morse 311 Series User manual

Copyright 2021 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc. Form PL311 (309425-315600) (Updated 12 Mar, 2021) 1
The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
311 Series
Automated Tilt-To-Load Drum Rotators
[email protected] 103 Kuhn Rd.
Syracuse, NY, 13208 U.S.A.
morsedrum.com [phone]
CONTENTS
Page
Receiving Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
Machine Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 4 - 5
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Parts Lists and Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 10
Operator’s Manual
for Morse Automated
Tilt-To-Load Drum Rotators
311 Series
Serial Number 309425 to 315600
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e󰀩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 and test rotation of
drum holder. Inspect drum holder for proper operation. Perform
necessary 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.
DANGER - Watch Out for Pinch Points. Stay clear of moving parts. Do Not Stand Near any Part of a Rotating
Drum or Drum Holder. Operator should remain directly in front of the control station while operating the
rotator. Morse 311 Series Drum Rotators comply with OSHA when installed in accordance with OSHA subpart
O, 1910.212 - “General requirements for all machines.” “Revolving drums, barrels, and containers shall be
guarded by an enclosure which is interlocked with the drive mechanism, so that the barrel, drum, or container
cannot revolve unless the guard enclosure is in place.” A safety enclosure with interlock is included with each
311 model.
WARNING -The311Seriesisdesignedtorotateasteel,plasticorberdrumweighingupto800Lb.,(363
kg) ranging from 18” to 23.5” (45.7 to 59.7 cm) in diameter and from 29” to 37” (73.7 to 94 cm) in height. DO
NOT attempt to handle any other type of drum or object. DO NOT exceed the weight capacity of 800 Lb. (363
kg).
WARNING -LevelFloorsOnly.Foroperationonlyonclean,leveloorsofsuitablebearingcapacity.Donot
useonslopedsurfaces,ramps,irregularordebrisstrewnoors.
WARNING -ProperlyMounttoFloor.DoNotputintoservicewithoutproperoormountingandleveling.Use
thefourmountingholesineachcornerofthebasetoanchortooor.
WARNING -DoNot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 -NoLooseFittingClothing.Wearclose-ttingclothingandsafetyequipmentappropriatetothejob.
Loosettingclothingmaybecomecaughtonthemachineryandcauseseverepersonalinjury.
WARNING -HydraulicFluidUnderPressureCanBeHazardous.Escapinghydraulicuidunderpressure
can penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting
hydrauliclines.Keephandsandbodyawayfrompinholesandnozzleswhichejectuidunderhighpressure.
Use a piece of cardboard to search for leaks. If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately and inform them
of the nature of the accident.
CAUTION - Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles and hard toe protection.
CAUTION: DONOTallowdrumtoimpactonoor.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including barium sulfate, cobalt, titanium dioxide, and
2-methylimidazole, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and bisphenol-A, which is known to
the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Operator’s Manual for Morse 311 Series Automated Tilt-To-Load Drum Rotators
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Machine Description
The Morse 311 Series Automated Tilt-To-Load Drum Rotators are designed to receive an upright
steel,plasticorberdrumatoorlevel,hydraulicallytiltuptocleartheoor,androtatethedrum
“corner-over-corner” between 5 and 20 RPM (4 to 16 RPM with 50Hz models). The maximum full
drum capacity is 800 Lb. (363 kg). Capacity is derated to 400 Lb. (181 kg) for a half-full drum. Half-full
Capacity is an indication of the capacity for tilting a bottom-heavy drum. A partially full drum with an
unbalanced and shifting load is harder to tilt than a full drum.
Drum Holder
The drum holder is the component on the Automated Tilt-To-Load Drum Rotator that securely holds the drum for rotating. The drum
holder features the web strap and ratchet mechanism for tightening the drum at the middle and two top clamps for holding the drum end-
to-end.
Installation - Install reservoir breather BEFORE operation.
AutomatedTilt-To-LoadRotatorsareshippedlledwithhydraulicuid(Dexron3or
equivalent). The base has four holes spaced 36” (91.44 cm) wide x 59.5” (151.13 cm)
long.Morserecommendstherotatorbesecuredtotheoorusing5/8”x3”lagbolts.
Install all Morse Rotators in accordance with OSHA requirements for enclosure and
safetyinterlock,etc.Drumrotatormustautomaticallyturno󰀨whenenclosuredooris
opened (see enclosure instructions).
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.
When loading, unloading, operating, or maintaining your MORSE drum handler, always use care and good judgment. Maintain3.
secure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.

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Automated Tilt-To-Load Drum Rotators
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Loading a Drum
With the drum holder in the lowered position, the bottom loading1.
platewillbeslightlyabovetheoor.Swingthehingedratchet
plate clear of the drum opening. Loosen the top clamps to the full
open position.
A variety of drum handling methods can be used to set the drum2.
into the drum holder. Ensure that the drum is fully seated against
the back of the drum holder.
Load drum with drum truck Load drum with hoist attachment
Operating Instructions
Close the enclosure gate and verify that the key on the door panel inserts properly into the interlock switch. If ket is not aligned1.
properly, adjust accordingly.
Adjust the timer: using the small buttons on the timer, set the desired time of rotation to the nearest tenth of a minute.2.
Press the green “START” button to begin the cycle:3.
a. The drum holder will rise to the top position
b. The drum holder will start the slow speed rotation for about 5 seconds
c. The drum holder will rotate at the high speed setting (The high speed setting is adjusted using the silver handle on the top of the
hydraulic reservoir – see image above. If the silver knob is turned fully clockwise, the drum will rotate at full speed. As the silver
knob is turned counterclockwise, the high speed setting is lowered.)
3. Drape the web strap across the
face of the drum, and thread through
slot in ratchet. Operate ratchet to
tighten strap around drum.
4. Turn the top clamps until they
tighten against top of drum. Then
remove hand crank BEFORE
rotating drum.
Control Panel Hydraulic Manifold

