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Introduction
Important Safety Information
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European Union Compliant, CE marked
Most accidents that involve product operation, maintenance, and repair are caused by failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs. A person must be alert to potential hazards. This person should also have the necessary training, skills, and tools to perform these functions properly.
Improper operation, lubrication, maintenance, or repair of this product can be dangerous and could result in injury or death.
Do not operate or perform any lubrication, maintenance, or repair on this product until you have read and understood the Tool Operating Manual.
Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this manual and on the product. If these hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or to other persons.
The hazards are identified by the "Safety Alert Symbol" and followed by a "Signal Word" such as "DANGER", "WARNING", or "CAUTION". The Safety Alert "WARNING" label is shown below.
A non-exhaustive list of operations that may cause product damage are identified by "NOTICE" labels on the product and in this publication.
Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. The warnings in this publication and on the product are, therefore, not all inclusive. If a tool, procedure, work method, or operating technique that is not recommended by Caterpillar is used, the operator must be sure that the procedures are safe. The operator must also be sure that the product will not be damaged or made unsafe by any unspecified procedures.
The information, specifications, and illustrations in this publication are based on information that was available at the time that the publication was written. The specifications, torques, pressures, measurements, adjustments, illustrations, and other items can change at any time. These changes can affect the service that is given to the product. Obtain the complete and most current information before you start any job.
When replacement parts are required for this product, Caterpillar recommends using Cat replacement parts or parts with equivalent specifications including, but not limited to, physical dimensions, type, strength, and material.
Literature Information
This manual contains safety information, operation instructions and maintenance information and should be stored with the tool group
Some photographs or illustrations in this publication may show details that can be different from your service tool. Guards and covers might have been removed for illustrative purposes.
Continuing improvement and advancement of product design might have caused changes to your service tool, which are not included in this publication.
Whenever a question arises regarding your service tool or this publication, consult Dealer Service Tools (DST) for the latest available information.
Safety Section
The Safety Section lists basic safety precautions.
Read and understand the basic precautions listed in the Safety section before operating or performing maintenance and repair on this service tool.
General Information Section
The General Information Section describes tooling functions and features. The section provides useful information on individual parts, additional tooling, and resources.
Operation Section
The Operation Section is a reference for the new operator and a refresher for the experienced operator.
Photographs and illustrations guide the operator through correct procedures for using the tool group.
Operating techniques outlined in this publication are basic. Skill and techniques develop as the operator gains knowledge of the service tool and the tools capabilities.
Maintenance Section
The Maintenance Section is a guide to tool inspection, cleaning, storage, and tool disposal.
Service Parts Section
The Service Parts Section is a reference for parts identification and available part numbers.
Safety Icon Nomenclature
Personal Protection/Important Information
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Personal Protection/Important Information | |
Prohibited Action
| No smoking |
Hazard Avoidance
| Crushing hazard (foot) |
| Crushing hazard (hand) |
| Pinch point |
| Fire hazard |
| Electrical Shock - Hazard |
General Information
Introduction
The 362-0960 Lifting Beam Assembly is a spreader bar style lifting device attachment. The lifting beam assembly is used with appropriate double chain slings, load levelers, and other tooling. Lifting beam assemblies are used to remove, install, and position various machine components such as equalizer bars on specific Track-Type Tractors. When used in tandem, lifting beam assemblies can lift cab assemblies on specific model backhoe loaders.
The following features provide maximum versatility:
- Adjustable overall length from 107 cm (42.0 inch) to 168 cm (66.0 inch) in 7.6 cm (3.00 inch) increments.
- End pins secure lifting beam assembly to chain slings in the desired location.
- Versatile design can be used with 9.52 mm (0.375 inch ) or 12.70 mm (0.500 inch) diameter chain slings for various lifting operations.
References
Special Instruction, KENR5126
Special Instruction, SENR1206
Special Instruction, RENR4271
Note: The list of references above may change. Always locate and refer to the appropriate Disassembly and Assembly service manual for information on appropriate mounting and lifting hardware. The correct length of each lifting beam assembly to achieve proper center of gravity, and correct location of lifting points are also referenced in the manuals.
