GASKET 6T9197 - Caterpillar

Caterpillar Products: AllIntroduction
This special instruction contains general information that can be referenced when a fire suppression system is installed on Caterpillar machines.Read the entire special instruction. Understand the information before you perform any procedures.Caterpillar products are designed to minimize ignition points that can result in a fire. Caterpillar machines are designed to meet international standards in order to minimize the risk of any fire hazard. Any change to the design of Caterpillar machines may adversely affect the following:
Equipment operation
System performance
Safety of the equipment
ServiceabilityThis special instruction is intended to provide basic guidelines concerning the installation of fire suppression systems. The information in this special instruction will provide important considerations in order to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of Caterpillar products and the fire suppression system.Important Safety Information
The following information is an explanation of various labels that are found in this document.WarningsThe warning label informs the technician that an injury or death can occur as a result of a condition that may exist.NoticesA notice informs the technician that component damage can occur as a result of a condition that exists.NotesA note contains general information for the technician about the operation that is being performed.Proper repair is important to the safe operation and the reliable operation of this machine. This document outlines basic recommended procedures. Some of the procedures require special tools, devices, or work methods.Before you perform any repairs or before you perform any maintenance, read all safety information. Understand all safety information before you perform any repairs or before you perform any maintenance.Safety information is provided in this document and on the machine. Safety information is also provided in the Operation and Maintenance Manual for each Caterpillar machine. If these hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or other persons.The "Safety Alert Symbol" that is followed by a "Signal Word" identifies a hazard. "DANGER", "", and "CAUTION" are "Signal Words".
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The signal word "" has the following meanings:
Pay Attention !
Become Alert !
Your Safety Is Involved !The message that appears under the safety alert symbol explains the hazard.Operations or conditions that may cause product damage are identified by "" labels on the machine and in the service information.The person that services the machine may be unfamiliar with many of the systems on the machine. Use caution when you perform service work. Special knowledge of the systems and of the components is important. Before you remove any component or before you disassemble any component obtain knowledge of the system and knowledge of the component.Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. The safety information in this document and the safety information on the machine are not all inclusive. You must determine that the tools, procedures, work methods, and operating techniques are safe. You must determine that the operation, lubrication, maintenance, and repair procedures will not damage the machine. Also, you must determine that the operation, lubrication, maintenance, and repair procedures will not make the machine unsafe.Basic Precautions
Improper operation, lubrication, maintenance