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Service Magazine SEPD0875, 12 February 2007, "Ordering a Replacement Operator Protective Structure (OPS) Certification Film". Disregard this article. See the replacement article that follows.

ReferenceRefer to Special Instruction, REHS3166, "Operator Protective Structure (OPS) Inspection Instructions and Replacement Films" and Special Instruction, SEHS6929, "Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) and Attachment Installation Guidelines" for more information.

Table 1

Required Parts
Part Number	Description	Quantity
4C-9613	Clear Silicone Sealant	1
3S-6252 or 185-3986	Black Silicone Sealant	1

Note: 4C-9613 Silicone Sealant, 3S-6252 Sealant, or 185-3986 Sealant is required to fill mounting holes from the original OPS Certification Plate.

Caterpillar is changing the Replacement Operator Protective Structure (OPS) Flim in order to match the current format of the production no-text OPS films. The OPS films can include previously used replacement ROPS, FOPS, and TOPS certification films. Films must be permanently attached to the protective structure according to worldwide regulations. If the original plate/film is damaged or if the plate/film is not legible, a replacement OPS film must be applied to the structure. Before installing the replacement film, the OPS must be inspected in order to verify the structural integrity. Special Instruction, REHS3166 containing inspection and installation instructions is provided in the Replacement OPS Film Kit. For detailed inspection and repair instructions, see Special Instruction, SEHS6929.

During installation of the replacement OPS films, note that the replacement OPS film may have a different format from the original OPS Plate/Film. The replacement OPS film will consist of three films that contain the same mandatory information as the original OPS Plate/Film. These replacement films are made of a polycarbonate with a special coating in order to resist weathering and abrasion.

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Operator Protective Structure

The Process for Ordering a Replacement OPS Certification Film

Dealers can use the following process to order a replacement OPS Certification Film.

1. Place an order by using the part number for the original OPS Certification Plate or OPS Certification Film.

2. The supplier creates a replacement OPS Certification Film by using the data from the original OPS Plate Part Number.

3. A kit that consists of the following will be shipped.

   1. OPS Structure Inspection Instructions

   2. Three OPS Certification Films No weld/No drill, OPS Certification Film and Seat Belt Film.

   3. Instructions for installation of the film

For reference, the following images highlight the visual differences between the original OPS Certification Film and the replacement OPS Certification Films that will be provided. Both Caterpillar and supplier ROPS Certification Plates are included in the new process. The supplier ROPS Films will now be serviced by the original part number. The films will no longer be serviced by the 6V-2604 film group .

Additional details for installation of the film and the OPS Structure Inspection Instructions can be found in Special Instruction, REHS3166. If the original OPS Certification Plate was installed by using mechanical fasteners, the fastener holes should be covered with Silicone Sealant in order to fill the now unused holes. The following sealants are recommended:

• Clear 4C-9613 Silicone Sealant

• Black 3S-6252 Sealant for NACD or 185-3986 Sealant for EAME

Certification Plate Replacement

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