PLANETARY GP-TRANSMISSION 6I8501 - Caterpillar

TYPE="LEVEL" DEPTH="1" @@@-->Engine Lifting
The warning message for lifting the engine is located on the valve covers.
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Improper lift rigging can allow unit to tumble causing injury and damage.
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Never bend the eyebolts and the brackets. Only load the eyebolts and the brackets under tension. Remember that the capacity of an eyebolt is less as the angle between the supporting members and the object becomes less than 90 degrees.When it is necessary to remove a component at an angle, only use a link bracket that is properly rated for the weight.
Use a hoist to remove heavy components. Use an adjustable lifting beam to lift the engine. All supporting members (chains and cables) should be parallel to each other. The chains and cables should be perpendicular to the top of the object that is being lifted.Some removals require lifting fixtures in order to obtain proper balance. Lifting fixtures also help to provide safety.To remove the engine ONLY, use the lifting eyes that are on the engine.Lifting eyes are designed and installed for the specific engine 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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Table 1
Dimensions for the Lifting Beam
Engine A B C
3508 1096 mm (43.0 inch) 1112 mm (43.8 inch) 12° Max
3512 1096 mm (43.0 inch) 1652 mm (65.0 inch) 12° Max
3516 1096 mm (43.0 inch) 2192 mm (86.3 inch) 12° Max
Table 2
Engine Weight
Engine Approximate Net Dry Engine Weight Without Transmission
kg (lb)
3508B 4912 kg (10829 lb)
3512B
3512C 5766 kg (12712 lb)
3516B
3516C 8408 kg (18536 lb) Lifting the Entire Package
Do NOT use the engine lifting eyes or the generator lifting eyes to lift the entire package. Lifting points have been provided on the base rails of the generator set for lifting the entire package. However, lifting the engine and the generator together requires special equipment and procedures. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for information regarding fixtures for proper lifting of your complete package.Lifting the Engine Only
To remove the engine ONLY, use the lifting eyes that are on the engine.Lifting the Generator Only
To remove the generator ONLY, use the lifting eyes that are on the generator.