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Changing the heel dies – Hawk Industries Hawkjaw Sr. Manual 100K-2GSR Serial Numbers 101 to 120 User Manual

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Changing the Heel Dies

3/4" wrench, See Drawings.

Tools Required

1. Make sure the HawkJaw is off

the drill pipe connection and in
the rest position on the derrick.

2. Shut down the Hydraulic

power unit.

3. Press the Grip button

repeatedly to bleed hydraulic
pressure.

4. Disconnect the Air power

supply.

5. Push in the "E" stop.
6. Assume that there is still a load

on every actuator. Proceed with
caution.

Initial Steps

P

B

Bottom Wrench Heel Die

1. Use the 3/4" wrench to remove

the Heel Die Bolts (B).

2. Pull out the Heel Die Pin (P).
3. Remove the Top Die Retainer

(DR).

4. Slide out the worn Die (D).
5. Make sure the back and sides of

the new Die are clean.

Continued on next page.

DR

D

Maintenance & Repair

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Maintenance

& Repair