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

8. Overhaul

At least once a year, or if occasioned by damage to the clamp, the pewag BCW/BCW-A safety lifting clamp should
be inspected, tested and, if necessary, overhauled by pewag austria GmbH or a recognized mechanical repair and
service center.

9. Disposal

Once the pewag BCW/BCW-A safety lifting clamp has reached the end of its useful life, it can be treated as scrap
iron, provided that the clamp is rendered unfit for use.

10. Troubleshooter's Checklist

Fault
Load slips
Housing bent
Hinge pins are crooked
Retaining pins missing
Clamp opens/closes stiffly

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. 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 failures in the lifting tools which is the consequence of production errors which occur
during normal use. The warranty covers no wear to components such as pivots, pressure feet, cam assemblies,
lock springs etc. Should there be any kind of failure within this guarantee period, the lifting tool will be replaced or
repaired to insight of the producer.
No warranty is given to clamps due to the following failures:
• Regular wear
• Overload
• Wrong and/or carelessly use
• Damages
• Not following procedures and measures
• Hoisting differing material other than indicated on clamp or stated in the user-manual
• Adapting and/or modifying of the pewag clamp
• The injudicious use of the clamp, and not succeeding all indications which are stated in the user's manual
• When maintenance and/or revision has not been carried out by a recognized mechanical repair and
service center
The producer is not responsible for incidental damage or damage due to wrong use of the lifting tools as well as
from violation of this manual.
Possible Cause
Load is dirty
Clamping jaws are dirty
Gripper opening bent
Clamp overloaded
Clamp overloaded
Incorrect installation
Clamp is worn out
Clamp is dirty
Bolts too tightly fastened
Action
Clean the load
Clean the clamping jaws
Reject clamp
Reject clamp
Reject clamp
Fit new retaining pins
Reject clamp
Clean the clamping jaws
Adjust the bolts
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