Installation Procedure for the Fire Extinguisher in the Cab Is Now Available on Certain Telehandlers {7301} Caterpillar

Telehandler

TL1055 (S/N: TBM1-UP)

TL1055C (S/N: MDD1-UP; KDE1-UP)

TL1255 (S/N: TBN1-UP)

TL1255C (S/N: SXM1-UP; DHW1-UP)

TL642 (S/N: TBK1-UP)

TL642C (S/N: THG1-UP; THL1-UP)

TL943 (S/N: TBL1-UP)

TL943C (S/N: SXH1-UP; THH1-UP)

Installation procedure for the fire extinguisher in the cab is now available on the machines listed above.

The fire extinguisher JLG part number 1001099699 has the following specifications:

• 2.5 lb agent capacity dry chemical 10B:C

• Dimensions 3-3/8 inch diameter x 4-8/7 inch width x 14- 3/4 inch height

• Vehicle bracket included

Vehicle mounting bracket replacement is JLG part number 1001100082.

Note: No other mounting locations or fire extinguishers are authorized.

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Do not operate or work on this product unless you have read and understood the instruction and warnings in the relevant Operation and Maintenance Manuals and relevant service literature. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Proper care is your responsibility.

Machine Preparation

1. Park the machine on a firm and level surface.

2. Fully retract the boom.

3. Place the transmission in NEUTRAL position and engage the parking brake.

4. Turn the machine OFF position and place a "Do Not Operate" tag on the ignition key switch and the steering wheel.

5. Open the engine cover and allow the system fluids to cool.

6. Properly disconnect the battery. Refer to appropriate service manual for detailed battery disconnect/connect instructions.

Preliminary Procedure

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Illustration 1	g06335041
(A) Access cover plate

1. Remove the hardware and the access cover plate (A) from the cab. Retain the hardware.

Installation Procedure

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Illustration 2	g06335072
(B) Seat riser weldment (D1) 114.3 mm (4.50 inch) (D2) 203.2 mm (8.00 inch) (D3) 76.2 mm (3.00 inch) (D4) 203.2 mm (8.00 inch)

1. Mark the location of mounting hole as shown in Illustration 2.

2. Drill the holes ( 5.5 mm (0.217 inch)) on the left side of the seat riser weldment (B). De-burr the holes.

3. Clean and prime the affected area.

4. Paint the affected area.
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   Illustration 3	g06335404
   (C) Mounting bracket (1) 179-4324 Locknut (2) 309-3996 Washer (B) Seat riser weldment (3) 8T-0325 Bolt

5. Install the mounting bracket (C) of the fire extinguisher assembly on the left side of the seat riser weldment (B) with the bolts (3), washers (2) and nuts (1).
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   Illustration 4	g06335423
   (C) Mounting bracket (4) 1001099699 -Fire extinguisher

6. Install the fire extinguisher assembly (4) on the mounting bracket (C) and secure with the clamp as shown in Illustration 4.

7. Reinstall the access cover plate (A) with existing hardware on the cab that were removed in Step 1. Refer to Illustration 1.

8. Properly connect the battery. Refer to the appropriate Service Manual for the detailed battery disconnect/connect instructions.

9. Close and secure the engine cover.

10. Remove the "Do Not Operate" tag from both the ignition key switch and the steering wheel.

11. Return the machine to service.