morse 85AM User manual

The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
MODEL 85AM
Drum Karrier with Spark Resistant Parts
Contents
Page
Receiving Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
Machine Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 3
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts List and Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
Operator’s Manual
for Morse Drum Karrier
with Spark Resistant Parts
Model 85AM
Serial number 1114 to 0515 (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 85AM
Drum Karrier with Spark Resistant Parts
Operator’s Manual for Morse Model 85AM Drum Karrier with Spark Resistant Parts
Serial number 1114 to 0515 (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 85AM
Drum Karrier with Spark Resistant Parts
Operator’s Manual for Morse Model 85AM Drum Karrier with Spark Resistant Parts
Serial number 1114 to 0515 (MMYY)
morsedrum.com
Copyright 2015 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc. Form PL85AM (1114-0515) (Updated April 29, 2015 1:16 PM) 3
Machine Description
Model 85AM 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.
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 Morse drum handler.2.
The85SeriesDrumKarriershaveamaximumcapacityratingof800Lb.foraFULLdrumand500Lb.foraHALF-FULLdrum,and3.
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85Seriesarea“Group1structuralandmechanical”below-the-hookliftingdevicewhicharecoveredbytheAmericanNational5.
StandardASMEB30.20.Theusershouldcomplywithallaspectsofthisstandard.
Operating Instructions
Start with Drum Karrier on the oor. Lower hoist and1.
engage hoist hook to lift Drum Karrier.
RaisehoisttoliftDrumKarrierclearofoorandtransport2.
it to the drum.
Suspend Drum Karrier at a height which aligns drum3.
saddle with center of drum.
With Cinch Chain (item 103) hanging freely, push Drum4.
Karrier against drum so that saddle will encircle drum.
Secure the drum: drape the Cinch Chain (item 103) across5.
the face of the drum and engage a link in notch in hub of
ratchet (shown right). Pull up on ratchet handle to tighten
chain. If the chain doesn’t cinch tightly on the drum, lift the
pawl (item105) 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 may6.
be locked to hold the drum 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thatyousteadythedrumandbepreparedforitspossible8.
tendency to tilt toward its heavier side.
With tilt-locks unlocked, manually tilt the drum for pouring. The drum pouring angle may be varied or it can be locked in horizontal9.
position by one of the tilt-locks.
Afteremptying,rotatedrumbacktoverticalpositionandlowerhoisttoreturntheemptydrum.10.
To remove drum: Pull ratchet handle to relieve pressure on ratchet teeth. Lift pawl handle (item 105) to release teeth engagement and11.
rotate ratchet to loosen chain and allow its removal from notch.
Maintenance
Lubricate ratchet, pawl, tilt locks, fulcrum shafts and other moving parts periodically to maintain free action and reduce wear.1.
Periodically inspect all moving parts, framework and contact areas for signs of wear, fatigue or loosening. Tighten, adjust or replace2.
parts as necessary to prevent failure and maintain proper function.

The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
MODEL 85AM
Drum Karrier with Spark Resistant Parts
Operator’s Manual for Morse Model 85AM Drum Karrier with Spark Resistant Parts
Serial number 1114 to 0515 (MMYY)
morsedrum.com
Copyright 2015 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc. Form PL85AM (1114-0515) (Updated April 29, 2015 1:16 PM) 4
ITEM QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION
1 2 5330-P SNAPRING,EXT,HD,.078,3/4”
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 101AM-P SADDLEASM,80AM,85AM,SR
7 1 2389M-P OVERHEADASM,85SR
* Recommended spare parts

The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
MODEL 85AM
Drum Karrier with Spark Resistant Parts
Operator’s Manual for Morse Model 85AM Drum Karrier with Spark Resistant Parts
Serial number 1114 to 0515 (MMYY)
morsedrum.com
Copyright 2015 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc. Form PL85AM (1114-0515) (Updated April 29, 2015 1:16 PM) 5
ITEM QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION
101 1 4079-P HHCS,M8X60MMCL8.8,8MM
102 1 4081-P NUT,M8ESNA,8MM
103* 1 4408-P CHAIN,CINCH,9/32SS,38LINK
104 1 4409-P GRIP,HANDLE7/8”X4-3/4”RED
105* 1 168-P PAWL,WITHDRILLEDHOLE
106* 1 169-P SPRING,PAWL
107* 1 170-P SCREW,3/8DIAX5/8SHOULDER
* Recommended spare parts