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

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Maintenance & Repair

Tools Required

Two 11/16" wrenches, Two 1 1/2"
wrenches

Changing the Grip Cylinders

E

CH

RH

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 (E).
6. Assume that there is still a load

on every actuator. Proceed with
caution.

Initial Steps

Top Grip Cylinder

1. Use the Two 11/16" wrenches to

slowly loosen the Rod side Hose
(RH). Check for fluid flow.
Bleed any pressure. Disconnect
the Rod side Hose (RH).

2. Use the Two 11/16" wrenches to

slowly loosen the Cap side Hose
(CH). Check for fluid flow.
Bleed any pressure. Disconnect
the Cap side Hose (CH).

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