Hawk Industries Hawkjaw Sr. Manual ALS Serial Numbers 1 to 100 - Manual (Page 38)

Changing the Heel Dies
Tools Required
3/4" wrench, See Drawings p. 98, 100.
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
38 Maintenance & Repair
D
Top Wrench Heel Die
1. Use the 3/4" wrench to remove
the Heel Die Roller Bolts (B)
on the top of the Die Rollers (R).
2. Remove the Roller Bushings
(RB).
3. Remove the Heel Die Rollers
(R).
4. Pull out the Heel Die Pin (P).
5. Remove the Top Die Retainer
(DR).
6. Slide out the worn Die (D).
R
B
RB
DH
Continued on next page.
P
DR