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.
The185SeriesKontrol-Karriershaveamaximumcapacityratingof800Lb.foraFULLdrumand500Lb.foraHALF-FULLdrum,and3.
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.
footingandarmhold.Keephandsandlooseclothingawayfromallmovingparts.Neverallowanyonetobebelowanypartofaraised
drum handler or drum. Read operating instructions and review the pictures in the sales brochure before operation.
The185Seriesarea“Group1structuralandmechanical”below-the-hookliftingdevicewhicharecoveredbytheAmericanNational5.
StandardASMEB30.20.Theusershouldcomplywithallaspectsofthisstandard.
Operating Instructions
StartwithKontrol-Karrierontheoor.LowerhoistandengagehoisthooktoliftKontrol-Karrier.1.
RaisehoisttoliftKontrol-Karrierclearofoorandtransportittothedrum.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.IfthedrumhandlerisequippedwiththeMORStopTilt-Brake,thereisnoneedtoholdtensiononbothsidesofthechainloop.
Brakingisimmediateandselfactuating,withoutadditionalstepsbytheoperator.ToaddtheMORStopTilt-Braketoyourdrumhandler,
orderpart#3900-Pforaeldinstallationkit.
Afterpouringiscompleted,rotatedrumbacktoverticalpositionandlowerhoisttoreturndrumtooor.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.
