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WEBM1000 Safety Section (D6T LGP (OEM))
Fire Prevention and Explosion Prevention
•Cracking
• Discoloration
• Cuts on insulation
• Other damage
Make sure that all clamps, guards, clips, and straps
ar
e reinstalled
correctly. This actioin will help to
prevent vibration, rubbing against other parts, and
excessive heat during machine operation.
Attaching electrical wiring to hoses and tubes that
co
ntain fl
ammable fluids or combustible fluids
should be avoided.
Consult your Cat dealer for repair or for replacement
par
ts.
Keep
wiring and electrical connections free of
debris.
Lines, Tubes, and Hoses
Do not bend high-pressure lines. Do not strike high-
pressure lines. Do not install any lines that are bent
or damaged. Use the appropriate backup wrenches
in order to tighten all connections to the
recommended torque.
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Illustration 22
Check lines, tubes, and hoses carefully. Wear
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) in order to
check for leaks. Always use a board or cardboard
when you check for a leak. Leaking fluid that is
under pressure can penetrate body tissue. Fluid
penetration can cause serious injury and possible
death. A pin hole leak can cause severe injury. If
fluid is injected into your skin, you must get
treatment immediately. Seek treatment from a doctor
that is familiar with this type of injury.
Replace the affected parts if any of the following
co
nditions
are present:
• End fittings are damaged or leaking.
• Outer coverings are chafed or cut.
• Wires are exposed.
• Outer coverings are swelling or ballooning.
• Flexible parts of the hoses are kinked.
• Outer covers have exposed embedded armoring.
• End fittings are displaced.
Make sure that all clamps, guards, and heat shields
are installed corr
ectly. During machine operation,
this action will help to prevent vibration, rubbing
against other parts, excessive heat, and failure of
lines, tubes, and hoses.
Do not operate a machine when a fire hazard exists.
Repa
ir any lines t
hat are corroded, loose, or
damaged. Leaks may provide fuel for fires. Consult
your Cat dealer for repair or for replacement parts.
Use genuine Cat parts or the equivalent, for
capabilities of both the pressure limit and
temperature limit.
Ether
Ether (if equipped) is commonly used in cold-
weather applications. Ether is flammable and
poisonous.
Follow the correct cold engine starting procedures.
Ref
er
to the section in the Operation and
Maintenance Manual, with the label “Engine
Starting”.
Do not spray ether manually into an engine if the
m
achin
e is equipped with a thermal starting aid for
cold weather starting.
Use ether in ventilated areas. Do not smoke while
yo
u are re
placing an ether cylinder or while you are
using an ether spray.
Do not store ether cylinders in living areas or in the
ope
rat
or compartment of a machine. Do not store
ether cylinders in direct sunlight or in temperatures
above 49 C (120.2 F). Keep ether cylinders away
from open flames or sparks.
Dispose of used ether cylinders properly. Do not
pun
ctu
re an ether cylinder. Keep ether cylinders
away from unauthorized personnel.
Fire Extinguisher
As an additional safety measure, keep a fire
extinguisher on the machine.