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Self-Tightening Clamps
USERS MANUAL
2003 © Chief Automotive Systems, Inc.
SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMPS USERS MANUAL
CHIEF’S LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY & LIABILITY Chief Automotive Systems, Inc. warrants for one year from date of installation and/or purchase any of its products which do not perform satisfactorily due to defect caused by faulty material or workmanship. Chief’s obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of products which are defective and which have not been misused, carelessly handled, or defaced by repair or repairs made or attempted by others. CHIEF AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. DOES NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DEATH, INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE OPERATOR’S NEGLIGENCE OR MISUSE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ITS ATTACHMENTS. CHIEF MAKES NO WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE REGARDING THE EQUIPMENT OR ANY PART OF THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THE LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY STATED ABOVE. Returned merchandise requires a “RETURNED GOODS AUTHORIZATION NUMBER” on the package. Authorization numbers can be obtained by calling or writing the Customer Service Department, Chief Automotive Systems, Inc. No returned merchandise will be accepted without an authorization number. All returned merchandise must be shipped freight prepaid (and may be subject to a handling and restocking charge) to: Chief Automotive Systems, Inc. Attn: Returned Goods Dept. 1924 E. Fourth St. P.O. Box 1368 Grand Island, Ne. 68802-1368 308-384-9747
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Your Authorized Chief Automotive Systems, Inc. Representative
SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMPS USERS MANUAL SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMPS The self-tightening clamps identified below are designed for use with Chief pulling systems. Improper application may cause serious injury, damage to the clamp and void any applicable warranties. IMPORTANT: Procedures in this manual are applicable to Chief’s 1 1/2” self-tightening clamp (Pt. No. 672000 - Figure 1) and 2” self-tightening clamp (Pt. No. 672034 - Figure 2). They are also applicable to the Chief Mini Bite Tite Clamp (Pt. No. CL0690CA), Chief Angle Bite Tite Clamp (Pt. No. CL1590CA), and Bite -Tite CClamp (Pt. No. CL1290CA).
1 1/2” Self-Tightening Clamp
Figure 1
2” Self-Tightening Clamp
Figure 2
PREPARATION Treat clamps (see Figure 3) with a small amount of anti-seize compound when new and anytime the compound is not present (after cleaning, etc.). Treat the areas indicated in Figures 4 - 6 below. NOTE: A light surface coating of anti-seize compound is enough. Too much may cause the wedge to slide too easily, resulting in the clamp biting too deeply into the metal to which it is attached.
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APPLICATION 1) Place the clamp in the desired position and hand-tighten enough to hold it in place. WARNING: Tighten only to the point the clamp will remain in place. Use a ratchet and socket if necessary (see Figure 7), but tighten only to the point the clamp will remain in place. Overtightening may cause the bolt or clamp to break under pulling pressure resulting in flying parts and severe personal injury and/or death. 2) Attach tower chain and remove the slack from the chain. 3) With slight pressure on the chain, tap the rear corner of the clamp with a hammer as shown in Figure 8. This will assist wedge movement before applying higher pulling pressure. 4) NEVER USE AN IMPACT WRENCH ON CLAMP BOLT! (See Figure 9.) The clamp is designed to self-tighten as pressure is applied.
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Chief reserves the right to alter product specifications and/or package components without notice. Form STC (Rev. 4/03) Part No. 619013
