morse 285A-GR User manual

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The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
Model 285A-GR
Extra Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier
[email protected] 103 Kuhn Rd.
Syracuse, NY, 13208 U.S.A.
morsedrum.com [phone]
CONTENTS
Page
Receiving Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
Machine Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Assembly Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Parts Lists and Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 6
Dimensions to Calculate Lost Load. . . . . . 7
Operator’s Manual
for Morse
Extra Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier
Model 285A-GR
Serial Number 0818 to 0619 (MMYY)
Receiving Procedures
Every Morse drum handler is inspected prior to shipping. However,
damage may be incurred during transit.
Check for visible damage. If you choose to accept damaged•
freight, always sign noting the damage on the Bill of
Lading.
Document the damage and have the truck driver sign. We•
recommend keeping a digital camera at your receiving dock
for this purpose.
Open packages expeditiously to check the condition of the•
goods. There is only a 24 hour window to notify the carrier
of any concealed damage.
Immediately• report all damage to the shipping company!
Then you may contact Morse for assistance with your
freight claim.
Morse Manufacturing will not be held responsible for any•
damaged freight that is not signed for as damaged.
Limited 2 Year Warranty
Morse drum handling equipment is guaranteed against defects in
workmanship or materials for two years when used properly within
its rated capacity. Warranty does not cover wear from normal use
or damage from accident or abuse. Motors and other purchased
parts carry the warranties of their manufacturers.
For warranty claims, contact your Morse Dealer to obtain a
return authorization number, and for return freight advice. Return
freight must be prepaid.
In all instances, liability is limited to the purchase price paid or to
repairing or replacing the product. Customer assumes liability for
anymodications,unauthorizedrepairsorpartssubstitution.
Safety Information
While Morse Manufacturing Co. drum handling equipment is
engineeredforsafetyande󰀩ciency,ahighdegreeofresponsibility
must be placed upon the machine operator to follow safe practices,
based primarily on common sense, upon which true safety
depends.
Failure to follow the safety precautions in this manual can result in
personal injury or property damage. Observe the same precautions
as with similar machinery where carelessness in operating or
maintenance is hazardous to personnel. Carefully read the safety
precautions below and throughout this manual.
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.
Prior to initial use, inspect all moving parts and test rotation of
chain wheel and saddle assembly. Inspect saddle assembly
for proper operation. Perform necessary load test, inspections,
operator training, etc.

The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
Model 285A-GR
Extra Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier
Operator’s Manual for Morse Extra Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier Model 285A-GR
Serial Number 0818 to 0619 (MMYY)
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Safety Information (continued)
DANGER - Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
WARNING - Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION - Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, can result in damage to the machine.
CAUTION – Do Not Transport with Drum Raised. Always lower the drum holder to lowest position
before transporting.
WARNING - The Extra Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier is designed to handle one drum of the types listed
at the top of page 3. Machine Description. DO NOT attempt to handle any other type of drum or
object. DO NOT exceed the weight capacity of 2000 Lb. (907 kg).
WARNING -DoNotModifytheUnit.Undernocircumstancesshouldanymodicationsbemadeto
theMorsemachinerywithoutfactoryauthorization.Anymodicationsmayvoidthewarranty.This
machinewasdesignedtoperformaspecicjobandalterationsmayresultininjurytooperatoror
machine.
WARNING -NoLooseFittingClothing.Wearclose-ttingclothingandsafetyequipmentappropriate
tothejob.Loosettingclothingmaybecomecaughtonthemachineryandcauseseverepersonal
injury.
CAUTION - Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles and hard toe protection.
CAUTION: DONOTallowdrumtoimpactonoor,ground,ordumpingstation,etc.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including barium sulfate, cobalt, titanium dioxide, and
2-methylimidazole, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and bisphenol-A, which is known to
the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Model 285A-GR
Extra Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier
Operator’s Manual for Morse Extra Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier Model 285A-GR
Serial Number 0818 to 0619 (MMYY)
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Machine Description
Model 285A-GR Extra Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier is designed to lift, transport, and dispense a ribbed
55-gallon (210 liter) steel drum 22.5” (57.2 cm) in diameter. The maximum full-drum capacity is
2000 Lb. (907 kg). The capacity is derated to 1000 Lb. (454 kg) for a half-full drum. Half-full rating is
based on the tilt mechanism’s capacity for handling an unbalanced bottom-heavy drum.
Options
Model 55/30-19GR Diameter Adaptor for an 18.5” (47 cm) diameter ribbed 30-gallon (114 liter) steel
drum. Insert this Diameter Adaptor into the drum holder. Remove the Adaptor to handle your 55-gallon
(210 liter) steel drum. Quickly and easily install this Diameter Adaptor in the drum holder. Then simply
lift it back out to go back to handling a 55-gallon (210 liter) steel drum.
Kit # 3517-P 8” Hand Wheel Kit for drum tilt control, replaces chain wheel and pull chain.
Important
Review the Material Safety Data Sheet(s) for the material(s) in the drum(s) and take all necessary1.
precautions. Safety shoes, work gloves, hard hat and other personal protective devices are
recommended.
Please read all instructions thoroughly before attempting to operate your new Morse drum2.
handler.
The model 285A-GR has a maximum capacity rating of 2000 Lb. (907 kg) full drum and 1000 Lb.3.
(454 kg) half-full drum and is designed to lift, move and pour a 55-gallon (210 liter) steel drum.
DO NOT exceed these ratings. Exceeding these ratings or handling drums other than those
mentioned above is unsafe and could result in equipment damage, excessive wear or awkward
handling.
When loading, unloading, operating, or maintaining your MORSE drum handler, always use care4.
andgoodjudgment.Maintainsecurefootingandarmhold.Keephandsandlooseclothing
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.
Because the model 285A-GR is a front-end attachment for a forklift, OSHA recommends that “…5.
the truck (forklift) be marked to identify the attachment(s) and show the approximate weight of the
truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered.” See center
of gravity dimensions of model 285A-GR on page 6 for calculating lost load on your equipment.
Prior to initial use, inspect all moving parts and test rotation of chain wheel and saddle assembly.6.
Inspect saddle assembly for proper operation. Perform necessary load test, inspections, operator
training, etc.
Assembly Instructions
Remove the following items from the small cardboard box packaged with the 285A-GR: chain wheel, chain guide with/ pull chain,1.
bushing, 3/16 square key (items: 6, 7, 11, 8, 15).
Slide bushing (item 8) and chain guide with/ pull chain (items 7 and 11) onto speed reducer (item 4) input shaft with the chain guide2.
facing outward as pictured in parts diagram.
Insert 3/16 square key (item 15) into the key way on the input shaft of the speed reducer. Slide the key up to the bushing.3.
While raising the pull chain up into a loop, slide the chain wheel onto shaft with the keyway in the chain wheel lined up with the4.
square key. Lay the loop of pull chain into the pockets in the chain wheel. Tighten the two set screws on the hub of the chain wheel.
Install speed reducer oil vent plug and check oil level as shown in the speed reducer owners manual.5.
Prior to initial use, inspect all moving parts and test rotation of chain wheel and saddle assembly. Inspect ratchets and web straps for6.
proper operation. Perform necessary load test, inspections, operator training, etc.
CAUTION: DO NOT exceed weight capacity of 2,000 Lb. (907 kg) for FULL drum, 1,000 Lb. (454 kg) for
HALF-FULL drum.
CAUTION: DONOTallowdrumtoimpactonoor,ground,ordumpingstation,etc.
Optional Diameter Adaptor
Part # 55/30-19GR
Optional Kit # 3517-P
8” Hand Wheel
Options

