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Safety Section (D6T LGP (OEM)) WEBM1000
Fire Safety
Be familiar with the operation of the fire extinguisher.
Inspect the fire extinguisher and service the fire
extinguisher regularly. Follow the recommendations
on the instruction plate.
Consider installation of an aftermarket Fire
Su
ppression Syste
m, if the application and working
conditions warrant the installation.
Fire Safety
Note: Locate secondary exits and how to use the
secondary exits before you operate the machine.
Note: Locate fire extinguishers and how to use a
fi
re extinguisher before you operate the machine.
If you find that you are involved in a machine fire,
your sa
fety and that of others on site is the top
priority. The following actions should only be
performed if the actions do not present a danger or
risk to you and any nearby people. At all times you
should assess the risk of personal injury and move
away to a safe distance as soon as you feel unsafe.
Move the machine away from nearby combustible
ma
te
rial such as fuel/oil stations, structures, trash,
mulch and timber.
Lower any implements and turn off the engine as
soo
n as possible.
If you leave the engine running,
the engine will continue to feed a fire. The fire will be
fed from any damaged hoses that are attached to
the engine or pumps.
If possible, turn the battery disconnect switch to the
OFF pos
ition. Disconnecting the batter
y will remove
the ignition source in the event of an electrical short.
Disconnecting the battery will eliminate a second
ignition source if electrical wiring is damaged by the
fire, resulting in a short circuit.
Notify emergency personnel of the fire and your
location.
If your machine is equipped with a fire suppression
sys
tem,
follow the manufacturers procedure for
activating the system.
Note: Fir
e suppression systems need to be
re
gularly inspected by qualified personnel. You must
be trained to operate the fire suppression system.
Use the on-board fire extinguisher and use the
fo
llowi
ng procedure:
1. Pull the pin.
2. Aim the extinguisher or nozzle at the base of the
fire
.
3. Squeeze the handle and release the
exti
nguishing agent.
4. Sweep the extinguisher from side to side across
the ba
se of the fire until the fire is out.
Remember, if you are unable to do anything else,
shut
off the machine before exiting. By shutting off
the machine, fuels will not continue to be pumped
into the fire.
If the fire grows out of control, be aware of the
fo
llowi
ng risks:
• Tires on wheeled machines pose a risk of
explosio
n as tires burn. Hot shrapnel and debris
can be thrown great distances in an explosion.
• Tanks, accumulators, hoses, and fittings can
r
upt
ure in a fire, spraying fuels and shrapnel over
a large area.
• Remember that nearly all of the fluids on the
ma
chine
are flammable, including coolant and
oils. Additionally, plastics, rubbers, fabrics, and
resins in fiberglass panels are also flammable.
Fire Extinguisher Location
Make sure that a fire extinguisher is available. Be
familiar with the operation of the fire extinguisher.
Inspect the fire extinguisher and service the fire
extinguisher. Obey the recommendations on the
instruction plate.
Mount the fire extinguisher in the accepted location
per local r
egulations.
I
f your machine is equipped with a ROPS structure,
strap
the mounting plate to the ROPS in order to
mount the fire extinguisher. If the weight of the fire
extinguisher exceeds 4.5 kg (10 lb), mount the fire
extinguisher near the bottom of the ROPS. Do not
mount the fire extinguisher at the upper one-third
area of the ROPS.
Do not weld the ROPS structure in order to install
the fir
e
extinguisher. Also, do not drill holes in the
ROPS structure in order to mount the fire
extinguisher on the ROPS.
Consult your Cat dealer for the proper procedure for
mo
untin
g the fire extinguisher.
Track Information
Track adjusting systems use either grease or oil
under high pressure to keep the track under tension.