morse 185G User manual

The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
Model 185G
Kontrol-Karrier with 3-Piece Drum Holder
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 Kontrol-Karrier
with 3-Piece Drum Holder
Model 185G
Serial number 0398 to 0209 (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
Copyright 2009 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc. Form PL185G (0398-0209) (Updated March 15, 2018 2:21 PM) 1
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 185G
Kontrol-Karrier with 3-Piece Drum Holder
Operator’s Manual for Morse Model 185G Kontrol-Karrier with 3-Piece Drum Holder
Serial number 0398 to 0209 (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 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 185G
Kontrol-Karrier with 3-Piece Drum Holder
Operator’s Manual for Morse Model 185G Kontrol-Karrier with 3-Piece Drum Holder
Serial number 0398 to 0209 (MMYY)
www.morsedrum.com
Copyright 2009 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc. Form PL185G (0398-0209) (Updated March 15, 2018 2:21 PM) 3
Machine Description
Model 185G Kontrol-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) in1.
the drum(s) and take all necessary precautions. Safety shoes,
work gloves, hard hat and other personal protective devices are
recommended.
Please read all instructions thoroughly before attempting to2.
operate your new Morse drum handler.
The185SeriesKontrol-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185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Kontrol-Karrierontheoor.LowerhoistandengagehoisthooktoliftKontrol-Karrier.1.
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 of drum.3.
Pull the linch pin (item 46), open the toggle clamp and swing both hinged bands to the open position. Push Kontrol-Karrier against4.
drum so that saddle will encircle drum.
Secure the drum: Close the two hinged bands around the drum, latch the toggle clamp and insert the linch pin.5.
Raise hoist and position drum at pouring station.6.
Pour the drum by pulling on the pull chain (item 3) and rotating the drum to a suitable pouring angle. For best control of drum pouring7.
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.8.
To remove drum: Pull the linch pin, open the toggle clamp and swing both hinged bands to the open position.9.
Maintenance
Lubricate gear teeth and roller chain.1.
Clean and oil saddle hinges and other moving parts periodically to maintain free action and reduce wear. Clean and lubricate more2.
often 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 185G
Kontrol-Karrier with 3-Piece Drum Holder
Operator’s Manual for Morse Model 185G Kontrol-Karrier with 3-Piece Drum Holder
Serial number 0398 to 0209 (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 1 1411-P SPACER,SHAFTW/12TSPROCKET
6 2 64-P ROLLPIN,3/16X1-1/4
7* 1 1302-P SHAFTW/12TSPROCKET,POCKET
8 1 15-P COLLAR,3/4”ID
9* 1 7-P BEARING,3/4”IDX1-1/2”
10 1 16-P COLLAR,1”ID
11* 1 18-P BEARING,1”IDX2-1/2”
12* 1 12-P CHAIN,ROLLER,#35W/MLINK
13 1 795-P LINK,MASTER,#35CHAIN
14* 1 13-P SPROCKET#3536T,3/4”BORE
15* 1 14-P GEAR,PINION,7TOOTH
16* 1 735-P KEY,WOODRUFF,SIZE9,ASA606
ITEM # QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION
17 1 29-P SPACER,SPURGEAR.15”
18 2 22-P SHCS,3/8-24X5/8
19* 1 23-P GEAR,SPUR,72T,1”HOLE
20 1 47-P OVERHEADLIFTYOKE185AW/BRG
34 2 1296-P HHCS,1/4-20X7-1/2GR5
35 2 1297-P NUT,1/4-20REVHEXLOCK
39** 1 725G-P SADDLEASM,3PC,285G
40 1 2680-P CHAIN,KEEPER,LINCHPIN,6”
41 1 2671-P HINGE CPT, IDLER, 3PC, 725G-P
42 1 2672-P HINGE CPT, DRIVE, 3PC, 725G-P
43 1 2870-P THREADEDROD,PCR-2000
44 1 2674-P THREADEDBARREL,CAMLOCK
45 2 2872-P NUT,3/8-24FINHEX,PCR-2000
46 1 2871-P LINCHPIN,3PCSADDLE
47 1 55-P WASHER,3/4SAEFL1-1/2OD
* Recommended spare parts.
**“SADDLEASM”(drumholderassembly)includesappropriateattachedmoving
parts (items 34, 35, 41, and 42).