BOLT-SOCKET HEAD 2N2658 - Caterpillar

REBE1641-00
26Jan2007
U-38
A-32
Safety
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE GENERATOR ON CERTAIN 3456 60HZ GENERATOR SETS.
4450 1404 1356 4457 PI10571
This Program must be administered as soon as possible.When reporting the repair, use "PI10571" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty ClaimDescription Code and "T" as the SIMS Description Code.
Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI10571" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number,"96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
PROBLEM
The generator fan will need to be replaced on certain 3456 60Hz Generator Sets. The suspect generator fans have exhibited issues that may cause the fan blades to separate which could result in personal injury or death. The generator fan 242-3919 can not be replaced in the field, The generator will have to be replaced.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
3456 C3G00944-00947, 951-953, 984-987, 989-991
C4G00587, 589-651, 653-705
PARTS NEEDED
No parts needed for this program
ACTION REQUIRED
Replace Generators.
Please refer to the attached Rework Procedure.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
This is a 16.0-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999
SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE GENERATOR
MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN 3456 60HZ GENERATOR SETS
Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:
New generator will need install because suspect generator fans have exhibited issues that may cause the fan blades to separate which could result in personal injury or death on the products listed below. You will not be charged for the service performed.
Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.
Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 26Jan2007 when scheduling this service.
We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed for your added safety and satisfaction.
Caterpillar Inc.
Identification #(s)
Attached to 26Jan2007 Service Letter
Rework Procedure
Replacing LC6 generator on affected Gensets.
1 NACD dealers use the NERO process to get a new generator for this rework procedure.
1.1 Dealers outside NACD contact Hezekiah Brown e-mail address BrownH1
1.2 Please e-mail package serial No., old generator serial No. and new generator serial No. after you have received the generator to Hezekiah Brown so TMI, SIMSi can be updated and new label can be issue from the factory.
2. Reference
RENR8643 ? Disassembly and assembly generator set
SEBU7829 ? Operation and maintenance manual 3456 generators.
SAE J620 ? Flywheel standard
3. Isolate genset before commencing any work on the unit, open genset breaker, put the 4 position start switch ESC into the off position on EMCP2 or push the stop button on the EMCP3, activate emergency stop, isolate the AC auxiliary voltage for battery chargers, coolant heaters, generator space heaters and disconnect battery cable. Ensure health and safety requirements are adhered to at all times.
4. Cut the cable ties on the ladder