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d. The drum holder will stop rotating after the preset time has been reached
e.Thedrumholderwilllowerbacktotheoorintheuprightposition.
4. If at any time the operator needs to stop the rotator, the red “EMERGENCY STOP” (E-STOP) or the red “STOP” button can be4.
pressed, and the rotation will stop.
a. If the E-STOP is pressed during a rotation cycle, the drum stops, the timer is reset, and the cycle is cancelled, requiring a full
reset by deactivating the E-STOP (turn knob CW until it pops back out), press and hold the blue “RESET” button until the drum
returnstotheoorlevel.Thetimerwillberesettooriginaltimersetting.
b. If the red “STOP” button is pressed during a rotation cycle, the drum and timer stop. You can start the cycle again by pressing
thegreen“START”buttonanditcontinueswhereitlefto󰀨.Alternately,afterpressingthered“STOP”button,youcanpresstheblue
“RESET” to return it to the beginning of the cycle, which includes a timer reset.
c. If the safety switch interrupts the process by opening the gate on a safety enclosure, follow procedure in step 4a above.
Unloading a Drum
Ensure the drum is in vertical upright position to unload.1.
Squeeze the ratchet release lever and open all the way to unlock, then release the tension on the strap. Allow enough slack in the2.
strap in order to remove strap from ratchet.
Loosen top clamps and swing clear of drum.3.
Remove drum with appropriate drum handling equipment.4.
Operating Instructions (continued)
Preventative Maintenance
Periodicinspectionforthegeneralconditionofstructuralandmechanicalcomponentsisimperativeforsafeande󰀩cientoperation.
Monthly
Inspectthehydraulicsystemforoildrips,hosedamage,orothersignsofwear.Inspectthelevelandconditionofthehydraulicuid.•
Hydraulicuidlevelshouldbewithina½”ofthetopofthereservoirwhenthecylinderisintherelaxedposition.Replaceanyparts
that show signs of wear.
Inspect all moving parts, framework, ratchet, web strap, fasteners and contact areas for signs of wear, fatigue, or loosening. The web•
strap should be removed from service and replaced if any of the following are visible:
• Acidorcausticburns
• Meltingorcharringofanypartofthestrap
• Holes,tears,cuts,snagsorembeddedarticles
• Brokenorwornstitchinginloadbearingsplices
• Excessiveabrasivewear
Every 6 to 12 Months in Ordinary Environment (monthly in dirty conditions)
Lubricate all moving parts.•
Pillow Block Bearings. See• Bearing Lubrication Sheetforgreasetypesandllamounts.
Drive chain: Grease with multiservice lubricant e.g. Whitmore’s• Surtac® 2000 HD
Clamp Screws: Grease every 6-12 months with multiservice lubricant e.g. Whitmore’s• Surtac® 2000 HD
Yearly
Hydraulic Pump: Change oil with ATF Dexron III or equivalent. See maintenance information on page 2 of• Hydraulic Pump Sheet for
more oil information.

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CONTROL PACKAGE
MODEL # CONTROL
PACKAGE # DESCRIPTION
311-1-115 CP-311-1-115 CONTROL PKG, 311-1-115
311-1-230 CP-311-1-230 CONTROL PKG, 311-1-230
311-3-230 CP-311-3-230 CONTROL PKG, 311-3-230
311-3-460 CP-311-3-460 CONTROL PKG, 311-3-460
311-3-575 CP-311-3-575 CONTROL PKG, 311-3-575
311-1-220-50 CP-311-1-220-50 CONTROL PKG, 311-1-220-50
311-3-230-50 CP-311-3-230-50 CONTROL PKG, 311-3-230-50
311-3-400-50 CP-311-3-400-50 CONTROL PKG, 311-3-400-50

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Base Assembly
ITEM 19 - MOTOR
MODEL # MOTOR # DESCRIPTION
311-1-115 3186-1-P MOTOR, 2HP, 1PH, 3450 RPM
311-1-230 3186-1-P MOTOR, 2HP, 1PH, 3450 RPM
311-3-230 3186-3-P MOTOR, 2HP, 3PH, 3450 RPM
311-3-460 3186-3-P MOTOR, 2HP, 3PH, 3450 RPM
311-3-575 3186-575-P MOTOR, 2HP, 3PH, 3450 RPM 575V
311-1-220-50 3186-1-50-P MOTOR, 2HP, 1PH, 2850 RPM 50HZ
311-3-230-50 3186-3-50-P MOTOR, 2HP, 3PH, 2850 RPM 50HZ
311-3-400-50 3186-3-50-P MOTOR, 2HP, 3PH, 2850 RPM 50HZ

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Automated Tilt-To-Load Drum Rotators
Operator’s Manual for Morse 311 Series Automated Tilt-To-Load Drum Rotators
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Tilt Assembly

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Automated Tilt-To-Load Drum Rotators
Operator’s Manual for Morse 311 Series Automated Tilt-To-Load Drum Rotators
Serial Number 309425 to 315600
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