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• Remove the lifting shackle (3) and the spacers (5).
• Unscrew both clamping halves from the threaded spindle.
• Clean all parts with a standard degreasant.
• Grease the shackle pin, threaded spindle and spindle bushes with bearing grease.
Assembling of SVW/SVSW/SVSUW For assembling the clamp, please proceed as follows:
• Assemble all the parts in reverse sequence.
Note: the two spindle pins must be screwed on to the threaded spindle over the same length in relation to the
centre, before the spindle head is fitted.
• Always use new original retaining pins.
• When replacing parts, always use original pewag components.
• Remove any burr with a file.
• During assembly, all parts are to be assembled in reverse sequence. Always use original pewag components. After
assembly, the clamp is to be tested using a certified testing bench.
Disassembling of the BSW screw clamp
Important! Mark the individual elements and their mounting positions during disassembly to ensure that during re-
assembly they are mounted in the correct order and in the correct positions.
- Remove the retaining pin (5), with which the lifting eye spindle (3) is secured, from the frame (1).
- Remove the spindle (3) and the lifting shackle (4).
- Unscrew the screw spindle (2) from the frame (1) and remove it.
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BSW assembly
When reassembling the clamps, assemble all parts in reverse order. To ensure the security of the clamp, only use
the original pewag replacement parts when repairing the clamp. Make sure they are clearly marked to allow proper
identification. If you carry out any inspections, repairs or modifications yourself, you will nullify all forms of warranty
and product liability. After inspection, repair and/or reassembling, the screw clamps should be tested using a certified
testing bench.
8. Overhaul
At least once (1x) a year or if the clamp becomes damaged, the safety clamp should be inspected, tested and if
necessary overhauled by pewag austria GmbH or by a recognised mechanical repair centre.
9. Disposal
Once it the clamp has reached its life cycle end, the clamp can be treated as scrap iron, provided that the clamp is
rendered unfit for further use.
10. Troubleshooter's Checklist
Fault Possible Cause
Clamp is shifting Clamp not closed
Threaded spindle dirty
Threaded spindle worn out
Jaws bent open
Load is dirty
Lifting shackle pivoting badly Lifting shackle overloaded
Body bent Clamp overloaded
Lifting shackle oval Clamp overloaded
Shackle pins bent Clamp overloaded
Retaining pins missing Incorrectly assembled
Clamp difficult to open/close Threaded spindle dirty
Threaded spindle bent
Clamp worn out
Clamp contaminated
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Action
Close clamp
Clean spindle
Reject clamp
Reject clamp
Clean load
Reject shackle
Reject clamp
Reject clamp
Reject clamp
Fit new retaining pins
Clean spindle
Overhaul clamp
Reject clamp
Clean clamp
11. Warranty
pewag austria GmbH 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
maintained 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 inspections and repairs must be recorded in the inspection schedule. This does not only apply to your own
inspections but also to inspections which are carried out by your authorised pewag distributor. 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 the date of failure of the lifting clamp)
• Try to identify the cause of the failure, for example (complete list is available in chapter 10). Such damages are not
covered by the guarantee! 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 recognised mechanical repair centre
• If the lifting clamp has been revised / repaired you can safely use your clamp again. Please note this date in your
maintenance diagram
14. Inspection Schedule
Months 4 8 12 16
Years 1
Safety inspections by
your own inspector
Maintenance by an
official pewag distributor
Revision by an official
pewag distributor
20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52
2 3 4
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