency hopping technology for
eliminating interference from other RF sources. Easily switch
between direct wire pendant control and wireless remote control.
Quick DC power disconnect for locking out the equipment.
Option 6172-P
Grip Pads required to handle a plastic or fiber drum.
Operating Instructions
Replace the
RED
shipping plug from the hydraulic reservoir with
the supplied
BLACK
breather BEFORE operation.
Before sliding forklift forks into the fork tubes, adjust forks to
1.
an inside spread of 24.5” (62.2 cm) minimum. Lock forks into
position on the forklift carriage.
Drive the forklift forward to slip the forks into the fork tubes.
2.
Loop the carabiner and chain through the mast and securely
attach to mast, ensuring no slack in the chain. Transport to
drum to be handled.
With the
3.
GRIP+
GO
TM
grippers in the full open position,
drive the forklift with the forklift attachment near floor level
to position the
GRIP+
GO
TM
around the middle of the drum
between the ribs.
