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Safety Section
Burn Prevention
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Burn Prevention
SMCS Code: 1000; 4450; 7405
Do not touch any
part of an operating engine.
Allow the engine to cool before any maintenance
is performed on the engine. Relieve all pressure in
the appropria
te system before any lines, fittings or
related items are disconnected.
Coolant
When the engi
ne is at operating temperature, the
engine coolant is hot. The coolant is also under
pressure. The radiator and all lines to the heaters or
to the engine
contain hot coolant. Any contact with
hot coolant or with steam can cause severe burns.
Allow cooling system components to cool before the
cooling sys
tem is drained.
Check the coolant level after the engine has stopped
and the engi
ne has been allowed to cool. Ensure
that the filler cap is cool b efore removing the filler
cap. The filler cap must be cool enough to touch with
a bare hand
. Remove the filler cap slowly in order
to relieve pressure.
Cooling sy
stem conditioner contains alkali. Alkali can
cause personal injury. Do not allow alkali to contact
the skin, the eyes, or the mouth.
Oils
Hot oil and hot lubricating components can cause
personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components
to contac
ttheskin.
If the application has a makeup tank, remove the cap
for the ma
keup tank after the engine has stopped.
The filler cap must be cool to the touch.
Batteries
The liqui
d in a battery is an electrolyte. Electrolyte is
an acid that can cause personal injury. Do not allow
electrolyte to contact the skin or the eyes.
Do not smoke while checking the battery electrolyte
levels. Batteries give off flammable fumes which can
explode
.
Always wear protective glasses when you work with
batteri
es. Wash hands after touching batteries. The
use of gloves is recommended.
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Fire Prevention and Explosion
Prevention
SMCS Code: 1000; 4450; 7405
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All fuels, most lubricants, and some coolant mixtures
are flammabl
e.
Flammable fluids that are leaking or spilled onto hot
surfaces or
onto electrical components can cause
a fire. Fire may cause personal injury and property
damage.
A flash fire may result if the covers for the engine
crankcase are removed within fifteen minutes after
an emergen
cy shutdown.
Determinewhethertheenginewillbeoperatedinan
environme
nt that allows combustible gases to be
drawn into the air inlet system. These gases could
cause the engine to overspeed. Personal injury,
property
damage, or engine damage could result.
If the application involves the presence of combustible
gases, co
nsult your Caterpillar dealer for additional
information about suitable protection devices.
Remove al
l flammable materials such as fuel, oil, and
debris from the engine. Do not allow any flammable
materials to accumulate on the engine.
Store fuels and lubricants in properly marked
containers away from unauthorized persons. Store
oily rag
s and any flammable materials in protective
containers. Do not smoke in areas that are used for
storing flammable materials.
Do not expose the engine to any flame.
Exhaust
shields (if equipped) protect hot exhaust
components from oil or fuel spray in case of a line,
a tube, or a seal failure. Exhaust shields must be
instal
led correctly.