HOSE 2459368 - Caterpillar

Improper lifting or tiedowns can allow load to shift and can cause injury and damage.
Use a hoist to remove heavy components. Use an adjustable lifting beam, if necessary. Some removals require lifting fixtures in order to obtain proper balance and safety.Lifting eyes are designed and installed for the specific arrangement. Alterations to the lifting eyes and/or the engine make the lifting eyes and the lifting fixtures obsolete. If alterations are made, ensure that proper lifting devices are provided. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for information regarding fixtures for proper engine lifting.
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Label for lifting eyeLifting labels are located on the lifting eyes and on the bottom of the genset. Lifting labels may be placed in other locations also. These labels designate the proper lifting locations for the genset and the weight that may be safely lifted from the location. Some gensets may be lifted at the base of the genset. Use the configuration that is on the lifting label in order to lift the generator set. Use lifting devices that are properly rated for the weight of the generator set.On some enclosed generator sets, removal of a top cover/platel of the enclosure may be necessary in order to access the lifting eye.Note: Never lift a generator set that has fuel on board.A special lifting device is available for lifting the engine out of the genset. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for further information.The following labels will be on the genset. Take care to review the weight limits before lifting the genset.
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Label for the Center of Gravity
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Safety Message for lifting the 6000Kg generator set by four points
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Safety Message for 6000Kg lifting point liftingEngine Lifting with a Generator
Do not use the engine or generator lifting eyes to remove the engine and generator while bolted together.
Lifting the engine and the generator when bolted together requires special tooling and procedures. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for information regarding fixtures for proper lifting of your complete package.During lifting a generator set package it may not be level if the unit is lifted with a lifting arch which has one or two lifting eyes depending on selected options. A counterweight can be added between the package frame rails whenever the application requires frequent relocation of the unit. For complete information about adding the counterweight, consult your Caterpillar dealer.The lifting arch which has one or two lifting eyes is secured from the factory before the enclosure is shipped. The correct orientation of the single point lifting eye will allow you to look through the eye when standing at the side of the enclosure. The lifting eye may stretch when the package is lifted. Incorrect lifting practices may cause the locking nuts to loosen. Incorrect lifting practices could cause the single lifting eye to swivel. Ensure that the lifting eye is correctly oriented on the packaged generator set. Ensure that the lifting arch and lifting eyes are tightened to the correct torque before you lift the packaged generator set.Engine Lifting with a Fuel Tank
Lifting the engine