7. OVERHAULING :
At least once a year, or whenever there is damage to the clamp, please have the clamp checked, tested,
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and if necessary, overhauled by a recognised repair firm.
8. DESTRUCTION/MUTILATION:
At the end of its useful life, the clamp may be disposed off as scrap metal, after first mutilating it so as
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to make it unusable.
9. TROUBLE SHOOTING:
Problem
The load slips
The cam segment hinges with difficulty
The housing is crooked
The cam segment eyelet has become
oval
The cam segment is crooked
The clamping pins are missing
The clamp opens or closes with difficulty
In case of doubt, please refer to your supplier.
Possible Cause
The load is dirty
The cam segment is dirty
The cam segment is blunt
The jaws have become
permanently opened outwards
The cam segment is overloaded
The clamp is overloaded
The clamp is overloaded
The clamp is overloaded
Incorrect assembly
The clamp is worn out.
The clamp is dirty.
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Remedy
Clean the load
Clean the clamp
Overhaul the clamp
Discard the clamp
Discard the clamp
Discard the clamp
Discard the clamp
Discard the clamp
Put in new clamping
pins
Overhaul the clamp.
Clean the clamp.