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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 Caterpillar 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.
Personal Protection/Important Information
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Personal Protection/Important Information | |
Prohibited Action
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No smoking |
Hazard Avoidance
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Crushing hazard (foot) |
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Crushing hazard (hand) |
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Pinch point |
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Fire hazard |
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Electrical Shock - Hazard |
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Fire hazard |
Introduction
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European Union Compliant, CE Marked Link Bracket Assemblies are used to remove or install large components. Provides an acceptable method of attaching a lifting device to a component. | |
Additional Contact Information
For additional product support questions concerning this tool, contact the Dealer Service Tools Hotline at:
USA 1-800-542-8665, Option 1International 1-309-578-7372
Nomenclature
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Working Load limit (WLL) (1) | |
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Working Load limit (WLL) (1) | |
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Working Load limit (WLL) (1) | |
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Working Load limit (WLL) (1) | |
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Working Load limit (WLL) (1) | |
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Operation Section
- Use only specified Caterpillar Grade 8 bolts and hardened washers.
- Refer to Load Rating Chart - Table 1 in this manual for load limit information.
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Reference manual - - Refer to appropriate Disassembly and Assembly Service Manual for specific instructions on the use of link brackets.
- Identify and use correct link brackets for the capacity of load being lifted (refer to Load Rating Chart - Table 1).
- Use link brackets in pairs, attached at approved lifting points. Do not stack link brackets at the same attachment point.
- Select Caterpillar specified Grade 8 bolt and hardened washer to attach the link bracket to the component (refer to Load Rating Chart - Table 1).
- Connect link brackets to component with the correct bolt and washer. Tighten bolts to specified torque (refer to Load Rating Chart - Table 1).
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Bracket Part No. |
Bolt Part
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Washer
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Recommendations for Usage
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Illustration Correct Method - Show the correct method of attaching and using link brackets.
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Illustration Incorrect Method - Show the incorrect method of attaching and using link brackets.
Using incorrect methods of attaching link brackets to components may result in failure of the bolt securing the link bracket to a component. This action could cause possible injury or death.
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- Link Bracket must attach to a flat surface at approved lift points on the component being lifted.
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- Tighten the bolt completely against the link bracket and component to be lifted. Refer to Load Rating Chart - Table 1 for correct torque specification.
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Note: Do not stack spacers between the link bracket and component to be lifted.
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- Use link brackets in pairs, at approved lifting points with lifting chain, wire rope, or slings. Use correct link brackets and chains for the capacity of load being lifted.
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Note: Prevent possible damage to the tooling, lifting device, or component. Make sure the lifting device bail (hook) is correctly sized and is fully engaged in the link bracket.
Crushing hazard - Use link brackets only in pairs at approved lift points. The recommended link bracket lift angle is between 0° and 45°. Refer to Load Rating Chart - Table 1 for Link Bracket load limits at specific lifting angles.
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- The recommended lifting angle is between 0° and 45°, as shown. Refer to Load Rating Chart - Table 1 in this manual for Link Bracket load limits at specific lifting angles.
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- Do not weld in a component while the component is supported by link brackets. If welding is necessary, take all precautions to avoid damage to the component and link brackets.
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- Do not stack link brackets together at the same attachment point. Use two link brackets spaced apart at approved lifting points.
Inspection
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Inspect Equipment - Inspect link brackets prior to each use for nicks, burrs, dents, cracks, bent, or worn parts. If damaged is found, discontinued use, destroy the tool, and dispose of as scrap.
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Working Load Limit (WLL) mark - Do not use link brackets unless load identification (WLL) markings are legible.
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Do not use link brackets if links or holes are elongated or deformed.
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Do not use with bolts or washers that are worn, bent, or damaged.
Inspect Equipment - Have tooling inspected annually by an approved dealership inspector.
Cleaning
- Clean the tooling using a non-solvent based cleaner.
Storage
- Store tooling indoors in a clean, dry location to prevent rust or corrosion.
Tool Disposal
- At the end of the tools operational life, destroy the tool and dispose of as scrap.
Standards Certificate of Compliance
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