INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Disassembly
Refer to exploded views on pages 6 and 7 for part numbers.
1. Remove roll pins for the gripping cam body pin (SC-54) and the
connecting yoke body pin (SC-37) and remove body pins.
2. Remove the lock handle assembly (SC-65).
a.) Remove the retainer pin on the lock spring shaft that keeps the
lock spring (SC-61) in position. Remove lock spring from lock.
b.) Remove the roll pin holding the lock handle to the lock’s handle
shaft. Remove handle, handle spacer, lock, and lock shim.
Note: 1/2 ton and 1 ton capacities do not have a lock shim.
3. Remove the gripping cam(s) (SC-50 or SC-42).
4. Grasp the lifting shackle (SC-10) and pull remaining parts (inside
assembly) out of the back of the clamp between the body bolts.
5. Remove the remaining pins from the inside assembly and separate the
parts making note of part numbers.
6. To disassemble the Universal Lifting Shackle (SC-10U) remove the roll
pins and remove the Universal Lifting Shackle Pin (SC-14).
Warning
Do Not:
Do not fi x, straighten, or heat treat the clamp body or any clamp parts.
Do not modify, weld, or change the clamp body or clamp parts in any
way.
Do not use any heating methods to clean parts.
Do:
Use only Genuine Safety Clamps Parts when replacing any part on a
Safety Clamp.
Do put enough value in yourself and those around you to follow all
guidelines in this manual for the protection of everyone.
Safety Clamps, Inc.
Model VL-Channel
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Inspection and Repair Log
Date
Inspection/Repair
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