Description
Drum Positioners allow fork truck driver to rotate standing drums to the horizontal racking position and vice-versa.
Slide the positioner extensions over the vertical drum. Drum Positioner rotates drum to horizontal position. Latching system will engage to allow horizontal positioning of the drum — it’s ready to slide into the rack. Mechanical operation relies on fork truck to rotate and lift drums. Fork pockets measure 7-1/2″W. x 2-1/2″H. usable on 20-1/2″ centers.
Positive latching system ensures safe handling of drums weighing up to 800 pounds. Slide the positioner extensions over the vertical drum. With the aid of the Drum Positioner, rotate drum to horizontal position.
Latching system will engage to allow horizontal positioning of drum. It’s now ready to slide into the rack.
Mechanical operation relies on fork truck to rotate and lift drums. Fork pockets measure 7.”W x 2.”H usable on 20.” centers. Units now feature a welded spacer to protect drum fixtures from damage when rotating.
Operating Instructions
- Insert the forks fully into the fork tubes. Secure the unit to the fork truck by looping the chain around the fork carriage and fastening it back to itself with a quick-link.
- To lay a drum onto its side: With the carrier resting on the ground, pull the carrier release cable to allow the drum carrier rods to drop to the vertical position. Center the carrier over the upright drum and carefully lower it until the carrier rests on top of the drum. Slowly move backwards while lowering the forks until the side of the drum rests on the floor. Lower the carrier a bit more to allow the latch to lock the rods into the horizontal position. The drum can then be picked up, transported, and placed horizontally into a rack or be stacked.
- To stand a drum upright: With the carriage locked into the horizontal position, slowly approach the top lid of the horizontal drum until the back of the carrier contacts the drum. Tilt fork truck carriage back and lift. Rest the carrier on the floor and pull the carrier release cable. Slowly move forward while raising the forks until the drum is upright.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Some Drum Positioners parts may have sharp edges, therefore CARE must be taken when handling various pieces to avoid injury. For safety, wear a pair of work gloves when assembling and performing any maintenance on units.
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