morse 285A-HD User manual

MORSE MFG. CO., INC. • 727 West Manlius Street • P.O. Box 518 • East Syracuse, NY 13057-0518
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Contents
Page
Receiving Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
Machine Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4
Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 4 - 5
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Parts Lists and Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7
Operator’s Manual
for Morse Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier
Model 285A-HD
Serial Number 0209 to 1110 (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ef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.

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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.
WARNING - The 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 1500 Lb. Exceding these ratings is unsafe and could result in
equipment damage, excessive wear or awkward handling.
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 – Do Not Transport with Drum Raised. Always lower the drum holder to lowest position
before transporting.
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.

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Serial Number 0209 to 1110 (MMYY)
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Machine Description
The Model 285A-HD Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier is designed to lift, transport,
anddispensearibbed55-gallonsteelorberdrum22”to23.5”indiameter.
The maximum full-drum capacity is 1500 Lb. The capacity is derated to 800
Lb. for a half-full drum. The half-full rating is based on the tilt mechanism’s
capacity for handling an unbalanced bottom-heavy drum.
Options
A smaller diameter drum can be handled with the correct size 55/30•
Series Diameter Adaptor installed (see Diameter Adaptor literature).
The• Bracket Assembly (Part # 4556-P) is required to handle a
plasticdrum without atoprim (see gure2.1).It is alsorecommended
to more securely handle a ber drum. You can use the Bracket
Assembly with a 55-gallon plastic, steel or ber drum. The brace
at top and bottom of the drum prevent it from slipping lengthways
throughthedrumholder.Itadjustsforadrum31”to39”tall.
The• Top Rim Clamp (Part # 4560-P) grips the upper rim of your drum
to prevent it from slipping through the drum holder (see gure 2.2). To
handle a 55-gallon plastic drum with top rim, you must install either the
BracketAssemblyortheTopRimClamp.YoucanusetheTopRimClamp
witha55-gallonplastic,steelorberdrumwithsuitabletoprim.
Important
Please read all instructions thoroughly before attempting to operate your1.
new Morse drum handler.
When loading, unloading, operating, or maintaining your MORSE drum2.
handler, always use care 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.
This model is a front-end attachment for a forklift, OSHA recommends3.
that “… 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 on page 5 for calculating lost load on your equipment.
Figure 2.2
Plastic drum being lifted
with part number 4560-P
Top Rim Clamp Assembly
installed.
Figure 2.1
Plastic drum being lifted with
partnumber4556-PBracket
Assembly installed.

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Operating Instructions
Beforeslidingforkliftforksintotheforktubes,adjustforkstoan1.
insidespreadof25”minimum.Lockforksintopositiononthe
forklift carriage.
Drive the forklift forward to slip the forks into the fork tubes.2.
Tighten tee screws (item #8) to secure the Forklift Karrier to
the forks.
Release the cinch chain (item #112) and hang the loose end3.
from the upright peg on the front of the gear block. Swing the
ratchet hinge plate to the open position.
Drive the forklift with the Forklift Karrier near oor level to4.
position the saddle band around the middle of the drum
between the ribs.
Drape the cinch chain across the front of the drum and insert5.
one link into the slot on the ratchet handle (item #102). Turn
the ratchet handle clockwise to tighten the cinch chain around
the drum (see detail).
Remove pull chain (item #11) from chain box on base frame6.
and place end of loop near operator’s seat.
Raise forks to clear the oor and transport drum in vertical7.
position to dispensing location.
To pour drum: pull on chain (item #11), rotating drum to angle8.
required for 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.
If the Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier is equipped with the MORStop9.
Tilt-Brake,thereisnoneedtoholdtensiononbothsidesofthe
chain loop. Braking is immediate and self-actuating, without
additionalstepsbytheoperator.ToaddtheMORStopTilt-Brake
toyourHeavy-DutyForklift-Karrier,orderkitforeldinstallation
(part # 3900-P).
When dispensing is completed, rotate the drum back to vertical10.
and return drum. 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.
Maintenance
Periodicinspectionforthegeneralconditionofstructuralandmechanicalcomponentsisimperativeforsafeandefcientoperation.
Lubricate gear teeth and roller chain.1.
Clean and oil ratchet, pawl and other moving parts periodically. Clean and lubricate more often in environments where dust, dirt or other2.
foreign particles will effect the performance of moving parts.
Periodically inspect all moving parts, framework, drum holder and contact areas for signs of wear, fatigue, or loosening. Tighten, adjust,3.
or replace parts as necessary to prevent failure and maintain proper function.
Worn or damaged parts must be properly replaced with the correct, genuine Morse parts.4.

