STUD 5D0600 - Caterpillar

Personal injury can result from hot coolant, steam and alkali.At operating temperature, engine coolant is hot and under pressure. The heat exchanger and all lines to heaters or the engine contain hot coolant or steam. Any contact can cause severe burns.Remove the filler cap slowly to relieve pressure only when the engine is stopped and the filler cap for the heat exchanger is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.Cooling System Conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
The interval for the maintenance of the shell and tube heat exchanger depends on the operating environment and the operating time. The sea water that is circulated through the heat exchanger and the amount of operating time affects the following items:
Cleanliness of the tubes for the heat exchanger
Effectiveness of the heat exchanger systemOperating in water that contains the following will adversely affect the heat exchanger system: silt, sediment, salt and algae. In addition, intermittent use will adversely affect the heat exchanger system.The following items indicate that the heat exchanger may require cleaning:
Increased coolant temperature
Engine overheating
Excessive pressure drop between the water inlet and the water outletAn operator that is familiar with the normal operating temperature of the coolant can determine when the coolant temperature is out of the normal range. Inspection and maintenance of the heat exchanger are required if the engine is overheating.Cleaning the Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
The following general guidelines are for cleaning a shell and tube heat exchanger.
Drain the heat exchanger.
Remove the heat exchanger.
Turn the heat exchanger core upside-down in order to remove debris.
Do not use a high concentration of caustic cleaner to clean the core. A high concentration of caustic cleaner can attack the internal metals of the core and cause leakage. Only use the recommended concentration of cleaner.
Back flush the core with cleaner. Caterpillar recommends the use of Hydrosolv liquid cleaner. Table 1 lists Hydrosolv liquid cleaners that are available from your Caterpillar dealer.
Table 1
Hydrosolv Liquid Cleaners(1)
Part Number Description Size
1U-5490 Hydrosolv 4165 19 L (5 US gallon)
174-6854 Hydrosolv 100 19 L (5 US gallon)
(1) Use a two to five percent concentration of the cleaner at temperatures up to 93°C (200°F). Refer to Application Guide, NEHS0526 or consult your Caterpillar dealer for more information.
Steam clean the core in order to remove any residue. Flush the tubes of the heat exchanger core. Remove any other trapped debris.
Wash the core with hot, soapy water. Rinse the core thoroughly with clean water.
Personal injury can result from air pressure.Personal injury