Overhaul; Disposal; Troubleshooter's Checklist; Warranty - pewag VCW Mode D'emploi

• 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 shackle pin (6) can be removed through the assembly hole.
• Remove the connecting piece (18) and the cam assembling (2).
• Dismantle the lever (4) by removing the retaining pin (10) and taking the lock assembling (3) out of the clamp.
• Remove the pivot (8) using a socket and ring spanner.
• Clean all parts with a standard degreasant.
• Grease all spindles with bearing grease.
• Oil the spring if necessary.
• Assemble all the parts in reverse order.
• Always insert new original retaining pins (10).
• Regularly replace the pivot bolt (11) and nut (12).
• Only use original pewag components.
• Remove any burr 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.
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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

Fault
Load slipping
Lifting shackle pivoting badly
Fork pivoting badly
Body bent
Lifting shackle oval shape
Spring defective
Spindle bent

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.
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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
Clamp overloaded
Action
Clean
Clean
Overhaul
Reject
Reject shackle
Reject fork
Reject clamp
Reject clamp
Reject spring
Reject clamp