PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE RADIATOR ON CERTAIN SPF343C WELLFRAC TRAILERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE RADIATOR ON CERTAIN SPF343C WELLFRAC TRAILERS

Usage:

REBE3336-00

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29Jul2008

U-389

A-316

O-355

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE RADIATOR ON CERTAIN SPF343C WELLFRAC TRAILERS
1353		PI31536

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31536" 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 "PI31536" 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
31Jan2009	31Jul2009

PROBLEM

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The existing radiator can experience a jacket water leak due to loading and transportational vibration.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
SPF343C	RTX00101, 103-106, 109, 129-133

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	3101493	RADIATOR GP (Direct Ship - Do Not Order)
In Order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 40% of dealership population. This is an inital 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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The radiator needs to be reworked on certain SPF343C Well-Fracturing pump trailers.

NOTE: The Dealer will be contacted by Schlumberger to schedule the rework and parts shipment. Questions regarding direct shipment of parts and scheduling of the rework should be directed to your local Cat Rep until contact with Schlumberger has been established.

Refer to the attached Rework Procedure.

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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%
100%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

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NOTE: This is a 24.0-hour job

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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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 REWORKING THE RADIATOR ON CERTAIN SPF343C WELLFRAC TRAILERS

MODELS INVOLVED - SPF343C Well-Fracturing pump trailer

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The radiator needs to be reworked on the SPF343C Well-Fracturing pump trailers listed below. The existing radiator can experience a jacket water leak due to loading and transportational vibration. 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 29Jul2008 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 29Jul2008 Service Letter

Rework Procedure

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RADIATOR REMOVAL

Refer to the appropriate Service Manuals as necessary.

Remove cable and bracket for FPC antenna, see Image 1.1.1

Ensure radiator drained of all available fluids

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Remove bolts for Fan Guard under radiator, see Image 1.2.1

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Remove Expansion Tank Hoses. (Hoses appear identical. Label at least 1 of the hoses for identification during reassembly) Image 1.3.1 calls out the Equalization Lines (A), Turbo Cooler Lines (B), and the Murphy Gauge Lines (C).

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Remove Perimeter lights - Ensure extra tie straps available for replacement, see Image 1.4.1

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Remove "Schlumberger" Sign (Right), see Image 1.5.1

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Remove Hydraulic cooling lines for fan circuit (Install Caps to stop leaks-Right), see Image 1.6.1

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Remove PEL single connection right (Install Caps to stop leaks-Right), see Image 1.7.1

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Remove "Schlumberger" Sign (Left), see Image 1.8.1

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Remove JW Return Piping and Seal, swing out elbow 90 degrees (facing away from engine), see Image 1.9.1

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Reomve ATAAC inlet hump hose, see Image 1.10.1
-(Both sections-Right)
-Loosen couplings
-Remove piping piece

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Remove ATAAC inlet hump hose (Left), see Image 1.11.1

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Remove JW Inlet (90 degree elbow-Left), see Image 1.12.1

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Remove ladder, see Image 1.13.1

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Remove ATAAC return elbow top bolts except for 1 (center bottom bolt to minimize strain on rubber boot), see Image 1.14.1

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Remove Hose connections for Fuel Lines (A) and PEL Single-pass line (B). (Install Caps to stop leaks - Left), Remove hose P-clips also, see Image 1.15.1

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Remove Last bolt on top of ATAAC return elbow, see Image 1.16.1

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Remove Bolts on four corners holding radiator to sub frame, see Image 1.17.1

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REPLACEMENT RADIATOR PREPARATION

Refer to Image 1.18.1 and 1.19.1

1. Set up jack stands to hold four corners off the floor to protect fan shroud.
2. Expect a lot of glycol to leak from jacket water connections on radiator.
3. Lift straight with enough clearance for fan shroud and place on jack stands.
4. Remove expansion tank from old radiator and install on new radiator.
-Clean ATAAC and JW connections on new radiator and install seals.