morse 185G User manual

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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Parts List and Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 6
Operator’s Manual
for Morse Kontrol-Karrier
with 3-Piece Drum Holder
Model 185G
Serial number 0409 to 0516 (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 and test rotation of chain
wheel and drum holder assembly. Inspect drum holder assembly for
proper operation. Perform necessary load test, inspections, operator
training, etc.

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Operator’s Manual for Morse Kontrol-Karrier with 3-Piece Drum Holder
Model 185G Serial number 0409 to 0516 (MMYY)
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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.

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Operator’s Manual for Morse Kontrol-Karrier with 3-Piece Drum Holder
Model 185G Serial number 0409 to 0516 (MMYY)
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Machine Description
The Model 185G Kontrol-Karrier is designed to lift, transport, and dispense a
ribbed 55-gallon steel drum 22.5” in diameter. The maximum full-drum capacity
is 800 Lb. The capacity is derated to 500 Lb. for a half-full drum. The half-full
rating is based on the tilt mechanism’s capacity for handling an unbalanced
bottom-heavy drum.
Options
A 19”diameterribbed30-gallonsteeldrumcan behandledwithModel•
55/30-19GRDiameterAdaptorinstalled.
Important
Please read all instructions thoroughly before attempting to operate your1.
new Morse drum handler.
When loading, unloading, operating, or maintaining your MORSE drum2.
handler, always use care and good judgment. Maintain 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.
The 185 Series are a “Group 1 structural and mechanical” below-the-3.
hookliftingdevicewhicharecoveredbytheAmericanNationalStandard
ASMEB30.20.Theusershouldcomplywithallaspectsofthisstandard.

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Model 185G
Kontrol-Karrier with 3-Piece Drum Holder
Operator’s Manual for Morse Kontrol-Karrier with 3-Piece Drum Holder
Model 185G Serial number 0409 to 0516 (MMYY)
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Operating Instructions
StartwithKontrol-Karrierontheoor.Lowerhoistandengage1.
hoist hook to lift Kontrol-Karrier.
RaisehoisttoliftKontrol-Karrierclearofoorandtransportit2.
to the drum.
Suspend Kontrol-Karrier at a height which aligns drum saddle3.
with center of drum.
Pullthelinchpin(item109),openthetoggleclampandswing4.
both hinged bands to the open position. Push Kontrol-Karrier
against drum so that saddle will encircle drum.
Secure the drum: Close the two hinged bands around the drum,5.
latchthetoggleclampandinsertthelinchpin(seedetailA).
Raise hoist and position drum at pouring station.6.
Pour the drum by pulling on the pull chain (item 11) and rotating7.
the drum to a suitable pouring angle. For best control 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, crisscross 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8.
andlowerhoisttoreturndrumtooor.
To remove drum: Pull the linch pin, open the toggle clamp and9.
swing both hinged bands to the open position.
Maintenance
Periodic inspection for the general condition of structural and
mechanical components is imperative for safe and efcient
operation.
Lubricate gear teeth and roller chain.1.
Clean and oil saddle hinges and other moving parts periodically.2.
Clean and lubricate more often in environments where dust, dirt
or other foreign particles will effect the performance of moving
parts.
Periodically inspect all moving parts, framework, drum holder3.
and contact areas for signs of wear, fatigue, or loosening.
Tighten, adjust, or replace parts as necessary to prevent failure
and maintain proper function.
Worn or damaged parts must be properly replaced with the4.
correct, genuine Morse parts.
DetailA

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Model 185G
Kontrol-Karrier with 3-Piece Drum Holder
Operator’s Manual for Morse Kontrol-Karrier with 3-Piece Drum Holder
Model 185G Serial number 0409 to 0516 (MMYY)
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ITEM QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION
1 1 5000G-P SADDLEASM,MORCINCH,MOR,3PC
2 1 4494-P OVERHEADYOKEWELD,185GMOR
3 2 55-P WASHER,3/4SAEFL1-1/2OD
4* 1 64-P ROLL PIN, 3/16 X 1-1/4
5* 2 19-P BEARING,3/4”IDX2-1/2”
6 1 4497B-P IDLERARMW/BRG,185G&HDMOR
7 2 4602-P CAP,2X2,PLASTIC
8 1 5585-P CLEVIS PIN, GROOVE 3/4 X 2.813
9* 1 5245-P GUIDE,POCKETCHAINWHEEL
10* 1 1303-P POCKETCHAINWHEEL,3/4BORE
11* 1 3-185-P CHAIN,PULL,POCKET12’LENGTH
12 1 15-P COLLAR,3/4”ID
13* 1 7-P BEARING,3/4”IDX1-1/2”
14* 2 1411-P SPACER,SHAFTW/12TSPROCKET
15* 1 5135-P SHAFT,12TSPROCKET&SPACER
16 1 795-P LINK,MASTER,#35CHAIN
ITEM QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION
17* 1 735-P KEY,WOODRUFF,SIZE9,ASA606
18* 1 14-P GEAR,PINION,7TOOTH
19* 1 13-P SPROCKET#3536T,3/4”BORE
20* 1 12-P CHAIN,ROLLER,#35W/MLINK
21 1 4473-P SPACER,SPURGEAR,MOR
22* 1 23-P GEAR,SPUR,72T,1”HOLE
23 1 29-P SPACER,SPURGEAR.15”
24 2 4370-P SHCS, 3/8-16 X 1-3/8
25 2 1169-P NUT, 3/8-16 REV HEX LOCK
26* 1 18-P BEARING,1”IDX2-1/2”
27 1 16-P COLLAR,1”ID
28 1 4235-P CAP,PLASTIC,DRIVESHAFT
29 2 4481-P SCREW,8-18X5/8FHSQUARESS
30 1 4285-P COVERSET,30:1GEARS,REG
31 1 5330-P SNAPRING,EXT,HD,.078,3/4”
32 1 5269-P ROLL PIN, 3/16 X 1-3/4
* Recommended spare parts.

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Model 185G
Kontrol-Karrier with 3-Piece Drum Holder
Operator’s Manual for Morse Kontrol-Karrier with 3-Piece Drum Holder
Model 185G Serial number 0409 to 0516 (MMYY)
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ITEM QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION
101 2 1296-P HHCS, 1/4-20 X 7-1/2 GR5
102 2 1297-P NUT, 1/4-20 REV HEX LOCK
103 1 4491-P HINGE CPT, DRIVE, 3PC, MOR
104 1 4490-P HINGE CPT, IDLER, 3PC, MOR
105 2 2872-P NUT, 3/8-24 FIN HEX, PCR-2000
106 1 2674-P THREADEDBARREL,CAMLOCK
107 1 2870-P THREADEDROD,PCR-2000
108 1 2680-P CHAIN,KEEPER,LINCHPIN,6”
109 1 2871-P LINCHPIN,3PCSADDLE