Stronger Brush Springs Improve Actuator Service Life On Flexxaire Fans{1356}
Usage:
All Applicable Machines
Description of Change: New stronger brush springs can be installed to ensure proper contact between the brushes and the commutator of the actuator. If the control system shows an "Actuator Stall" fault code, the brush springs should be replaced.
All actuators shipped after February 25, 1999 will have a new set of brush springs installed. For all actuators shipped before this date, a repair kit is available from Flexxaire Mfg. Inc. at no charge. The part number from Flexxaire is 12116 and contains two (2) new brush springs. Average time for replacement of the brush springs is approximately 30-45 minutes.
All questions should be directed to Flexxaire Product Support at 780-483-3267, extension 221 or 237.
Caterpillar Information System:
1999/04/12 Special Instruction, REHS0345-01, "Generator Service Literature Index" Is Available {4450}
1999/04/12 New Caterpillar High Efficiency Fuel Filters With STAY CLEAN VALVES® Replace All Standard Fuel Filters In February Of 1999 {1261}
1999/03/29 Use 160-0772, 160-0774 And 160-0775 Wire Brushes For Tough Cleaning Jobs {0674}
1999/03/29 Maximizing Off-Highway Truck Brake System Life And Improving Reliability {4251,4255}
1999/03/22 New Fuel Shutoff Solenoids With Improved Durability Available {1259}
1999/03/15 Caterpillar Prelub Troubleshooting {1400,1469}
1999/03/15 New Top Piston Rings Available {1215}
1999/03/08 New 152-8256 (115V) And 154-4853 (220V) Air Conditioning Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, And Manual Recharging Station For R134A Refrigerant {7320,1809}
1999/03/08 New 150-7762 And 150-7745 (Trailer Mounted) Hot Water Pressure Washers For Cleaning Large Components {0680}
1999/03/08 Use 138-8447 Aerosol Rust Preventative As A Corrosion Inhibitor {0645}
1999/03/08 Use 154-9521 Spark Plug Seat Cleaner To Remove Debris From Gasket Seat And Cylinder Heads {1100,0703}
1999/03/08 Use 170-9227 Reamer Shims To Aid In Reaming Engine Injector Sleeves {1254}
1999/04/26 Flexxaire Fan Interactive Product Guide CD Now Available{1356}
1999/04/26 Available Rebuild Options For Flexxaire Fans{1356}
1999/05/03 Revision To Special Instruction, SEHS9043, "Field Installation Of Valves For Scheduled Oil Sampling" Is Available {7542}
1999/05/17 New Design of Cylinder Block and Main Bearings {1201,1203,1224}
1999/05/17 New 147-4438 Power Supply Group For Floor Model Hose Machine Now Available {0684}
1999/05/17 Use 156-1060 Gas And 156-1070 Gas And Diesel Engine Analyzer To Check Emissions {1088,0781}
1999/05/24 New 153-9630 Sensor Test Group Adapter Kit For DataView Now Available{1000,3000,4000,5000,6000,0788,0785}
1999/05/24 Use 157-3716 (Exhaust) And 157-3717 (Intake) Valve Seat Drivers To Install Valve Seats In Engines With Unfinished Valve Guides{1103,0703}
1999/05/24 New 155-5175 AC Current Probe For Generator Sets Now Available{1400,4450,0734,7002}
1999/05/24 New Main Bearing Material{1203}
1999/05/24 New DT Connector Plugs With Improved Seal Retention{1408,7553}
1999/05/24 Air Conditioner Service Tips{7320,7337}