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8. Overhaul
At least once (1x) a year, or if the clamp becomes damaged, the BLCW safety lifting clamp must be inspected,
tested and if necessary, overhauled by pewag austria GmbH or an authorised mechanical repair and service centre.
9. Disposal
Once the BLCW 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 further use.
10. Troubleshooter's Checklist
Fault
Load slips
Body bent
Lifting eye oval
Spindles bent
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. 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 measurements
stated in this document.
12. Conditions and Specifications
This warranty only covers faults which are 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 warranty period, the lifting clamp will be replaced or repaired following
assessment by of 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.
Possible Cause
Load dirty
Clamping jaws dirty
Legs bent open
Clamp overloaded
Clamp overloaded
Clamp overloaded
Incorrectly assembled
Clamp worn
Clamp dirty
Bolts fitted too tightly
Action
Clean load
Clean clamping jaws
Reject clamp
Reject clamp
Reject clamp
Reject clamp
Fit new retaining pins
Reject clamp
Clean clamp
Adjust the bolts
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