Guidelines for 2007 and 2008 Model Year On-Highway Engine Emission Certification{1000, 775E} Caterpillar

On-Highway Engine:MY07

C13 (S/N: LEE1-9699)

C15 (S/N: SDP1-11499)

On-Highway Engine:MY08

C13 (S/N: LEE9700-UP)

C15 (S/N: SDP11500-UP)

C7 (S/N: C7S6637-UP)

C9 (S/N: C9S1071-UP)

Introduction

This Special Instruction is being issued in an effort to clarify the engine emission certification and to provide reconfiguration options for the 2007 Model Year and later On-highway Engines. Understanding the following document and the proper initial ordering can help avoid a customer complaint.

Do not perform any procedure in this publication or order any parts until you understand the information that is contained in this publication.

2008 Model Year Emission Certification Options

Caterpillar is announcing changes to the current 2007 Model Year On-highway Engine Emissions. The changes provide options that meet the 2008 California Air Resources Board (CARB) requirements regarding vehicle idling restrictions. CARB has allowed engine manufacturers the following two options in meeting the new requirements for most On-highway applications, and has also excluded certain vehicle applications from these requirements. The CARB-certified "50 State" compliant engine can be achieved by using either of the two following options.

Option 1 - CARB Engine Shutdown System (CARB-ESS)

Option one limits the engine idle operation to a maximum of the following values.

• 5 minutes with parking brake set

• 15 minutes without parking brake set

• 30 minutes during manual regeneration

• 60 minutes during service with Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET)

Option 2 - CARB Clean Idle

Option two must generate less than 30g per hour of NOx at idle.

• Option two allows the operators to program the idle shut down timer as in the past

• Option two also requires a label on the truck hood to indicate the engine is clean idle certified

Beginning 1January 2008, these regulations apply to both vehicles registered in the state of California and engines that operate within the state. Although engines built prior to 2008 may not have a CARB certification, the engines are still required to adhere to the idle restriction laws.

In addition, other states are evaluating whether to follow California in carrying out the requirement. Customers and Dealers must check with the local and state environmental regulatory agencies for specific idling regulations.

Caterpillar offers both CARB-certified "50 State" options for 2008 production engines. Again, the options are CARB-ESS and CARB Clean Idle. The Clean Idle option will be available for C13 and C15 Engines only. There is no change in the engine performance from the 2007 to 2008 Engine during normal operation. The only difference is during idle operation as previously described.

CARB Exempt Vehicles

The following classifications are exempt from CARB anti-idling regulations.

• Bus or school bus

• Recreational vehicle

• Military tactical vehicle

• Authorized emergency vehicles

Summary of the 2008 Model Year Emission Configuration Options

The following are the four emission configuration options.

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 49 state - EPA 2008 Model Year Engines with no Engine Shutdown System (ESS)

• CARB-ESS - EPA 2008 Model Year Engines with Engine Shutdown System (ESS)

• CARB Clean Idle - EPA 2008 Model Year Engines with Clean Idle Technology. This option is only available on C13 and C15 On-Highway Engines.

• CARB Exempt - EPA 2008 Model Year Engines that are exempt from the CARB anti-idling regulation. This option includes buses, recreational vehicle, military tactical, and authorized emergency vehicles.

Caterpillar began production of the new engine specifications on 2January 2008. Caterpillar offers the above 2008 emission configuration options from the Caterpillar factory. To avoid reconfigurations, engines need to be correctly ordered from Caterpillar.

2007 and 2008 Model Year Emission Certification Options at Caterpillar Dealers

Once the truck has been delivered to a dealer, there are limitations on emission certification reconfiguration. If a change is required at your facility, the engine can be reconfigured from an EPA 49 state certified configuration to a CARB-ESS, CARB Clean Idle, or CARB Exempt certified configuration. An engine cannot be reconfigured from a CARB-ESS, CARB Clean Idle or CARB Exempt certified configuration to an EPA 49 State certified configuration at your facility. If a reconfiguration of the emission certification is required at your facility, there will be a charge.

