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6. Maintenance
Check the general condition of the clamp at least once a month; see Chapter 7 – “Disassembling/Assembling”.
• Do not use the clamp if:
- the body is damaged or deformed, particularly in the corners of the jaws.
- the fastening is visibly deformed.
- the cam is stretched or broken.
- the spindle mechanism is faulty or no longer works.
- the split pin is missing.
- the marking on the clamp is no longer legible.
Depending on the defects discovered:
• dismantle and clean the clamp (see Chapter 7 – Disassembling/Assembling ) or
• have the clamp overhauled by pewag austria GmbH or another recognised mechanical repair centre (see Chapter 8 –
Overhaul).
If in doubt, contact your supplier.
7. Disassembling/Assembling
• Open the clamp completely.
• Carefully remove the spindle from the body. (1)
• The cam can now be removed from the spindle. (2)
• Remove the fastening. (3)
• Remove the pivot by removing the nut and bolt. (6 & 7)
• Clean all parts using a standard degreasing agent.
• Grease the spindle and the inside of the cam.
• Replace all parts in reverse sequence.
• Always install new, original split pins.
• When replacing parts, always use original
pewag parts.
• Remove any burr with a file.
If in doubt, contact your supplier.
8. Overhaul
At least once (1x) a year, or if the clamp becomes damaged, it must be inspected, tested and if necessary overhauled
by pewag austria GmbH or other recognised mechanical repair centre.
9. Disposal
At the end of its working life, the clamp can be treated as scrap iron, provided it has been rendered unfit for further use.
