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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LOADING:
NOTE: Always make sure that the shackle pin (see item 28
on p. 5) is secure before applying a load to the load hook.
Tighten the screw pin before each use.
The drum carrier/rotator is designed to carry standard steel
55 gallon steel drums, and to carry and/or rotate fluid or
semi-fluid loads in open top steel 55 gallon drums.
Insert the drum so it is against the back of the carrier
assembly. Close the ratchet door, insert the chain into the
binder catch from the underside, and rotate the binder
handle
clockwise to cinch the drum securely in the carriage.
The
maximum load rating of the carrier/rotator is 800 lbs. for
a full
barrel, but only 500 lbs. for a half-filled barrel.
Permanent
damage to the machine or injury to the personnel
could result
from exceeding these ratings.
OPERATION: To Lift . . .
Manual Foot Pump Units:
The triangular foot treadle should be pinned so that it
projects out an upward angle away from the foot pump. For
lighter loads, the speed selector bar on the top of the pump
can be slid forward. Repeatedly press and release the
treadle with your foot to raise the carriage. For heavier
loads, or if the treadle requires too much effort to
comfortably lift the load, slid the speed selector bar on the
top of the pump outward. When raised, the carriage will
maintain any position indefinitely.
Powered Units:
The drum carrier is supplied with a constant pressured
(dead-man) pushbutton control. Pressing the "UP"
pushbutton will turn on the power unit to raise the carriage.
The carriage will raise only while the control is pressed.
Upon releasing the control, the carriage will stop and hold its
position. A limit will turn off the motor when the carriage
reaches its maximum dump height.
Pressing the "DOWN" pushbutton will energize the lowering
valve to allow the carriage to descend. Again releasing the
control will stop the carriage movement, and the unit will
hold its position. Be certain no part of any person or object
is under any part of the carriage before lowering the unit.
On DC powered units, attempting to raise the carrier when
the battery is low will cause the motor relay protection to
prevent the motor's operation. Adequate battery voltage is
indicated by a green LED on the motor relay.
In the event the load exceeds the dumping capacity, the
hydraulic system's relief valve will open and not allow the
unit to rotate the carrier.
To Raise . . .
The drum is rotated by a hand crank on the 60" dump height
models, and by a chain pull on all others. Pull the chain
down with one hand and let the opposite side of the chain
slide loosely through the opposite hand.
• A lifting boom attachment with a lifting hood will be found
stored on one of the straddle legs. Its lifting capacity is 800
lbs. To install, pin the boom at the hole just above the top of
the cylinder.
• A fiber drum adapter and a steel saddle for 30 gallon drums
is available for this model.
SAFETY:
• Keep all personnel clear of the machine when it is in
operation.
• Always be alert for material that can become airborne
when dumping the contents of a drum.
• Regularly inspect the carriage's ratchet door binder
mechanism and chain.
• Never use the carrier if it is in need of repairs or if it
seems to be malfunctioning.
• Notify your maintenance personnel if you notice anything
out of the ordinary, such as odd noises, erratic motion, or
damage to any part of the carrier or its components.
• See more details regarding operating of battery powered
units later on in manual.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT OR EXTRA PARTS
We take pride in using quality parts on the equipment we
manufacture. We are not responsible for equipment
problems resulting from the use of unapproved replacement
parts.
To order replacement or spare parts for this equipment,
contact the factory.
In any communication with the factory please be prepared to
provide the machine's serial number, which is indicated on
the machine dataplate.
