Overhaul; Disposal; Troubleshooter's Checklist - pewag peCLAMP pro VCP Mode D'emploi

Guidelines for disassembling/assembling the
VUP lifting clamp
• Open the clamp to its full extent.
• Remove the tension spring (9). In the case of VUP 1.5 T
remove the retaining pin first (10).
• Remove the retaining pin (10) and the cam pin (7).
• Take the retaining pin (10) out of the connecting piece
(18) and remove the link pin (17).
• Remove the lifting shackle (16).
• Push the connecting piece (18) in until the spindle (6) of the
lifting shackle can be removed via the assembly hole.
• Remove the connecting piece (18) and the cam assembly (2).
• Dismantle the tension lever (4): by removing the retaining
pin (10) and taking the lock assembly (3) out of the clamp.
• Remove the pivot (8) using a hexagon key and ring spanner.
• Clean all parts with a standard degreasent.
• Grease all spindles with a bearing grease.
• Oil all springs if necessary.
• Assemble all parts in reverse order.
• Always replace original retaining pins (10).
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• Always replace the pivot bolt (11) and nut (12).
• Only use original pewag components.
• Remove any metal burrs with a file.

8. Overhaul

At least once (1x) a year (required by law), or if the clamp becomes damaged, the lifting clamp should be inspected,
tested and if necessary overhauled by pewag austria GmbH or another recognised mechanical repair centre. If in
doubt refer to your supplier.

9. Disposal

Provided that the clamp is rendered unfit for further use, it may be disposed of, in line with the local guidelines.

10. Troubleshooter's Checklist

Failure/malfunction
Load slipping
Lifting shackle pivoting poorly
Fork pivoting poorly
Casing bent
Oval shape lifting shackle
Spring defective
Retaining pins missing
Clamp difficult to open and
close
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Possible Cause
Load dirty
Pivot and/or cam dirty
Pivot and/or cam blunt
Jaws bent open
Lifting shackle overloaded
Fork overloaded
Clamp overloaded
Clamp overloaded
Spring worn out
Assembled incorrectly
Key slot dirty
Clamp overloaded
Clamp dirty
Clamp worn out
Action
Clean
Clean
Replace
Replace
Reject
Reject
Reject
Reject
Reject
Fit new retaining pins
Clean slot
Reject
Clean
Reject