morse 185A-HD User manual

The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
Model 185A-HD
Heavy-Duty Kontrol-Karrier
Contents
Page
Receiving Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
Machine Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts List and Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operator’s Manual
for Morse Heavy-Duty Kontrol-Karrier
Model 185A-HD
Serial number 0793 to 0309 (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: www.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 185A-HD
Heavy-Duty Kontrol-Karrier
Operator’s Manual for Morse Model 185A-HD Heavy-Duty Kontrol-Karrier
Serial number 0793 to 0309 (MMYY)
www.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 - Kontrol-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 1500 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.

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Model 185A-HD
Heavy-Duty Kontrol-Karrier
Operator’s Manual for Morse Model 185A-HD Heavy-Duty Kontrol-Karrier
Serial number 0793 to 0309 (MMYY)
www.morsedrum.com
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Machine Description
Model 185A-HD Heavy-Duty Kontrol-Karrier is designed to lift, transport and dispense a
standard 55-gallon steel drum 22.5” in diameter. The maximum capacity is 1500 Lb.
Options
Diameter Adaptors:Asmallerdiameterdrumcanbehandledwiththecorrectsize55/30
SeriesDiameterAdaptorinstalled(seeDiameterAdaptorliterature).
Important
Review the Material Safety Data Sheet(s) for the material(s) in the drum(s) and take all necessary precautions. Safety shoes, work1.
gloves, hard hat and other personal protective devices are recommended.
Please read all instructions thoroughly before attempting to operate your new Morse drum handler.2.
The185Heavy-DutySeriesKontrol-Karriershaveamaximumcapacityratingof1500Lb.foraFULLdrumand800Lb.foraHALF-3.
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, always use care and good judgment. Maintain secure4.
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185Heavy-DutySeriesarea“Group1structuralandmechanical”below-the-hookliftingdevicewhicharecoveredbytheAmerican5.
NationalStandardASMEB30.20.Theusershouldcomplywithallaspectsofthisstandard.
Operating Instructions
StartwithKontrol-Karrierontheoor.Lowerhoistandengagehoisthooktooff-centerliftpoint.EmptyKontrol-Karrierwillhangplumb1.
from off-center lift point.
RaisehoisttoliftKontrol-Karrierclearofoorandtransportittothedrum.2.
Suspend Kontrol-Karrier at a height which aligns drum saddle with center of3.
drum.
With binder chain (item 28) hanging freely, push Kontrol-Karrier against drum4.
so that saddle will encircle drum.
Secure the drum: drape the binder chain (item 28) across the face of the5.
drum and engage a link into the slot in the ratchet (item 37). Turn the ratchet
clockwise to tighten chain. If the chain doesn’t cinch tightly on the drum, lift the
pawl (item 33) 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.
Move hoist hook to lift point centered over the drum.6.
Raise hoist and position drum at pouring station.7.
Pour the drum by pulling on the pull chain (item 3) and rotating the drum to a8.
suitable pouring angle. For best control of drum pouring angle, pay out one
side of the chain loop while pulling in the other side, thus being able to hold
back the drum rotation. The chain lock on the bottom of the power arm can be used to prevent drum rotation. To do so, criss cross the
chainandinsertineachslotofthechainlock.IfthedrumhandlerisequippedwiththeMORStop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drumhandler,orderpart#3900-Pforaeldinstallationkit.
Afterpouringiscompleted,rotatedrumbacktoverticalpositionandlowerhoisttoreturndrumtooor.9.
To remove drum: Pull ratchet handle clockwise to relieve pressure on ratchet teeth. Lift pawl handle (item 33) to release teeth10.
engagement and rotate ratchet to loosen chain and allow its removal from notch.
Maintenance
Lubricate gear teeth and roller chain.1.
Clean and oil ratchet, pawl and other moving parts periodically to maintain free action and reduce wear. Clean and lubricate more often2.
in environment where dust, dirt or other foreign particals will effect the performance of moving parts.
Periodically inspect all moving parts, framework and contact areas for signs of wear, fatigue or loosening. Tighten, adjust or replace3.
parts as necessary to prevent failure and maintain proper function.

The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
Model 185A-HD
Heavy-Duty Kontrol-Karrier
Operator’s Manual for Morse Model 185A-HD Heavy-Duty Kontrol-Karrier
Serial number 0793 to 0309 (MMYY)
www.morsedrum.com
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ITEM # QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION
1 * 1 1303-P POCKETCHAINWHEEL,3/4BORE
2 1 1304-P GUIDE,POCKETCHAINWHEEL
3 * 1 3-185-P CHAIN,PULL,POCKET12’LENGTH
4 * 1 19-P BEARING,3/4”IDX2-1/2”
5 2 55-P WASHER,3/4SAEFL1-1/2OD
6 2 64-P ROLLPIN,3/16X1-1/4
7 * 1 1302-P SHAFTW/12TSPROCKET,POCKET
8 * 1 12-P CHAIN,ROLLER,#35W/MLINK
91795-P LINK,MASTER,#35CHAIN
10 * 1 13-P SPROCKET#3536T,3/4”BORE
11 * 1 735-P KEY,WOODRUFF,SIZE9,ASA606
12 * 1 14-P GEAR,PINION,7TOOTH
13 * 1 27-P SPURGEARW/1”SHAFT,HDTYPE
14 * 2 736-P KEY,WOODRUFF,SIZE15,ASA808
15 1 29-P SPACER,SPURGEAR.15”
16 * 2 18-P BEARING,1”IDX2-1/2”
17 * 1 7-P BEARING,3/4”IDX1-1/2”
18 1 15-P COLLAR,3/4”ID
19* 1 30-P SPROCKET#40D16T,1”BORE
20 * 1 31-P CHAIN,ROLLER,#40DW/M.LINK
ITEM # QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION
21 1 796-P LINK,MASTER,#40DCHAIN
22 * 1 32-P SPROCKET#40D32T,1”BORE
23 ** 1 745A-P SADDLEASMCPT,A-HD,‘88
25 1 48-P LIFTYOKEW/BRGS,185HD,A,C
26 * 1 4079-P HHCS,M8X60MMCL8.8,8MM
27 * 1 4081-P NUT,M8ESNA,8MM
28 * 1 180-P CHAIN,CINCH,3/16ALLOY33LK
30 1 731-P PLATE, RATCHET HINGE,A, 1/4 (NOT SOLD
SEPERATELY)
31 1 1296-P HHCS,1/4-20X7-1/2GR5
32 1 1297-P NUT,1/4-20REVHEXLOCK
33 1 168-P PAWL,WITHDRILLEDHOLE
34 1 169-P SPRING,PAWL
35 1 170-P SCREW,3/8DIAX5/8SHOULDER
36 1 710-P RETAINER,RATCHETPUSHNUT3/4
37 1 165-P RATCHET,MALLEABLE,SADDLE
38 1 136-P GRIP,HANDLE7/8”X4-3/4”
39 1 165KIT-P KIT,RATCHETCHAINTIGHTENER
40 * 1 726-P ARATCHETHINGEPLATECPT1/4”
* Recommended spare parts.
**“SADDLEASMCPT”(drumholderassembly)includestheappropriateattached
moving parts, 26-38.