Lifting Drums - Vestil DCR-880 Series Instruction Manual

rev. 6/7/2018

Lifting drums:

Only use the drum handler on level, even, improved surfaces (i.e. concrete or asphalt) capable of supporting the
combined weight of the handler and a full capacity load. The capacity of your unit is the maximum load it can lift.
Capacities for every model appear in the sections titled "Specifications" on pages 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12. Each unit is also
labeled with its capacity (refer to label 287 in "Labeling diagram" on p. 24).
Adjust leg position: The legs are adjustable to be able to access drums on pallets. Each leg has 2 positions. To
change leg position, pull the inner pin (see FIG. A below) out of the pin holes in the frame. Pivot the leg as necessary
and reinsert the pin to secure the leg in its new position.
Engage the drum: Position the unit close to the drum so
that the legs extend around it. Adjust the elevation of the
carriage to bring the rim gripper into contact with the rim of
the drum.
1. DCR-880-M: Use the jack to position the
carriage. Be sure that the direction selector is
in the UP position.
2. DCR-880-H & DCR-880-H-HP: Use the foot
treadle and release lever to bring the gripper
into proper position.
3. DCR-880-H-DC & DCR-880-H-HP-DC:
Confirm that the battery has adequate
charge; then use the control buttons to adjust
the position of the gripper.
The support bracket should contact the bottom of the lid
rim. Rotate the drum hook forward so that it rests on the top
lid of the drum.
Strap the drum to the drum
saddle: To press the drum firmly
against the drum support. Wrap
the ratchet strap around the drum
and attach the hook at each end
of the strap to the hook brackets
on the drum saddle. Tighten the
strap against the drum.
Transport the drum: Elevate the
drum only a few inches above the
ground while transporting it.
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FIG. A: Leg positions
Support bracket firmly
contacts underside of rim
Drum saddle
Attach strap
hooks to
drum saddle.
Attach strap hooks to drum saddle.
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Inner
leg pin
Drum hook contacts inner
rim surface