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Model 285A-GR
Extra Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier
Operator’s Manual for Morse Extra Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier Model 285A-GR
Serial Number 0818 to 0619 (MMYY)
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Operating Instructions
Before sliding forklift forks into the fork tubes, adjust forks to an inside1.
spread of 25” (63.5 cm) minimum. Lock forks into position on the forklift
carriage.
Drive the forklift forward to slip the forks into the fork tubes of the base2.
frame (item 17). Tighten tee screws (item 2) to secure the Forklift-Karrier
to the forks. Transport Forklift Karrier to drum to be handled.
Swing open ratchet hinge plate and strap hinge plate.3.
DrivetheforkliftwiththeForkliftKarriernearoorleveltopositionthe4.
saddle band around the middle of the drum between the ribs.
Secure drum into drum holder. Thread each strap through slot in ratchet.5.
Operate ratchets to tighten straps against the drum.
Remove pull chain (item 11) from chain box on base frame (item 17) and6.
place end of loop near operator’s seat.
Raiseforkstocleartheoorandtransportdruminverticalpositionto7.
dispensing location. While transporting, ensure that the drum is raised
awayfromtheoortopreventthedrumbottomfrominterferingwitha
pallet or other obstacle.
To pour drum: pull on chain (item 11), rotating drum to angle required for8.
dispensing. To control the pouring angle of the drum, pay out one side of
chain and pull the other side to prevent the drum from free-wheeling.
When dispensing is completed, rotate the drum back to vertical and return9.
drum. Remove drum by operating the ratchet to loosen each web strap
around the drum. Release straps from ratchets and swing open both hinge
plates.
Maintenance
Inspectoillevelingearbox/speedreducerandllwithhighquality,1.
synthetic lubricant for gears if necessary. The speed reducer has been
lledandtestedpriortoshipment.Afteroperatinganewmachinefor1500
hours,thehousingshouldbethoroughlyushedout,andnewoiladded
tollthehousingtotheoillevelplug.Theoilshouldbechangedevery
5000 operating hours thereafter with Klubersynth UH1 6-460 (#096060)
or equivalent, or more often if operating conditions cause condensation of
moisture resulting in sludge inside housing.
Periodically inspect all moving parts, framework, ratchets, straps and2.
contact areas for signs of wear, fatigue, or loosening. Tighten, adjust or
replace parts as necessary to prevent failure and maintain proper function.
Worn or damaged parts must be properly replaced with the correct,3.
genuine Morse parts.
Periodically inspect all moving parts, framework, ratchet, straps, fasteners4.
and contact areas for signs of wear, fatigue, or loosening. The web strap
should be removed from service & replaced if any of the following are
visible:
• Acidorcausticburns
• Meltingorcharringofanypartofthestrap
• Holes,tears,cuts,snagsorembeddedarticles
• Brokenorwornstitchinginloadbearingsplices
• Excessiveabrasivewear

The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
Model 285A-GR
Extra Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier
Operator’s Manual for Morse Extra Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier Model 285A-GR
Serial Number 0818 to 0619 (MMYY)
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The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
Model 285A-GR
Extra Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier
Operator’s Manual for Morse Extra Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier Model 285A-GR
Serial Number 0818 to 0619 (MMYY)
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The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
Model 285A-GR
Extra Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier
Operator’s Manual for Morse Extra Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier Model 285A-GR
Serial Number 0818 to 0619 (MMYY)
morsedrum.com
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