PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING ELECTRIC SCREED HEAT CONTROL RELAYS ON CERTAIN AP-1000D, AP-1055D, BG-260D, AP-800D, AP-655D, AP-600D ASPHALT PAVERS AND CERTAIN 10-20B, 8-16B, AS2301, AS2302, AS2251, AS3251C, AND AS2252C SCREEDS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING ELECTRIC SCREED HEAT CONTROL RELAYS ON CERTAIN AP-1000D, AP-1055D, BG-260D, AP-800D, AP-655D, AP-600D ASPHALT PAVERS AND CERTAIN 10-20B, 8-16B, AS2301, AS2302, AS2251, AS3251C, AND AS2252C SCREEDS

Usage:

REBE5544-00

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18Nov2009

U-393

A-317

D-347

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING ELECTRIC SCREED HEAT CONTROL RELAYS ON CERTAIN AP-1000D, AP-1055D, BG-260D, AP-800D, AP-655D, AP-600D ASPHALT PAVERS AND CERTAIN 10-20B, 8-16B, AS2301, AS2302, AS2251, AS3251C, AND AS2252C SCREEDS
7451 1435 1408 6641		PI31701

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31701" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI31701" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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NOTE:

The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
31May2010	30Nov2010

PROBLEM

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The electric screed heat control relay needs to be replaced on certain 10-20B, 8-16B, AS2301, AS2302, AS2251, AS3251C, AND AS2252C Screeds used on AP-1000D, AP-1055D, BG-260D, AP-800D, AP-655D, AP-600D Asphalt Pavers. The existing relay can allow circuit breaker trips on the electric screed heating system.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
*****Group 1*****
10-20B SCRED	BWN02550, 2555, 2557-2561, 2563-2565, 2567, 2569-2575, 2582-2586, 2588-2592, 2594-2597, 2602-2603, 2605-2606, 2609-2610, 2612, 2614-2615, 2617-2618, 2626-2627, 2629-2631, 2633-2637, 2639, 2642-2646, 2649-2651, 2653-2655, 2657-2663, 2667, 2669, 2671-2673, 2675, 2679-2684, 2687-2690, 2694-2695, 2698, 2700, 2702-2703, 2705-2707, 2710, 2716-2719, 2721-2722, 2725, 2727, 2729-2730, 2732-2733, 2735-2736, 2738-2748, 2751, 2754-2760, 2762-2769, 2778, 2781, 2784
8-16B SCREED	BWL00322-00328, 330, 332-333, 336, 339, 341, 344-348
AP-1000D	EAD00230, 234, 236, 238-247, 249-253, 255, 259-262, 264-265, 267-268, 272, 274, 276, 278-282, 285-286, 288-292, 294, 297-298, 300, 302, 304-307, 312-313, 315, 317, 320-322, 325-326, 328, 330-336, 338-339
AP-1055D	A6P00119-00120, 123 FAC00530, 544, 546-548, 552-559, 561, 563, 565-566, 570-571, 573-575, 577-579, 582, 584, 586-587, 589-592, 597-599, 601-605, 610-611, 614-617, 619-621, 625, 627-633, 636, 639, 642-647, 649, 651-655, 657-659, 663, 666-670, 672-679, 681-688, 690, 692-695, 698, 700-702, 704-710, 712-713, 715-716, 722-723, 725-738, 740, 743
AP-800D	A5P00215-00220, 222-224, 227, 231, 234-236, 238-240
AS2251 SCREE	CWF00312-00316
AS2301 SCREE	AWC01090, 1092-1102, 1104-1108
AS2302	AYC00200-00223
BG-260D	BPW00125-00129, 131-133

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*****Group 2*****
AP-600D	TFZ00201, 203-204, 206-217, 219-220, 222-227, 230-233, 235-242
AP-655D	GNZ00203-00206, 208, 210-213, 215-218, 224, 226, 229-234, 236-238, 241-247, 249, 251-252, 254-260, 262-263, 266-295, 297-303, 305-312, 314-315 MAT00203-00207
AS-3251C SCR	JJN00101-00105, 108-115, 119-127, 129-130, 132-134, 136, 138-140, 142-147, 149-157, 159-161, 164-177, 179-188, 190-199, 201-202, 204-205, 207, 209, 222
AS2252C	TDS00100-00102, 104-105, 108-112, 114-119, 121, 124-126, 128-129

