Machine Description
Model 185A Kontrol-Kar
rier is designed to lift, transport and dispense a ribbed
55-gallon (210 liter) steel or fiber drum 22” to 23.5” (56 to 59.7 cm) in diameter.
Maximum full-drum capacity is 800 Lb. (363 kg). Capacity is derated to 500 Lb.
(227 kg) for a half-full drum. Half-full drum rating is based on the tilt mechanism’s
capacity for handling an unbalanced, bottom heavy load.
Kit # 2690-P
Hand Wheel
16” (40.6 cm) diameter
Hand Wheel with
speed knob. Replaces
standard pull chain to
turn drum.
Kit # 1460-P
Hand Crank
9” (22.9 cm) Hand Crank.
Replaces standard pull chain
to turn drum.
Kit # 3900-P
MORStop
TM
Tilt-Brake
Automatically holds
drum tilt angle until you
move it.
ACCESSORIES
to
Install on EXISTING Manual Tilt Drum Handler
55/30 Series Diameter Adapters
for drum with diameter smaller than 22” (56
cm). To handle a smaller drum, insert the correct size Diameter Adapter into
the standard drum holder. See Diameter Adapter info at:
https://morsedrum.com/products/diameter-adapters
ONLY Diameter Adapters for drum with 17.5” (44.5 cm) diameter or smaller
have integrated brackets to prevent drum slipping length-ways.
NOTE:
For 30-gallon (114 Liter) PLASTIC drum, insert Diameter Adapter;
AND
install Bracket or Top Rim Clamp to prevent drum slipping.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent 30 to 55 gallon (114 to 210 L) size plastic drum from
slipping, you
MUST
install either Top Rim Clamp Kit or Bracket Assembly Kit.
1. Bracket Assembly Kit # 4556-P
is
required
to handle a RIMLESS
plastic drum (figure 2.1), and is also recommended for a fiber drum.
The Bracket adjusts for a 31” to 39” (79 to 99 cm) tall drum.
You can also handle a rimmed drum with the Bracket installed.
2. Top Rim Clamp Kit # 4560B-P
to handle a RIMMED plastic drum
(figure 2.2). Install the Top Rim Clamp Kit to handle a RIMMED
plastic, steel or fiber drum with suitable top rim.
Figure 2.2
Kit # 4560B-P
Top Rim Clamp
to handle RIMMED plastic
drum
Figure 2.1
Kit # 4556-P
Bracket Assembly
to handle RIMLESS or
RIMMED plastic drum
Kit # 6315-P
Fork Pockets
Add fork pockets to
below-hook drum handler
Kit # 4623-P
Counterweight
Levels unit
without drum
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Model 185A
Kontrol-Karrier
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Form PL185A (0613-____)
(Updated 25 Mar, 2022)
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Operator’s Manual for Morse Model 185A Kontrol-Karrier
Serial number 0613 to ____ (MMYY)
