
SEBU8213-04 21
Safety Section
Fire Prevention and Explosion Prevention
Attaching elec
trical wiring to hoses and tubes that
contain flammable fluids or combustible fluids should
be avoided.
Consult your Caterpillar dealer for repair or for
replacement parts.
Keep wiring and electrical connections free of debris.
Lines, Tubes and Hoses
Do not bend h
igh 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 tig
hten all connections to the recommended
torque.
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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 c
ause 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.
Rep
lace the affected parts if any of the following
conditions are present:
•
End
fittings are damaged or leaking.
•
Outer coverings are chafed or cut.
•
Wires are exposed.
•
Ou
ter coverings are swelling or ballooning.
•
Flexible parts of the hoses are kinked.
•
Outer covers have exposed embedded armoring.
•
E
nd fittings are displaced.
Make sure that a
ll clamps, guards, and heat shields
are installed correctly. During machine operation, this
will help to prevent vibration, rubbing against other
parts, excess
ive heat, and failure of lines, tubes and
hoses.
Do not operat
eamachinewhenafire hazard
exists. Repair any lines that are corroded, loose
or damaged. Leaks may provide fuel for fires.
Consult you
r Caterpillar dealer for repair or for
replacement parts. Use genuine Caterpillar parts or
the equivalent, for capabilities of both the pressure
limit and te
mperature limit.
Ether
Ether (if equipped) is commonly used in cold weather
applicati
ons. Ether is flammable and poisonous.
Follow the correct cold engine starting procedures.
Refer to t
he section in the Operation and Maintenance
Manual with the label “Engine Starting”.
Do not spr
ay ether manually into an engine if the
machine is equipped with a thermal starting aid for
cold weather starting.
Use ether in well ventilated areas. Do not smoke
while you are replacing an ether cylinder or while you
are usin
ganetherspray.
Do not store ether cylinders in living areas or in the
operat
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 o
pen flames or sparks.
Dispose of used ether cylinders properly. Do not
punct
ure an ether cylinder. Keep ether cylinders
away from unauthorized personnel.
Fire Extinguisher
As an
additional safety measure, keep a fire
extinguisher on the machine.
Be fa
miliar with the operation of the fire extinguisher.
Inspect the fi re extinguisher and service the fire
extinguisher regularly. Follow the recommendations
on t
he instruction plate.
Consider installation of an aftermarket Fire
Sup
pression System, if the application and working
conditions warrant the installation.