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Model 400A-60-124
Hydra-Lift, 60”, Air Power Lift, Manual Tilt
Operator’s Manual for Morse Hydra-Lift Karrier Model 400A-60-124
Serial Number 1210 to ____ (MMYY)
morsedrum.com
Copyright 2022 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.
Form OM400-60-124 (1210-____)
(Updated 3 Mar, 2022)
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Machine Description
Model 400A-60-124 Hydra-Lift Karrier will pour a drum up to 72” (183 cm) high, measured
from the floor to the lowest point of a horizontal drum. It is designed to lift, transport, and
dispense a 55-gallon (210 liter) steel drum 22” to 23.5” (56 to 59.7 cm) in diameter.
Maximum full-drum capacity is 800 Lb. (363 kg). Capacity is derated to 500 Lb. (227 kg)
for a half-full drum. Half-full rating is based on the tilt mechanism’s capacity for handling
an unbalanced bottom-heavy drum.
Hand Wheel
Kit # 2690-P
16” (40.6 cm) diameter
Hand Wheel
with speed knob.
Replaces standard
Hand Crank to turn
drum.
Kit for customer to install
on EXISTING manual tilt
drum handler.
MORStop
TM
Tilt-Brake
Kit # 3900-P
Automatically holds
drum tilt angle until you
move it.
Kit for customer to install
on EXISTING manual tilt
drum handler.
55/30 Series Diameter Adapters
for drum with diameter smaller than 22”
(56 cm). To handle a smaller drum, insert the correct size Diameter Adapter
into the standard drum holder. See Diameter Adapter info at:
https://morsedrum.com/products/diameter-adapters
ONLY Diameter Adapters for drum with 17.5” (44.5 cm) diameter or smaller
have integrated brackets to prevent drum slipping length-ways.
NOTE:
For 30-gallon (114 Liter) PLASTIC drum, insert Diameter Adapter;
AND
install Bracket or Top Rim Clamp to prevent drum slipping.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent 30 to 55 gallon (114 to 210 L) size plastic drum from
slipping, you
MUST
install either Top Rim Clamp Kit or Bracket Assembly Kit.
1. Bracket Assembly Kit # 4556-P
is
required
to handle a RIMLESS
plastic drum (figure 2.1), and is also recommended for a fiber drum.
The Bracket adjusts for a 31” to 39” (79 to 99 cm) tall drum.
You can also handle a rimmed drum with the Bracket installed.
2. Top Rim Clamp Kit # 4560B-P
to handle a RIMMED plastic drum
(figure 2.2). Install the Top Rim Clamp Kit to handle a RIMMED
plastic, steel or fiber drum with suitable top rim.
ACCESSORIES
Figure 2.2
Kit # 4560B-P
Install Top Rim Clamp Kit
to handle RIMMED plastic
drum
Figure 2.1
Kit # 4556-P
Install Bracket Assembly Kit
to handle RIMLESS or
RIMMED plastic drum
