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CONTENTS

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Receiving Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1 - 2
Machine Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3 
Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .     4 - 6
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6
Center of Gravity Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6

Operator’s Manual 

for Morse 

Model 289F 

MORStak

TM

 Forklift-Mounted 

Drum Racker

Serial Number 243093 to ______

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 modifications, unauthorized repairs or parts substitution.

Safety Information

While Morse Manufacturing Co. drum handling equipment is 

engineered for safety and efficiency, 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 hand 

wheel and saddle assembly. Inspect saddle assembly for proper 

operation. Perform necessary load test, inspections, operator 

training, etc.

Copyright 2022  -  Morse Mfg. Co., Inc. 

 

Form OM289F (243093-______)   

(Updated 26 Jul., 2022)

  

 

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The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment

Model 289F

MORStak

TM

 Forklift-Mounted Drum Racker

service@morsedrum.com

103 Kuhn Rd.

Syracuse, NY, 13208 U.S.A.

morsedrum.com

(315) 437-8475

Summary of Contents for MORStak 289F

Page 1: ...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 modifications unauthorized repairs or parts substitution Safety Information While Morse Manufacturing Co drum handling equipment is ...

Page 2: ...to perform a specific job and alterations may result in injury to operator or machine WARNING No Loose Fitting Clothing Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the job Loose fitting clothing may become caught on the machinery and cause severe personal injury CAUTION Wear safety shoes with non slip soles and hard toe protection CAUTION DO NOT allow drum to impact on floor gr...

Page 3: ...should remain behind the lift truck during operation of the lift or tilt mechanisms WARNING Tilt Drum Only When Sufficiently Above the Floor The bottom of the upright drum should be at least 6 above the floor The operator should make sure the drum holder and drum will not come in contact with the floor rack or other obstruction during tilting of the drum or the drum could be dislodged or dropped D...

Page 4: ...ost load on your equipment 6 Prior to initial use inspect all moving parts and test rotation of saddle drum holder assembly Inspect saddle assembly for proper operation Perform necessary load test inspections operator training etc Operation 1 Before sliding forklift forks into the fork tubes adjust forks to an inside spread of 26 66 cm minimum Lock forks into position on the forklift carriage 2 Dr...

Page 5: ...sabled 9 Drive the unit to the drum storage area and raise or lower the drum to a height that is a couple inches higher than the shelf height Drive the unit into the storage position and carefully lower the drum onto the rack The two parallel drum supporting bars should be just below the walls of the drum but still above the rack This will allow clearance to withdraw the MORStakTM and leave the dr...

Page 6: ...rip pad hand crank counter clockwise to the full open position Raise the drum holder assembly about 12 30 5 cm until the rim grip pads are clearly above the top of the drum Drive the MORStakTM attachment back to clear the drum Maintenance Periodic inspection for the general condition of structural and mechanical components is imperative for safe and efficient operation Periodically inspect all mov...

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