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Use Instructions (Fork-mounted models: all but FMDDL-1700)
Step 1 : Adjus t the pos itions of your lif t tr uck's forks /tines to matc h the spacing
between the fork p ockets. Apply the operat ion procedures learned during your lift
truck training program to properly adjust fork position.
Step 2: Mount the drum lifter on the forks of y our lift truck. Slowly drive the truck
forward until the forks contact the ends of the fork pockets. [Cam lock operation:
For models equipped with cam locks, the lifter must be fully and evenly supported
by the floor to keep the cam lock open so that the forks can enter the fork pockets.
The cam lock will automatically secure the lifter to the forks when the fork lift raises
the lifter off of the ground/floor. To disengage the cam lock, lower the lifter until it is
entirely supported by the ground/floor; then drive the truck in reverse until the tines
slide free of the fork pockets.]
Step 3: Connect the drum lifter to the fork truck by attaching the safety chain to the
fork carriage. Wrap th e chain around the fork carriage and then fasten the snap
hook to the chain without slack. If your lifter inc ludes a brack et attached to the
free e nd of the safety ch ain, wrap the ch ain a round the carriage, and attach the
bracket to th e top of the carriage without slack. T he chain m ust not be able to
disconnect from the carri age without deliberate eff ort. For in stance, the ch ain
must not be able to slide free of the carriage. If different procedures are applied at
your worksite, follow those procedures instead of these directions.
The chain and cam lock assembly are essential safety-enhancing features. Use the chain to connect the
drum lifter to the carriage of your fork truck. Wrap th e chain a round the carriage and eithe r fasten the snap hoo k to the
chain, or attach the bracket to the top of the carriage, with no slack. The chain will not prevent the drum lifter from sliding
off of the forks if it is improperly connected to the fork carriage.
Slowly lower the forks to avoid damaging impacts between the floor/ground and the drum or lifter.
Step 4 Engage the selected drum with the lifter : To properly engage a 55 gallon drum, adjust the position of the d rum
engager so that it i s pinned to th e top hole in the supporting mast (see photo above). To engage smaller drums, fully
lower the forks, remove the adjustment pin (item # 23 on p. 5), and then lowe r or raise the en gager mounting link (item
#29 on p. 5) mechanism so that the lower jaws are slightly below the rim of the drum, and the cradle contacts the drum
near its b ase. Raise the forks j ust a few inches from the ground/floor, and tilt the ma st of the fork t ruck forward. Driv e
slowly towards the drum until the lower jaw of the drum engager contacts the side of the drum just beneath the lip.
Step 5 Grasp the lip of the drum: Slowly raise the forks until the upper jaw engages the top of the drum lip. Continue to
raise the forks until the drum is elevated a few inches above the floor/ground.
Step 6 Transport the drum: Straighten the mast and transport the drum to the desired unloading location.
Step 7 Rele ase the d rum: Lower the fo rks until the d rum is just a few inch es above the floo r. Tilt the fork truck ma st
forward. Slo wly lo wer the forks until t he ja ws di sengage the lip of the drum and the drum is fully su pported by t he
floor/ground.
FMDDL-1700 model only:
Remove tines/forks from the forklift carriage. Set the upper mast support bracket on the top rail of the fork truck carriage,
in the location where the bottom mounting bracket of the EG4DCM can fit into the cut-out portion of the bottom rail of the
carriage. Slide the FMDL -1700 unit slightly to the left or the right of cente r, until both mounti ng brackets are seat firmly
on the carriage.
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Upper mast support
bracket
Lower mast support
bracket
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Drum engager pinned to top hole
of supporting mast
Adjustment pin
Drum
engager
supporting
mast
Fork pocket
Drum cradle
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