morse 185R User manual

The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
Model 185R
Kontrol-Karrier (discontinued)
Contents
Page
Receiving Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
Machine Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts Lists and Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
Bottom Catch Spring Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operator’s Manual
for Morse Kontrol-Karrier
Model 185R
Serial number 0911 to 0114 (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.

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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. (363 kg).
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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Operator’s Manual for Morse Model 185R Kontrol-Karrier
Serial number 0911 to 0114 (MMYY)
Machine Description
Model 185R Kontrol-Karrier is designed to lift, transport and dispense a drum with a suitable top rim. It will not lift a drum without
a suitable top rim. The drum can be up to 23.5” (59.7 cm) in diameter and must be at least 34” (86.4 cm) tall. This includes most
55-gallon(208liter)steel,plasticandberdrums.Themaximumcapacityis800Lb.(363kg).
Options
Option X01-185 Hand Crank with MORStop Tilt-Brake factory installed on new model 185R.•
   Toreplacestandardchainwheeltiltcontrolwiththisoptionintheeld,orderkit#1460-Pandkit#3900-P.
Option X02-185 Simple Hand Crank factory installed on new model 185R.•
   Toreplacestandardchainwheeltiltcontrolwiththisoptionintheeld,orderkit#1460-P.
Option X03-185 16” (40.6 cm) Diameter Hand Wheel factory installed on new model 185R.•
   Toreplacestandardchainwheeltiltcontrolwiththisoptionintheeld,orderKit#2690-P.
Important
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 personal1.
protective devices are recommended.
Please read all instructions thoroughly before attempting to operate your new Morse drum handler.2.
The185SeriesKontrol-Karriershaveamaximumcapacityratingof800Lb.(363kg)foraFULLdrumand500Lb.(227kg)foraHALF-FULLdrum,andaredesignedtolift3.
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securefootingandarmhold.Keephands4.
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StandardASMEB30.20.Theuser5.
should comply with all aspects of this standard.
WARNING - Before handling a drum, ensure that it has a suitable top rim to grab.
WARNING -Nevertiltwithoutrstengagingthebottomrimhookonasteeldrumorchainandloadbinder
onaplasticorberdrum.
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.
Openthetopjawbyturningthe4”handwheelcounterclockwiseuntilthereisasufcientopeningtoacceptthetop3.
rim of the drum.
Raisehoisttoliftthe185Rclearofoorandpositionitataheightwhichalignsthebottomjawofthetoprimclamp4.
with the bottom of the top rim on drum. Ensure that the bottom rim catch near the bottom of the drum is facing to the
side, left or right, and not toward the drum.
Turn the 4” hand wheel clockwise until top jaw is pressing tightly against the top of the drum. The drum is now5.
securely held by the top rim clamp and can be lifted but NOT tilted.
Afterensuringthattherimclampissecureonthedrumrim,raisedrumabout4”(10cm)abovetheoor.Fordrums6.
with a suitable bottom rim, i.e. a steel drum, push down on the handle on the bottom rim catch and turn the catch until
itisunderthedrum.Foraplasticorberdrum,whichdonothaveasuitablebottomrimandcannotusethebottom
rim catch, wrap the cinch chain around the belly of the drum and secure it with the load binder and snap hook.
The drum can now be tilted to pour (steel drums can also be set on racks in a horizontal position since they do not7.
require the chain or load binder).
Raise hoist and position drum at pouring station.8.
Pour the drum by pulling on the pull chain (item 2) and rotating the drum to a suitable pouring angle. For best control9.
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.10.
Maintenance
Lubricate gear teeth and roller chain.1.
Clean and oil moving parts periodically to maintain free action and reduce wear. Clean and lubricate more often in environment where dust, dirt or other foreign particals will2.
effect the performance of moving parts.
Periodically inspect all moving parts, framework, hand wheel assembly, top rim clamp, bottom rim catch and contact areas for signs of wear, fatigue or loosening. Tighten,3.
adjust or replace parts as necessary to prevent failure and maintain proper function.
Worn or damaged parts must be properly replaced with the correct, genuine Morse parts.4.

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Overhead Assembly - Part # 3562-P
ITEM # QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION
1 * 1 1303-P POCKETCHAINWHEEL,3/4BORE
2 * 1 3-185-P CHAIN,PULL,POCKET12’LENGTH
3 1 64-P ROLLPIN,3/16X1-1/4
4 1 1304-P GUIDE,POCKETCHAINWHEEL
5 * 1 19-P BEARING,3/4”IDX2-1/2”
6 * 1 7-P BEARING,3/4”IDX1-1/2”
7 1 15-P COLLAR,3/4”ID
8 1 16-P COLLAR,1”ID
9 * 1 18-P BEARING,1”IDX2-1/2”
10 1 29-P SPACER,SPURGEAR.15”
11 * 1 13-P SPROCKET#3536T,3/4”BORE
12 * 1 14-P GEAR,PINION,7TOOTH
13 * 1 735-P KEY,WOODRUFF,SIZE9,ASA606
14 1 1411-P SPACER,SHAFTW/12TSPROCKET
15 * 1 1302-P SHAFTW/12TSPROCKET,POCKET
16 * 1 12-P CHAIN,ROLLER,#35W/MLINK
17 2 2172-P HHCS,1/2-13X1-1/2GR5
18 1 3564-P IDLER WELD, BOLT ON, 185R
19 1 3242-P OVERHEADWELD,185R
20 1 4062-P KIT, POLY COVER, 185, 285, 400 (NOT SHOWN)
* Recommended spare parts

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Drum Holder Assembly - Part # 3238CPT-P
ITEM # QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION
51 1 3237-P BOTTOMCATCHWELD,185R
52 1 3236-P HANDLE,BOTTOMCATCH,185R
53 1 3225-P SPRING,7/8ODX6”,185R
54 1 810-P NUT,1/2-13REVHEXLOCK
55 1 138-P CLEVISPIN5/8X3”
56 2 64-P ROLLPIN,3/16X1-1/4
57 1 3510-P THREADEDBARREL,RIMCLAMP
58 * 1 3616-P HANDWHEELASM,4”,3540-P185R
59 1 3239-P TOPJAW,RIMCLAMP,WELD
60 2 17-P WASHER,5/8SAEFL1-5/16OD
61 1 4560-P KIT,RIMCLAMP,MORCINCH
62 2 1315-P HHCS,3/8-16X2-3/4GR2
63 2 1169-P NUT,3/8-16REVHEXLOCK
64 1 3238-P SADDLEWELD,185R
65 1 1883-P WASHER,1”SAEFL2”OD
66 1 3587-P LOADBINDER,LINKCUTOFF,185R
67 * 1 5017-P CHAIN,CINCH,9/32,38LINK
68 * 1 23-P GEAR,SPUR,72T,1”HOLE
69 2 22-P SHCS,3/8-24X5/8
70 1 4079-P HHCS, M8 X 60 MM CL8.8, 8MM
71 1 575-P SNAPHOOK,GR,300
72 1 4081-P NUT,M8ESNA,8MM
* Recommended spare parts

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Instructions for Bottom Catch Spring Replacement