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Do not operate or work on this machine unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manuals. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact your Cat dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. |
This machine is equipped with the Caterpillar Work Area Vision System (WAVS). The system may include one, two, three, or four cameras. The system has been set up by the factory or by a Caterpillar dealer. The system has been set up in order to provide views which comply with the guidelines that have been documented.
WAVS is designed to supplement the view for the operator during machine operation. This system is not intended as a substitute for proper operating techniques. This system is not intended as a substitute for safe operating techniques. This system is not intended to take the place of other standard systems for supplemental vision such as mirrors with rear view and side view.
Before you begin operating the machine, ensure that the features of the display screen for WAVS are properly adjusted. Consult your Caterpillar dealer before any adjustments are made to the system.
Prior to operation of the machine, always confirm that the view that is provided by any camera is adequate for your viewing. If necessary, make adjustments prior to operating the machine.
Prior to operating the machine, ensure proper orientation of images by the camera. Rear facing cameras should yield a mirror image.
Upon power-up of the monitor, the following will appear in the upper left-hand corner: "REAR1 M". The monitor may switch from C1 to C2. The switch to C2 can occur when the tractor is in reverse, regardless of whether the tractor has either one or two cameras. If the monitor switches from C1 to C2, the following will appear in the upper left-hand corner: "CHNL 2 M". If "CHNL 2" is displayed instead of "CHNL 2 M", contact the technical communicator at the Caterpillar dealership for proper adjustments to the monitor.
Ensure that the brightness and the contrast are adjusted prior to operating the machine. Ensure that the brightness and the contrast are adjusted after changes in the conditions for ambient light.
Due to the environment, the camera lens, and the display screen will require periodic cleaning. Weather conditions such as dust, snow, ice, or rain may adversely affect the camera image on the display screen. The instructions on properly cleaning the camera lens and the display are described in this manual under the following topics:
- Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Display - Clean"
- Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Camera - Clean"
If the display used with this system was installed on another machine, Caterpillar recommends reconfiguring the settings for the display. Changes should be made by qualified service personnel. A new configuration will ensure proper performance in the new application.