morse 185M Series Operator's Manual

The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
Operator's Manual for
MORSE 185M Series Kontrol-Karriers with Spark Resistant Parts
Serial # 0188 - 0407
185A-M for 55 gal. standard steel drums (22 ½" diameter)
185B-M for 30 gal. standard steel drums (19" diameter)
185C-M for steel or fibre drums (21 - 23" diameter)
185D-M for steel or fibre drums (19 - 20 ½" diameter)
The letter M designates "Made with spark resistant parts."
A. IMPORTANT:
1. Review the Material Safety Data Sheet(s) for the material(s) in the drum(s) and take all necessary precautions. Safety shoes,
work gloves, hard hat and other personal protective devices are recommended.
2. Please read all instructions thoroughly before attempting to operate your new MORSE drum handler.
3. The models 185A-M, 185B-M, 185C-M, and 185D-M have a maximum capacity rating of 800 Lb. FULL drum and 500 Lb.
HALF-FULL and are intended for lifting, moving and pouring drums of size and type noted above. DO NOT exceed these
ratings as an unsafe condition may result which could cause damage or excessive wear, or make the unit awkward to
handle.
4. When loading, unloading, operating, or maintaining your MORSE drum handler, always use care and good judgment, have
good footing and a firm hold. Keep hands and loose clothing, etc. away from all moving parts. Never allow anyone to be
below any part of a raised drum handler or drum. Read operating instructions and review the pictures in the sales brochure
before operation.
5. The Model 185M Series is a "Group 1 - Structural and Mechanical" Below-the-Hook Lifting Device which is covered by the
American National Standard ANSI/ASME B30.20. The user should comply with all aspects of this standard.
B. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. With Kontrol-Karrier standing on the floor, lower hoist and engage hoist hook into the lifting eye.
2. Raise hoist to lift Kontrol-Karrier clear of floor and move it to the drum.
3. Position Kontrol-Karrier at a height which aligns the saddle band with the center of the drum.
4. With the cinch chain (item 25 or 26) hanging freely, push Kontrol-Karrier against the drum so that saddle will encircle the
drum.
5. Drape the cinch chain (item 25 or 26) across the front of the drum and insert one link into the slot on the ratchet handle (item
36). Turn the ratchet handle clockwise to tighten the cinch chain around the drum (see detail).
6. Raise hoist and position the drum at the pouring station.
7. Pour the drum by pulling on the pull chain (item 4) and rotating the drum to a suitable pouring angle. For best control of drum
pouring angle, pay out one side of the loop while pulling in the other side, thus being able to hold back the drum rotation
after the load shifts.
8. After pouring is completed, rotate the drum back to vertical position and lower hoist to return drum to floor.
9. To remove drum: Pull ratchet handle to relieve pressure on ratchet teeth. Lift pawl handle (item 33) to release teeth engage-
ment and rotate ratchet to loosen chain and allow its removal from notch.
CAUTION: DO NOT allow drum to impact on floor, ground, or dumping station, etc. or there may be damage.
CAUTION: DO NOT exceed weight capacity of 800 Lb. for FULL drum, 500 Lb. for HALF-FULL drum.
C. MAINTENANCE:
1. Lubricate gear teeth and roller chain.
2. Oil ratchet, pawl, saddle hinge and other moving parts periodically.
3. Periodically inspect all moving parts, framework, and contact areas for signs of wear, fatigue, or loosening. Tighten, adjust or
replace parts as necessary to prevent failure and maintain proper function.
MORSE MFG. CO., INC.
Phone: 315-437-8475 •
COPYRIGHT 2008 MORSE MFG. CO., INC.
• 727 West Manlius Street
Fax: 315-437-1029 • Email:
Form PL 185M (0188-0407)
185M SERIES
Kontrol-Karriers with Spark Resistant Parts
• P.O. Box 518
service@MORSEmfgco.com
• East Syracuse, NY 13057-0518
• Website: www.MORSEmfgco.com
(Updated 05/2005) Page 1