Hydra-lift, 60”, manual lift, manual tilt – HydroSurge 400A-60 User Manual

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Form PL400-60 (0604-____) (Updated 10/2007)

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Machine Description

The Model 400A-60 Hydra-Lift Karrier will pour a drum up to 60” high, measured from the floor to the lowest point of a horizontal

drum. It is designed to lift, transport, and dispense a ribbed 55-gallon steel drum 22.5” in diameter.

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A smaller diameter drum can be handled with the correct size 55/30 Series Diameter Adaptor installed
(see Diameter Adaptor literature)

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A 55-gallon plastic drum can be handled if the unit is equipped with an Adjustable Bracket (Option APS) or Top Rim Clamp
(Option ARC)

(see plastic drum option manual).

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.

Controls

The Morse Hydra-Lift Karrier is manually propelled and steered.

There are two functions for the operator to control (Figure 2.1):

1. “LIFT” and lower function for vertical positioning of the drum

2. “TILT” function to control the degree of rotation of the drum

LIFT and Lower Function

To raise the drum

a. Insert pump lever handle into pump socket.

b. With the release valve closed, begin to pump the lever handle.

The drum will lift.

To lower the drum

a. Open the release valve slowly, a part of a turn. Allow the

drum to descend at a controlled rate. The valve may be

reclosed to hold the drum at any height.

TILT Function

To tilt the drum

a. Turn the hand crank (item 90) to turn the drum.

b. Before releasing your grip on the hand crank, pull out the

crank stop pin (item 89) to block the hand crank from

spinning freely.

c. If the drum handler is equipped with the MORStop Tilt-Brake,

there is no need to use the stop pin. Braking is immediate

and self-actuating, without additional steps by the operator.

Note: To add the MORStop Tilt-Brake to an existing drum

handler, order part # 3900-P for a field installation kit.

Operator’s Manual for Morse Hydra-Lift Drum Karrier Model 400A-60

Serial Number 0604 to ____ (MMYY)

Figure 2.1

The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment

MODEL 400A-60

Hydra-Lift, 60”, Manual Lift, Manual Tilt