23 WEBM1000 Safety Section (D6T LGP (OEM)) Fire Prevention and Explosion Prevention Cracking End fittings are damaged or leaking. Discoloration Outer coverings are chafed or cut. Cuts on insulation Wires are exposed. Other damage Outer coverings are swelling or ballooning. Make sure that all clamps, guards, clips, and straps are reinstalled correctly. This actioin will help to prevent vibration, rubbing against other parts, and excessive heat during machine operation. Flexible parts of the hoses are kinked. Outer covers have exposed embedded armoring. Attaching electrical wiring to hoses and tubes that contain flammable fluids or combustible fluids should be avoided.
End fittings are displaced. Make sure that all clamps, guards, and heat shields are installed correctly. During machine operation, this action will help to prevent vibration, rubbing against other parts, excessive heat, and failure of lines, tubes, and hoses. Consult your Cat dealer for repair or for replacement parts. Keep wiring and electrical connections free of debris. Do not operate a machine when a fire hazard exists. Repair any lines that 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.
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. Ether 22 Ether (if equipped) is commonly used in cold- weather applications. Ether is flammable and poisonous. Follow the correct cold engine starting procedures. Refer to the section in the Operation and Maintenance Manual, with the label “Engine Starting”. Do not spray ether manually into an engine if the machine is equipped with a thermal starting aid for cold weather starting. Use ether in ventilated areas.
Do not smoke while you are replacing an ether cylinder or while you are using an ether spray. 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. Do not store ether cylinders in living areas or in the operator 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 puncture an ether cylinder. Keep ether cylinders away from unauthorized personnel. Replace the affected parts if any of the following conditions are present: Fire Extinguisher As an additional safety measure, keep a fire extinguisher on the machine.