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Operator’s Manual for Morse Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karrier Model 285A-HD
Serial Number 0209 to 1110 (MMYY)
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ITEM QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION
1 1 5000-P SADDLE ASM, MORCINCH, MOR
2* 1 3849B-P BEARINGBLOCK,SLIDINGIDLER
3* 2 19-P BEARING,3/4”IDX2-1/2”
4* 2 64-P ROLLPIN,3/16X1-1/4
5 2 535-P HHCS,3/8-16X1-1/4GR5
6 2 1474-P WASHER, 3/8 SPLIT LOCK
7 1 55-P WASHER, 3/4 SAE FL 1-1/2 OD
8 2 58-P SET SCREW, LOCK TEE, 285
9* 1 1304-P GUIDE,POCKETCHAINWHEEL
10* 1 1303-P POCKETCHAINWHEEL,3/4BORE
11* 1 3-285-P CHAIN,PULL,POCKET20’LENGTH
12 1 15-P COLLAR,3/4”ID
13* 1 7-P BEARING,3/4”IDX1-1/2”
14* 1 1411-P SPACER, SHAFT W/ 12T SPROCKET
15* 1 1302-P SHAFT W/ 12T SPROCKET, POCKET
16 1 795-P LINK, MASTER, #35 CHAIN
ITEM QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION
17* 1 735-P KEY, WOODRUFF, SIZE 9, ASA606
18* 1 14-P GEAR,PINION,7TOOTH
19* 1 13-P SPROCKET#3536T,3/4”BORE
20* 1 12-P CHAIN, ROLLER, #35 W/ M LINK
21* 1 27-P SPURGEARW/1”SHAFT,HDTYPE
22 1 29-P SPACER,SPURGEAR.15”
23* 2 18-P BEARING,1”IDX2-1/2”
24* 2 736-P KEY, WOODRUFF, SIZE 15, ASA808
25* 1 32-P SPROCKET#40D32T,1”BORE
26* 1 30-P SPROCKET#40D16T,1”BORE
27 1 796-P LINK, MASTER, #40D CHAIN
28* 1 31-P CHAIN, ROLLER, #40D W/ M. LINK
29 4 2182-P WIRE/CABLETIE,4-33/64(notshown)
30 1 4284-P COVER SET, 40D SPROCKETS
31 1 4372-P SPACER,HDDRIVESHAFT1.4”
32 1 4286-P COVERSET,30:1GEARS,HD
* Recommended spare parts.

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ITEM QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION
101* 1 4214-P RATCHETHINGECPT,MOR
102 1 165-P RATCHET,MALLEABLE,SADDLE
103 1 168-P PAWL, WITH DRILLED HOLE
104 1 136-P GRIP,HANDLE7/8”X4-3/4”
105 1 710-P RETAINER, RATCHET PUSH NUT 3/4
106 1 169-P SPRING,PAWL
107 1 170-P SCREW,3/8DIAX5/8SHOULDER
108* 2 4216-P CHAIN,HINGE,3/16ALLOY2LK
109* 4 4177-P BOLT,5/16-18X1CARRIAGERIB
110* 5 4178-P NUT,5/16-18FLANGELOCK,MOR
111* 1 4172-P PIN, CLEVIS, CINCH CHAIN 8.5MM
112* 1 180-P CHAIN, CINCH, 3/16 ALLOY 33 LK
113* 1 4414-P COVER,CINCHCHAIN,FLEXPVC
114 1 4710-P PIN,BOWTIECOTTER,MOR
115* 1 4678-P COTTERPIN,1/8”X3/4”
116 1 165KIT-P KIT,RATCHETCHAINTIGHTENER
* Recommended spare parts.