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Changing the grip cylinders – Hawk Industries Hawkjaw Sr. Manual ALS Serial Numbers 1 to 100 User Manual

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

Changing the Grip Cylinders

Maintenance

& Repair

Maintenance & Repair

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E

Tools Required

Initial Steps

Bottom 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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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.

RH

CH