morse 1110 User manual

The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
MODEL 85i
Drum Karrier
Contents
Page
Receiving Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
Machine Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 4
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Parts List and Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operator’s Manual
for Morse Drum Karrier
Model 85i
Serial number 0509 to 1110 (MMYY)
MORSE Mfg. Co., Inc. • 727 West Manlius Street • P.O. Box 518 • East Syracuse, NY 13057-0518
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • Email: [email protected] • Website: MorseDrum.com
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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. Perform necessary load
test, inspections, operator training, etc.

The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
MODEL 85i
Drum Karrier
Operator’s Manual for Morse Model 85i Drum Karrier
Serial number 0509 to 1110 (MMYY)
MorseDrum.com
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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 - Drum Karriers are 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.
WARNING - DO NOT exceed the weight capacity of 800 Lb.
WARNING - DO NOT operate damaged or malfunctioning unit, or a unit with missing parts.
WARNING - DO NOT lift people or suspend loads over people. Stay clear of suspended loads.
WARNING - DO NOT lift loads higher than necessary.
WARNING - DO NOT leave suspended loads unattended.
WARNING - DO NOT remove or obscure warning labels.
WARNING -DONOToperatewithoutrsthavingreadandunderstoodoperatingmanual.
WARNING - DO NOT make alterations or 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 - Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles and hard toe protection.
CAUTION: DONOTallowdrumtoimpactonoor,ground,etc.

The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
MODEL 85i
Drum Karrier
Operator’s Manual for Morse Model 85i Drum Karrier
Serial number 0509 to 1110 (MMYY)
MorseDrum.com
Copyright 2010 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc. Form PL85i (0509-1110) (Updated November 23, 2010 3:16 PM) 3
Machine Description
Model 85i Drum Karrier is designed to lift, transport and dispense a standard 55-gallon steel
drum 22.5” in diameter. The maximum capacity is 800 Lb. The capacity is derated to 500 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.
Important
Review the Material Safety Data Sheet(s) for the material(s) in the drum(s) and take1.
all necessary 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 Morse2.
drum handler.
The 85 Series Drum Karriers have a maximum capacity rating of 800 Lb. for a FULL3.
drumand500Lb.foraHALF-FULLdrum,andaredesignedtoliftandmoveadrum
of the size and type noted above. DO NOT exceed this rating. Exceeding this rating
or handling drums other than those mentioned above is unsafe and could result in
equipment damage, excessive wear, awkward or dangerous handling.
When loading, unloading, operating, or maintaining your MORSE drum handler, always4.
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.
The 85 Series are a “Group 1 structural and mechanical” below-the-hook lifting device5.
whicharecoveredbytheAmericanNationalStandardASMEB30.20.Theusershould
comply with all aspects of this standard.
Figure 2.1
Plastic drum being lifted with
part number 4556-P Bracket
Assemblyinstalled.

The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
MODEL 85i
Drum Karrier
Operator’s Manual for Morse Model 85i Drum Karrier
Serial number 0509 to 1110 (MMYY)
MorseDrum.com
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Operating Instructions
StartwithDrum-Karrierontheoor.LowerhoistandengagehoisthooktoliftDrum-1.
Karrier.
RaisehoisttoliftDrum-Karrierclearofoorandtransportittothedrum.2.
Suspend Drum-Karrier at a height which aligns drum saddle with center of drum.3.
With binder chain (item 10) hanging freely, push Drum-Karrier against drum so that4.
saddle will encircle drum.
Secure the drum: drape the binder chain (item 10) across the face of the drum and5.
engage a link in notch in hub of ratchet (item 12). Pull up on ratchet handle to tighten
chain. If the chain doesn’t cinch tightly on the drum, lift the pawl (item13) to loosen
and release the chain and try again with a different link in the notch. Firm hand
pressureontheratchethandleshouldtightenthechainsufcientlytoholdthedrum.
DO NOT use mechanical aids such as a pipe to extend handle for extra leverage.
Either one of the two spring loaded plunger tilt-locks may be locked to hold the drum6.
upright. It is not necessary to lock both of them.
Raise hoist and position drum at pouring station.7.
Before unlocking the tilt-lock(s) to permit tilting the drum, it is recommended that8.
you steady the drum and be prepared for its possible tendency to tilt toward its
heavier side.
With tilt-locks unlocked, manually tilt the drum for pouring. The drum pouring angle9.
may be varied or it can be locked in horizontal position by one of the tilt-locks.
Afteremptying,rotatedrumbacktoverticalpositionandlowerhoisttoreturnthe10.
empty drum.
To remove drum: Pull ratchet handle to relieve pressure on ratchet teeth. Lift pawl11.
handle (item 13) to release teeth engagement and rotate ratchet to loosen chain
and allow its removal from notch.
Maintenance
Lubricate ratchet, pawl, tilt locks, fulcrum shafts and other moving parts periodically1.
to maintain free action and reduce wear.
Periodically inspect all moving parts, framework and contact areas for signs of wear,2.
fatigue or loosening. Tighten, adjust or replace parts as necessary to prevent failure
and maintain proper function.

The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
MODEL 85i
Drum Karrier
Operator’s Manual for Morse Model 85i Drum Karrier
Serial number 0509 to 1110 (MMYY)
MorseDrum.com
Copyright 2010 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc. Form PL85i (0509-1110) (Updated November 23, 2010 3:16 PM) 5
ITEM QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION
1 2 64-P ROLLPIN,3/16X1-1/4
2 2 62-P WASHER,3/4SPRING
3 2 61-P ROLLPIN,3/16X2-1/2
4 2 60-P SPRING, PLUNGER, 80, 85
5 2 59-P PLUNGER, 80, 85
6* 1 4081-P NUT,M8ESNA,8MM
7* 1 4079-P HHCS,M8X60MMCL8.8,8MM
9 1 101Z-P SADDLE,808285SOCKETTUBE
10 * 1 180-P CHAIN,CINCH,3/16ALLOY33LK
12 1 165-P RATCHET,MALLEABLE,SADDLE
13 1 168-P PAWL,WITHDRILLEDHOLE
ITEM QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION
14 1 136-P GRIP,HANDLE7/8”X4-3/4”
15 1 169-P SPRING,PAWL
16 1 710-P RETAINER,RATCHETPUSHNUT3/4
17 1 170-P SCREW,3/8DIAX5/8SHOULDER
18* 1 1296-P HHCS,1/4-20X7-1/2GR5
19* 1 1297-P NUT,1/4-20REVHEXLOCK
20* 1 726-P ARATCHETHINGEPLATECPT1/4”
21 1 165KIT-P KIT,RATCHETCHAINTIGHTENER
22 1 2389-P LIFTYOKE,OVERHEADCPT,85
23* 1 4414-P COVER,CINCHCHAIN,FLEXPVC
24 1 4710-P PIN, BOW TIE COTTER, MOR
* Recommeded spare parts
Note:“SADDLEASM”(drumholderassembly)includesthedrumbandand
appropriate attached moving parts, such as 6, 7, 10, 18, 19 & 20.