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5. OPERATION
5.1.
CLAMPING DRUM
5.1.1.
The opening section of the hoop (fig.3.15) is sprung loaded to remain open when
not clamped to a drum.
5.1.2.
Position the Drum Handler so that the supporting hoop (fig.3.3) encompasses the
drum to be lifted.
5.1.3.
Pull the location levers (fig.3.10) to release the handle (fig.3.4) and position the
supporting hoop in the middle of the drum.
5.1.4.
Release the location levers to lock the handle in this position.
5.1.5.
Turn the fastening lever (fig.3.6) so the teeth are pointing upwards, take the slack
up on the chain and place it in the groove (fig.4) on the fastening lever ensuring that
it is fully located as in (fig.4.1).
5.1.6.
Pull the fastening lever sharply clockwise until the chain is tight and the ratchet pawl
has locked the ratchet as in (fig.5).
5.1.7.
Check that the drum is now securely held in place. If the chain is not tight repeat
procedure 5.1.5 to 5.1.6 but take more slack out of the chain. The drum is now
ready to be lifted.
5.2.
LIFTING DRUM
5.2.1.
Pull the handle (fig.3.4) downwards, this will lift the drum.
5.2.2.
When the drum is at the required height, slowly release the handle and the location
levers will automatically lock the handle in place.
5.3.
TRANSPORTATION
5.3.1.
Push or pull the drum handler using the handle to the required destination. Apply
pressure left or right to steer the handler.
WARNING! Ensure that there are no obstructions in your path, make sure the
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floor surface is suitable to take the weight of the fully laden drum handler.
5.4.
LOWER & RELEASE DRUM
5.4.1.
To lower the drum, apply downward pressure to the handle (fig.3.4).
5.4.2.
Pull the two location levers (fig.3.10) at the same time.
5.4.3.
This will release the handle and drum which may now be lowered to the ground,
when the drum reaches a firm surface, release the location levers.
5.4.4.
Turn the fastening lever clockwise slightly to disengage the ratchet pawl.
5.4.5.
Release the fastening lever and remove the chain and hang it on the hook (fig.3.17).
5.4.6.
Pull the drum handler away from the drum.
5.5.
ROTATE THE DRUM
5.5.1.
The drum handler can rotate the drum from vertical to horizontal position.
5.5.2.
To turn the drum from vertical to horizontal disengage pins (fig.2) and turn through
90° to lock them in the disengaged position and then turn the drum through 90° to
the horizontal position.
5.5.3.
Rotate the pins again until they engage with the supporting hoop to secure the drum
in the horizontal position.
NOTE: Before rotating drum make sure drum has been lifted sufficiently high
enough allowing it to turn without interference from the ground.
5.6.
ADJUSTMENT
5.6.1.
If the supporting hoop is too high to hold the middle of the drum while the handle is
at its highest point or the drum cannot be lifted to the required height when the handle
has reached its lowest point it will be necessary to adjust the height of the supporting
hoop.
5.6.2.
Choose another hole (fig.3.13 & 16) on the lifting arm (fig.3.11) and or the hanger
plates (fig.3.12) remove the hanger plate bolts from the original position an relocate
them in the new position ensuring that the same hole is chosen for each side.
6. MAINTENANCE
6.1.
Regularly check the drum handler chassis and wheels for rigidity. Ensure that the rear castor is firmly secured to the chassis.
6.2.
Regularly check the pawl and ratchet for wear. Replace when necessary.
6.3.
Regularly check the drum handlers connecting components such as retaining pins, nuts and washers for lubrication and/or wear.
6.4.
Keep handle free from grease and oil to prevent accidents.
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted, taken to
a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment. When the product becomes completely
unserviceable and requires disposal, drain any fluids (if applicable) into approved containers and dispose of the product and fluids
according to local regulations.
Note: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.
Important: No Liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.
Warranty: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which is required for any claim.
Sealey Group, Kempson Way, Suffolk Business Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. IP32 7AR
01284 757500
© Jack Sealey Limited
01284 703534
sales@sealey.co.uk
Original Language Version
fig.4
Locate chain in
fastening layer
fig.5
Chain pulled
tight and
secured by
ratchet pawl
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