11. Warranty
pewag austria GmbH provides provides end users with a 5 year warranty on its lifting clamps. This warranty is
applicable to the original end user of the lifting clamps. This warranty applies only if the clamp has been inspected,
checked and in line with the manufacturer's and distributor's instructions during the entire warranty period. This
warranty period of 5 years is valid from the day of purchase, and is subject to all conditions and specifications stated
in this document.
12. Conditions and Specifications
This warranty only covers faults which are due to production errors and occur during normal use. The warranty
covers no wear to components such as pivots, cam assemblies, lock springs etc. Should there be any kind of failure
within this warranty period, the lifting clamp will be replaced or repaired following assessment by the producer.
No warranty is given to clamps with faults due to the following:
• Normal wear
• Overload
• Wrong and/or careless use
• Damages
• Not following procedures and measures
• Hoisting differing material other than indicated on clamp or stated in the user's manual
• Adapting and/or modifying of the pewag clamp
• The incompetent use of the clamp, and not following all indications which are stated in the user's manual
• When maintenance and/or revision has not been carried out by an authorised pewag distributor
The producer is not responsible for incidental damage or damage due to incorrect use of the lifting clamps
as well as from violation of this manual.
13. Safety Inspection
All inspection and repairs must be recorded in the maintenance diagram. This does not only apply to your own
inspections but also to inspections which are carried out by your authorised pewag dealer. When the clamp is
handed in for maintenance and inspection, you must always provide the maintenance diagram.
Defective Lifting Clamps
When a form of wear or damage is indicated, you must take the following measures:
• Take the lifting clamp out of service. (Note down the date of failure of the lifting clamp)
• Try to identify the cause of the failure, for example (complete list is available is Chapter 10):
Such damages are not covered by the warranty! To guarantee your own safety and that of your colleagues you
are obliged to follow this procedure
• Return your lifting clamp (with the maintenance history) to your authorised pewag distributor
• If the lifting clamp has been revised/repaired by your distributor, you can safely use your clamp again
14. Inspection Schedule
Months
Years
Safety inspections by
your own inspector
Maintenance by an
official pewag distributor
Revision by an official
pewag distributor
4
8
12
16
20
1
2
24
28
32
36
40
3
44
48
52
56
60
4
5
13
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