Note: CARB-ESS and CARB Exempt are only available for 2008 Model Year and newer

Caterpillar will allow various reconfigurations outlined in the matrix below. Certain reconfigurations will require a signed document and can only be performed before delivery to a customer. Reconfigurations may only be performed by a Caterpillar Dealer technician (TEPS dealers must contact the local Caterpillar Dealer Representative).

Note: Reconfigurations may only be performed by a Caterpillar Dealer (TEPS dealers must contact the local Caterpillar Dealer Representative).

Note: The "2008 On-highway Truck Update Presentation" provides more details about the new options. The presentation is located on the front page of truck.cat.com. The presentation is only on the web site for a limited time.

Note: The "CARB Exempt Definitions" document is attached.

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Procedure for the Reconfiguration Process

Caterpillar Dealer Technicians will be required to follow the steps detailed in the "Process to Obtain New EACs and Reconfigure Emission Certification" document. This process is outlined in the section below, "Performing an Emissions Reconfiguration". For a limited time, the "Process to Obtain New EACs and Reconfigure Emission Certification" (4) may also be downloaded at truck.cat.com by choosing the "Parts & Service" (1) tab. Then click on "Replacement label requests" (5) on the left side of the screen.

A reconfiguration charge will be billed to the Caterpillar Dealer via the standard Caterpillar invoicing process.

If you have any questions regarding the process, please call the Truck Engine Call Center at 1-800-447-4986.

Procedure to Perform a Emission Reconfiguration on 2007 and 2008 Model Year On-highway Engines

The entire list of procedures below is required to fully reconfigure the engine. If the engine cannot be properly reconfigured, all labels must be returned to Caterpillar.

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1. Caterpillar Dealer Technician must obtain a new Engine Arrangement Number (EAC). If assistance is needed, please contact the Caterpillar Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) Applications Support Team at the following address https://ohps.eac.requests@cat.com. Please include the engine model and the OEM name in the subject line and a detailed explanation of your reconfiguration in the title of the message. Illustration 2 shows an example of the proper way to title the e-mail.

   Note: Important: Please allow 14 days for emissions conversions that require a new arrangement to be created. Emissions conversions requests beyond 12/31/09 may be limited to EXISTING ARRANGEMENTS ONLY.

2. Order the required engine labels (emissions control label and the information label) for the particular engine serial number and new emission certification. To order labels, use the Caterpillar Label Request web site at https://truck.cat.com. Once you are at the web site, select the "Parts & Service" (1) tab at the top of the screen. Once you have selected the "Parts & Service tab", then select the "Replacement Label Request" (5) on the left side of the screen, towards the bottom, as mentioned earlier in the article. Next select the "CARB Emissions Conversion Request" (2) at the top, on the right hand side. Finally, complete with the necessary information and then use the submit button located at the bottom of the form. Be sure to specify the "Current" and "New" engine arrangements with details in the "Comments" section. This may take three to five business days to receive labels once they have been ordered. An additional "Reconfiguration Certification Form" (3) may be required for specific requests. This document can be found below and can also be found in the same location on https://truck.cat.com. Refer to Illustration 1 for more details on locating the proper documents. Complete, sign, and send the document via email to Global_Engine_Marking@Cat.com with the Orginal Equipment Manufacture (OEM) CARB change and the engine serial number in the subject line. An optional fax number is 309-578-9818.

3. Change the "Engine Emissions Certification Configuration" parameter using the Caterpillar Dealer registered Cat ET Service Tool Version 2008C (or newer). If prompted, call the Truck Engine Call Center at 800-447-4986. Documentation may be required. Business hours are Monday through Friday 7am to 11:30pm and Saturday 7am to 4:30pm. That is Central Standard Time, excluding holidays.

4. Enter factory passwords in Cat ET to finalize emission certification change.

5. Install labels using instructions that were provided. All clean idle labels have specific hood location requirements.

The Caterpillar Dealer is responsible to ensure the completion of all requested emissions reconfiguration requirements. This includes the following.

• Proper setting of "Emissions Configuration" parameter using Cat ET and Factory Password System (FPS).