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
*****Group 1*****
2	2L8061	TERMINAL
4	3S2093	STRAP-CABLE
1	4C9612	SEALANT-SILICON
1	5P5689	WIRE-ELECTRICAL
4	7T0093	PIN-CONNECTOR
1	8T3635	STUD-WELD
8	9S2544	SCREW-HEX HD
30	1257875	TUBE-HEAT SHRINK
61	2069268	WIRE-BULK
160	2069269	WIRE-BULK
4	3482408	RELAY AS
4	3496257	SHIELD-HEAT
4	3496277	BREAKER AS
8	TERMINAL	Screw Terminal (See Note Below)
Note: A quantity of eight (8) #8 screw terminals for 10 or 12 gauge wire are required. Procure these screw terminals locally. ------------------------------------ In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 43% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.
*****Group 2*****
2	2L8061	TERMINAL
4	3S2093	STRAP-CABLE
1	4C9612	SEALANT-SILICON
1	5P5689	WIRE-ELECTRICAL
4	7T0094	SOCKET-CONNECTOR
1	8T3635	STUD-WELD
18	1257875	TUBE-HEAT SHRINK
8	1313986	SCREW-PAN HEAD
70	2069269	WIRE-BULK
4	3482408	RELAY AS
4	3496257	SHIELD-HEAT
4	3496277	BREAKER AS
4	TERMINAL	Screw Terminal (See Note Below)
Note: A quantity of four (4) #8 screw terminals for 10 or 12 gauge wire are required. Procure these screw terminals locally. ------------------------------------ In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 43% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.

ACTION REQUIRED

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Replace the electric screed heat control relays. Refer to REHS4774 "Procedure to Install New Relay Assembly on Certain Asphalt Pavers" for instructions to replace the relays and install circuit breakers and screed element heat shields. If further screed heat troubleshooting is necessary, refer to the "Heater Element-Test" section in the corresponding screed test and adjust manual.

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OWNER NOTIFICATION

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U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 1*****
100%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

NOTE: This is a 5.5-hour job for Group 1
Screeds which are configured with two additional control relays for bolt on screed extensions are allowed up to an additional 5 hours. This is to route the additional wiring required with the new relay and wiring for bolt on extensions. Claims must indicate bolt on extensions are installed within the claim story. NOTE: Include outside expenses for the screw terminals at cost. Retain a copy of all invoices for outside expenses in the machine folder for audit purposes.

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 2*****
100%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

NOTE: This is a 6.0-hour job for Group 2
Screeds which are configured with two additional control relays for bolt on screed extensions are allowed up to an additional 5 hours. This is to route the additional wiring required with the new relay and wiring for bolt on extensions. AP-600D tractors are allowed up to one additional hour for circuit breaker replacement. Claims must indicate bolt on extensions are installed within the claim story. NOTE: Include outside expenses for the screw terminals at cost. Retain a copy of all invoices for outside expenses in the machine folder for audit purposes.

PARTS DISPOSITION

Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING ELECTRIC SCREED HEAT CONTROL RELAYS ON CERTAIN AP-1000D, AP-1055D, BG-260D, AP-800D, AP-655D, AP-600D ASPHALT PAVERS AND CERTAIN 10-20B, 8-16B, AS2301, AS2302, AS2251, AS3251C, AND AS2252C SCREEDS

MODELS INVOLVED - AP-1000D, AP-1055D, BG-260D, AP-800D, AP-655D, AP-600D, 10-20B, 8-16B, AS2301, AS2302, AS2251, AS3251C, AND AS2252C

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The electric screed heat control relay needs to be replaced on the products listed below. The existing relay can allow circuit breaker trips on the electric screed heating system. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.

Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 18Nov2009 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.

Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to 18Nov2009 Service Letter