Selective Catalytic Reduction Retrofit Aftertreatment - Airless Dosing Caterpillar


Diesel Exhaust Fluid Quality - Test

Usage:

SCR PF3
Note: Please refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, Fluid Recommendations - Diesel Exhaust Fluid for DEF handling and storage procedures

Required Tooling

Table 1
Required Tooling 
Qty  Part Number  Part Description 
431-7087  Tool Gp (REFRACTOMETER (DEF)) 
162-5791  Towel 
169-8373  Fluid Sampling Bottle 
1U-5718  Vacuum Pump 
4C-4600  Container 
1U-7648  Tube Cutter 
466-8796  Test Strip 
Length as needed  1U-8757  Tube 
457-6144  Tool As - Pliers 

Test Procedure

DEF Removal Procedure

  1. Clean the DEF tank of all debris prior to removal of any component. Contamination of the DEF can affect results of testing.


    Illustration 1g03706721
    (1) DEF tank fill cap
    (2) DEF tank strainer

  2. Remove fill cap (1) from the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank.

  3. Use Tool As - Pliers to press and release the tabs. Remove strainer (2) from the fill neck of the DEF tank.


    Illustration 2g03706724
    (3) Vacuum pump nut
    (4) 1U-5718 Vacuum Pump
    (5) 1U-8757 Tube

    Note: To ensure that the DEF sample is not contaminated during extraction, use a new piece of tube (5) every time this procedure is performed.

  4. Remove tube (5) from the plastic bag and install into vacuum pump (4).

    1. Loosen nut (3) in order to install the tube.

    2. Install the tube all the way through the cap of the vacuum pump as shown in Illustration 2.

    3. Tighten the nut on top of the vacuum pump down completely to prevent DEF leaks.

  5. Remove the fluid sampling bottle from the plastic. Remove the cap and install the fluid sampling bottle onto the vacuum pump.


    Illustration 3g03706727
    (5) 1U-8757 Tube
    (6) DEF tank filler neck

    Note: The DEF sample must only be taken from the top level of fluid that is contained in the DEF tank. The top level of the DEF is where the contaminants will be located.

  6. Place the other end of tube (5) into the filler neck of DEF tank (6).

  7. Extract DEF from the top level of fluid in the tank using the vacuum pump. Fill the fluid sample bottle to the "Fill Line" that is on the bottle.

  8. Proceed to "Test Procedure For DEF Contamination" to begin contamination testing.

Test Procedure For DEF Contamination

  1. Place the test strip into the fluid sampling bottle for 5 seconds.


    Illustration 4g03707382
    (7) Negative test result
    (8) Positive test result

  2. Remove the test strip and look for discoloring as shown in Illustration 4. Any discoloring of the test strip indicates DEF contamination by an oil-based fluid. Contact the Dealer Solution Network for further information.

    Note: If the test strips indicate no DEF contamination, proceed to "Test Procedure For DEF Concentration".

Test Procedure For DEF Concentration



    Illustration 5g03370564
    431-7087 Tool Gp (REFRACTOMETER (DEF))


    Illustration 6g03370553
    Calibration point for distilled water

  1. Follow the instructions included with the refractometer to calibrate the waterline of the meter.

  2. Clean the refractometer and apply two drops of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) collected from the DEF tank.


    Illustration 7g03370573
    Typical reading for DEF in good condition

  3. Read the DEF quality in the refractometer. The DEF quality must measure between 29 and 35 percent. If the DEF does not meet specification, replace the DEF in the tank with new DEF. The new DEF must meet ISO 22241 standards.

    Note: Dispose of the DEF removed as per local regulations.

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