Specifications
| 362-0960 Lifting Beam Assembly | |
| Description | Specification |
| Retracted Length1 | 96.5 cm (38.00 inch) |
| Extended Length 1 | 157.5 cm (62.00 inch) |
| Incremental Adjustment | 7.6 cm (3.00 inch) |
| Weight | 5.7 kg (12.60 lb) |
| Large Tube Dimension2 | 4.4 cm (1.75 inch) square tube |
| Small Tube Dimension2 | 3.8 cm (1.50 inch) square tube |
| Working Load Limit | 454 kg (1000.0 lb) |
| 1 Measure from inside U-shaped opening on retainer plates 2 External measurement |
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Additional Contact Information
For additional product support questions concerning this tool, contact the Cat Dealer Service Tools Hotline at:
USA: 1-800-542-8665, Option 1
International: 1-309-578-7372
Email: dealerservicetool_hotline@cat.com
Nomenclature
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(1) Outer Tube (1a) NEEG2730 Film (1b) 224-0554 Warning Film (2) Inner Tube (3) Retainer Plate (4) Snap Pin (5) Hairpin Clip (6) Lanyard | |
Warning Films
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NEEG2730 Warning Film | |
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224-0554 Warning Film | |
Operation Section
Lifting Beam Assembly
- Identify the load to be lifted. Refer to the appropriate assembly and disassembly service manual for correct placement of lifting beam assembly and related tooling.
Note: The lifting beam assembly can be installed with chain sling (7) laying on the ground or suspended from a suitable overhead lifting device.
- If necessary, remove snap pin (4) from the outer tube (1) and extend or retract inner tube (2) to the desired length. Align holes and install snap pin to lock tubes at the correct length.
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(1) Outer Tube (2) Inner Tube (4) Snap Pin | |
- If necessary, remove hairpin clips (5) from retainer plates (3) and allow to hang from lanyards (6) .
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(3) Retainer Plate (5) Hairpin Clip (6) Lanyard | |
- Insert single chain link (8) into retainer plate (3), as shown. Attach hairpin clip (5) to retainer plate to lock chain sling (7) to lifting beam (10) .
- Count chain links (8) above or below the attached retainer plate (3) .
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(3) Retainer Plate (5) Hairpin Clip (7) Chain Sling (8) Chain Link (10) Lifting Beam Assembly | |
- Insert single chain link (8) into opposite retainer plate (3) at the same location on the second leg of chain sling (7). Attach hairpin clip (5) to retainer plate to lock chain sling to lifting beam (10) .
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(3) Retainer Plate (5) Hairpin Clip (7) Chain Sling (8) Chain Link (10) Lifting Beam Assembly | |
- Make sure the number of chain links (8) above and below each retainer plate (3) are equal. Make sure that the angle between lifting beam assembly (10) and each leg of chain sling (7) is a minimum of 42°.
- If necessary, attach chain sling (7) (with lifting beam assembly (10) attached) to a suitable overhead lifting device.
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To avoid damage to the lifting beam assembly, chain sling, and related components, maintain a minimum 42° angle between each leg of the chain sling and lifting beam assembly. |
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(3) Retainer Plate (7) Chain Sling (8) Chain Link (10) Lifting Beam Assembly | |
Note: If necessary, move the lifting beam assembly up or down equally on both legs of chain sling (7) to achieve the correct angle.
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(7) Chain Sling (9) Load Lever (10) Lifting Beam Assembly | |
Note: Refer to the appropriate assembly and disassembly service manual for correct procedures for attaching and lifting the load.
Note: Two chain slings (7) and lifting beam assemblies (10) can be attached to a suitable load lever (9) for four point lifting.
Maintenance Section
Inspection
- Inspect prior to each use for nicks, burrs, dents, cracks, bends, or worn parts. If damage is found, discontinue use until inspected and released for use by an approved inspector at the dealership.
- Do not use unless load identification markings and warning films are legible.
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- Do not use if the outer tube (1) or inner tube (2) is bent or damaged, or if snap pin holes in tubes are worn.
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- Do not use if snap pin (4) is damaged or missing.
- Do not use if hairpin clips (5) or lanyards (6) are damaged or missing.
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- Do not use if either of the retainer plates (3) are worn, bent, or damaged.
- Have tool inspected annually by an approved dealership inspector.
Cleaning/Lubrication
- Clean the tooling using a nonsolvent based cleaner.
- Lightly lubricate sliding parts as needed, for smooth operation.
Storage
- Store tooling indoors in a clean, dry location to prevent rust or corrosion.
- Store the lifting beam assembly lying flat, or hanging from a suitable hook, to prevent falling.
Tool Disposal
- At the end of the operational life of the tool, destroy the tool and dispose of as scrap.