• Proper application of all required labels. This includes engine labels and Clean Idle label if applicable.

Reconfiguration Certification Form

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CARB Exempt Definitions

Authorized Emergency Vehicle (California Vehicle Code, Section 165)

1. An authorized emergency vehicle is:

   1. Any publicly owned and operated ambulance, lifeguard, or lifesaving equipment or any privately owned or operated ambulance licensed by the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol to operate in response to emergency calls.

   2. Any publicly owned vehicle operated by the following persons, agencies, or organizations:
      • Any federal, state, or local agency, department, or district employing peace officers as that term is defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Part 2 of Title 3 of the Penal Code, for use by those officers in the performance of their duties.

      • Any forestry or fire department of any public agency or fire department organized as provided in the Health and Safety Code.

   3. Any vehicle owned by the state, or any bridge and highway district, and equipped and used either for fighting fires, or towing or servicing other vehicles, caring for injured persons, or repairing damaged lighting or electrical equipment.

   4. Any state owned vehicle used in responding to emergency fire, rescue or communications calls and operated either by the Office of Emergency Services or by any public agency or industrial fire department to which the Office of Emergency Services has assigned the vehicle.

   5. Any vehicle owned or operated by any department or agency of the United States government when the vehicle is used in responding to emergency fire, ambulance, or lifesaving calls or is actively engaged in law enforcement work.

   6. Any vehicle for which an authorized emergency vehicle permit has been issued by the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol. Amended Ch. 1292, Stats. 1983. Effective January 1, 1984.

2. Bus (California Vehicle Code, Section 233)

   1. Except as provided in subdivision (b), a bus is any vehicle, including a trailer bus, designed, used, or maintained for carrying more than 15 persons including the driver.

   2. A vehicle designed, used, or maintained for carrying more than 10 persons, including the driver, which is used to transport persons for compensation or profit, or is used by any nonprofit organization or group, is also a bus.

   3. This section does not alter the definition of a schoolbus, school pupil activity bus, general public Para transit vehicle, farm labor vehicle, or youth bus.

   4. A vanpool vehicle is not a bus

      Amended Ch. 439, Stats. 1992. Effective January 1, 1993.

      Amended Ch. 675, Stats. 1994. Effective January 1, 1995.

3. Tour Bus (California Vehicle Code, Section 612)

   "Tour bus" means a bus, which is operated by or for a charter-party carrier of passengers, as defined in Section 5360 of the Public Utilities Code, or a passenger stage corporation, as defined in Section 226 of the Public Utilities Code, or any highway carrier of passengers required to register with the California Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Section 3910 of the Public Utilities Code.

   Amended Ch. 1586, Stats. 1988. Effective January 1, 1989.

   Amended Ch. 1216, Stats. 1989. Effective October 1, 1989.

4. Transit Bus (California Vehicle Code, Section 642)

   A "transit bus" is any bus owned or operated by a publicly owned or operated transit system, or operated under contract with a publicly owned or operated transit system, and used to provide to the general public, regularly scheduled transportation for which a fare is charged. A general public Para transit vehicle is not a transit bus.

   Added Ch. 1136, Stats. 1989. Effective January 1, 1990. Operative July 1, 1990.

5. Schoolbus (California Vehicle Code, Section 545)

   A "schoolbus" is a motor vehicle designed, used, or maintained for the transportation of any school pupil at or below the 12th-grade level to or from a public or private school or to or from public or private school activities, except the following:

   1. A motor vehicle of any type carrying only members of the household of the owner thereof.

   2. A motor truck transporting pupils who are seated only in the passenger compartment, or a passenger vehicle designed for and carrying not more than 10 persons, including the driver, unless the vehicle or truck is transporting two or more disabled pupils confined to wheelchairs.

   3. A motor vehicle operated by a common carrier, or by and under the exclusive jurisdiction of a publicly owned or operated transit system, only during the time it is on a scheduled run and is available to the general public, or on a run scheduled in response to a request from a disabled pupil confined to a wheelchair, or from a parent of the disabled pupil, for transportation to or from nonschool activities; provided, that the motor vehicle is designed for and actually carries not more than 16 persons including the driver, is available to eligible persons of the general public, and the school does not provide the requested transportation service.

