Changing the heel dies (cont.) – Hawk Industries Hawkjaw Jr. Manual 65K-ALS Serial Numbers 4 to 9 User Manual
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Changing the Heel Dies (cont.)
3/4" wrench, See Drawings p. 128.
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, push, and pull all control
buttons repeatedly to bleed
hydraulic pressure.
4. Disconnect the Air power supply.
5. Press, push, and pull all control
buttons repeatedly to bleed air
pressure.
6. Assume that there is still a load on
every actuator. Proceed with
caution.
Initial Steps
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. Pull out the Die Holder (DH).
4. Slide out the worn Die (D).
5. Make sure the back and sides of
the new Die are clean.
Continued on next page.
B
DH
D
DB
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