Sealey DG02 - Manual

InstructIons for:
ForkliFt drUM claMp single 205ltr
Model no:
dg02.V2
thank you for purchasing a sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions
and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
1. saFetY instrUctions
IMPORTANT: please read tHese instrUctions careFUllY. note tHe saFe operational reQUireMents, Warnings and
caUtions. Use tHe prodUct correctlY and WitH care For tHe pUrpose For WHicH it is intended. FailUre to do so MaY
caUse daMage and/or personal inJUrY and Will inValidate tHe WarrantY. please keep instrUctions saFe For FUtUre Use.
2. introdUction
 forklift trucks should only be used by fully trained personnel.
 do not load more than one drum.
 do not use on drums with removable tops.
 ensure jaw mechanism is folded back onto main frame of the drum clamp when not in use (removed from forklift truck).
 Also fold back jaw mechanism onto main frame of the drum clamp if driving long distances whilst not carrying drums.
 do not overload the drum clamp - maximum capacity is 680kg.
 do not allow others to ride on the drum clamp when fitted to forklift.
 only use on firm, level, unobstructed surfaces which are capable of supporting the forklift, clamp and a fully loaded drum.
 Whilst operating the forklift and drum clamp ensure a safe distance from other personnel.
 this product should not be used for moving empty drums.
 Warning! failure to comply with these instructions may result in loss of load, damage to forklift and drum clamp or other property and/or
personal injury .
A simple mechanical feature allows drums to be picked up, relocated and released without the forklift operator leaving the driving position.
secures tightly to forklift arms using hand screws. Heavy-duty steel construction. suitable for use with 205ltr drums.
note: only for use with drums having a permanently fitted top. do not use on drums with removable tops.
3. operating instrUctions
3.1 Fitting the drum clamp onto a forklift truck.
3.1.1. ensure the forklift truck’s forks are the correct distance apart to fit into the drum clamp.
3.1.2. drive forklift forwards so that forks enter the 2 large slots in the drum clamp (fig.1) and continue forwards until the forks are fully
inserted in the drum clamp.
3.1.3. tighten down fully the 2 large t-Bar tightening bolts.
3.1.4. If driving a long distance before picking up any drums fold back the operating jaw mechanism onto the main frame of the drum clamp.
3.2 picking up a drum using the drum clamp.
3.2.1. If necessary fold out the jaw mechanism.
3.2.2. drive the forklift slowly towards drum to be picked up, ensuring the clamp jaws are just above the top of the drum (fig.2). When
jaws are above the drum, slowly lower forks and as the jaws are lifted by contact with the drum they will also start to widen out
around the drum.
3.2.3. continue to lower the forks and the jaws will slide down over the drum. then lift the forks and the jaws will clamp around drum just
under the top lip (fig.3).
3.2.4. continue to raise the forks to lift drum from ground.
fig. 1 fig. 2 fig.3
dG02.V2 Issue no.1 21/08/09