   4. A school pupil activity bus.

   5. A motor vehicle operated by a carrier licensed by the Interstate Commerce Commission which is transporting pupils on a school activity entering or returning to the state from another state or country.

   6. A youth bus.

   7. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section, the governing board of a district maintaining a community college may, by resolution, designate any motor vehicle operated by or for the district, a schoolbus within the meaning of this section, if it is primarily used for the transportation of community college students to or from a public community college or to or from public community college activities. The designation shall not be effective until written notification thereof has been filed with the Department of the California Highway Patrol.

   8. A state-owned motor vehicle being operated by a state employee upon the driveways, paths, parking facilities or grounds specified in Section 21113 that are under the control of a state hospital under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Developmental Services where the posted speed limit is not more than 20 miles per hour. The motor vehicle may also be operated for a distance of not more than one-quarter mile upon a public street or highway that runs through the grounds of a state hospital under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Developmental Services, if the posted speed limit on the public street or highway is not more than 25 miles per hour and if all traffic is regulated by posted stop signs or official traffic control signals at the points of entry and exit by the motor vehicle.

   9. A general public Para transit vehicle provided that the general public Para transit vehicle does not duplicate existing schoolbus service, does not transport a public school pupil at or below the 12th grade level to a destination outside of that pupil's school district, and is not used to transport public school pupils in areas where schoolbus services were available during the 1986-87 school year. In areas where expanded school services require expanded transportation of public school pupils, as determined by the governing board of a school district, general public Para transit vehicles shall not be used to transport those pupils for a period of three years from the date that a need for expansion is identified. For purposes of this section, a pupil is defined as a student at or below the 12th grade level who is being transported to a mandated school activity.

   10. A schoolbus with the flashing red light signal system, the amber warning system, and the schoolbus signs covered, while being used for transportation of persons other than pupils, to or from school or school related activities.

       Amended Sec. 5, Ch. 404, Stats. 2004. Effective January 1, 2005.

6. Recreational Vehicle (Health & Safety Code, Section 18010)

   Recreational vehicle means both of the following:

   1. A motor home, travel trailer, truck camper, or camping trailer, with or without motive power, designed for human habitation for recreational, emergency, or other occupancy, that meets all of the following criteria:
      • It contains less than 320 square feet of internal living room area, excluding built-in equipment, including, but not limited to, wardrobe, closets, cabinets, kitchen units or fixtures, and bath or toilet rooms.

      • It contains 400 square feet or less of gross area measured at maximum horizontal projections.

      • It is built on a single chassis.

      • It is either self-propelled, truck-mounted, or permanently towable on the highways without a permit.

   2. A park trailer, as defined in Section 18009.3.

7. Military Tactical Vehicles (Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 1905)

   Exclusion and Exemption of Military Tactical Vehicles and Equipment.

   1. For purposes of this chapter, military tactical vehicle means a motor vehicle owned by the U.S. Department of Defense and/or the U.S. military services and used in combat, combat support, combat service support, tactical or relief operations, or training for such operations.

   2. This chapter shall not apply to vehicles defined as military tactical vehicles or to engines used in military tactical vehicles. This includes all vehicles and engines:
      • Excluded from regulation under 40 CFR Part 85, subpart R, section 85.1703, and

      • Exempted from regulations under the federal national security exemption, 40 CFR, subpart R, sections 85.1702(a)(2), 85.1704(b), 85.1708, and 85.1710. It shall also not apply to those motor vehicles or motor vehicle engines covered by the definition of military tactical vehicle, including commercially available vehicles, for which a federal certificate of conformity has been issued under 40 CFR Part 86.

   3. On January 1, 1997, the U.S. Department of Defense shall submit to the ARB a list of all vehicle types that are excluded and or exempted under the above provisions and which are located in the State of California. If any additional vehicle types are added to the list during the previous 12 months, the U.S. Department of Defense shall update the list and submit it to the ARB by January 1 of the following year.