Hawk Industries Hawkjaw Sr. Manual 100K-2GSR Serial Numbers 121 to 140 - Manual (Page 40)

Maintenance & Repair 39
Changing the Heel Dies Changing the Heel Dies
Initial Steps
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.
Middle Wrench Heel Die
1. Use the 3/4" wrench to remove
the Heel Die Roller 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.
6. Grease the back of the new Die.
7. Insert the new Die into the Die
Holder (DH) with the teeth of the
Die facing out.
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P B
DR
DH D