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Operator’s Manual for Morse Power Grip Fork Mount Drum Handler Model 290F

Serial Number 291995 to ______

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Copyright 2020 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.

Form PL290F (291995-______)

(Updated 27 Apr, 2020)

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Model 290F

Power Grip Fork Mount Drum Handler

Maintenance

Usinggreasefittingstolubeeachendofthecylinderclevisesindrumgrabassembly.Recommendedfrequency:Every6months.

1.

Clean and oil moving parts periodically. Clean & lubricate more often in environments where dust, dirt or other foreign particles will

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effecttheperformanceofmovingparts.

Periodicinspectionforthegeneralconditionofstructuralandmechanicalcomponentsisimperativeforsafeandefficientoperation.

3.

Periodically inspect all moving parts, framework, and contact areas for signs of wear, fatigue, or loosening. Tighten, adjust, or replace

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parts as necessary to prevent failure and maintain proper function.

Inspectthehydraulicsystemforoildrips,hosedamage,orothersignsofwear.Inspectthelevelandconditionofthehydraulicfluid.

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Replace any parts that show signs of wear.

Worn or damaged parts must be properly replaced with the correct, genuine Morse parts.

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HydraulicpumpisshippedfilledwithNocoPremiumplusautomatictransmissionfluidd/m.Materialsafetydatasheet(msds)

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is available online. Change oil yearly, or sooner depending on dirty conditions or outdoor use. Replace oil with Mobil dte 24 or

equivalent for indoor use (Mobil dte 13 for outdoor use).

Using Proper Grip Pressure:

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PresstheGRIP“CLOSE”buttontoclosethegrippersaround

the drum, ensuring there is adequate pressure to handle the

drum but not crush it.

Grip Pressure Adjustment:

With11/16”wrenchloosenlocknut.Thenuse3/16”hex

wrench to adjust the pressure control valve. Clockwise will

increase the hydraulic pressure.

Raiseforkstoclearthefloorandtransportdruminvertical

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position to dispensing location.

Topourdrum:PresstheTILT“FWD”buttononthependant,

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rotating drum to angle required for dispensing.

When dispensing is completed, rotate the drum back to

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verticalbypressingtheTILT“REV”buttononthependant.

While transporting, ensure that the drum is raised away from

thefloortopreventthedrumbottomfrominterferingwitha

pallet or other obstacle.

Lowerdrumtorestonfloor,pallet,orothersuitablesurface.

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To release drum grip, hold down the red SAFETY button, and

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presstheGRIP“OPEN”button.ThegripperswillNOTopenby

pressingonlytheGRIP“OPEN”button.

Operating Instructions (continued)