Guideline for Visual Inspection and Repair of Foam Wiring Harness {0649, 1408, 1408, 1408, 1408} Caterpillar


Guideline for Visual Inspection and Repair of Foam Wiring Harness {0649, 1408, 1408, 1408, 1408}

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Introduction

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Revision  Summary of Changes SEBF9305 
08  Added new serial number prefixes for New Product Introduction (NPI) 

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Important Safety Information



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Work safely. 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. Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this instruction and on the product. If these hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or to other persons. Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. Therefore, the warnings in this publication and the warnings that are on the product are not all inclusive. If a tool, a procedure, a work method, or operating technique that is not recommended by Caterpillar is used, ensure that it is safe for you and for other people to use. Ensure that the product will not be damaged or the product will not be made unsafe by the operation, lubrication, maintenance, or the repair procedures that are used.

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The hazards are identified by the safety alert symbol which is followed by a signal word such as danger, warning, or caution. The "WARNING" safety alert symbol is shown below.



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This safety alert symbol means:

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Summary

This guideline provides the visual inspection and repair procedure for a rigid foam wiring harness. The rigid foam harness consists of a wiring harness encased in a robust and solid rigid foam. Failure of a rigid foam harness is rare and would happen if the internal wires are damaged.

Service Letters and Technical Information Bulletins


NOTICE

The most recent Service Letters and Technical Information Bulletins that are related to this component shall be reviewed before beginning work. Often Service Letters and Technical Information Bulletins contain upgrades in repair procedures, parts, and safety information that pertain to the parts or components being repaired.


Tooling and Equipment

Table 2
Required Tooling and Equipment 
Part Number  Description 
303-9339  Lint Free Shop Towels 
08609  3M Windo-Weld Super Fast Urethane 
Isopropyl Alcohol 

Visual Inspection

Complete the following to perform a visual inspection:

  1. If necessary, clean the harness using isopropyl alcohol or electrical cleaner.

  2. Visually inspect the harness for damage.


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    Air bubble holes.


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  3. Illustrations 3 and 4 show small imperfections of the harness material that are insignificant and can be disregarded.


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    Repairable harness damage.

  4. Larger damage penetrating into the wire cavity can be repaired and the harness can be salvaged.


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    Non-reparable damage exposing copper wire through the insulation.

  5. Damaged insulation under the foam is not repairable. The harness must be replaced.

Repair Procedure

Note: If avoidable do not perform repairs in temperatures below 4.4° C (40° F). Cure time varies depending on temperature and relative humidity.

Complete the following to repair the rigid foam wiring harness.

  1. Thoroughly inspect the damaged portion to ensure that the damage does protrude into the wires. Damage to the foam portion of the harness can be repaired with 3MWindo-WeldSuper Fast Urethane #08609.

  2. Clean the damaged site using isopropyl alcohol or electrical cleaner.


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  3. Completely fill the damaged area using 3MWindo-WeldSuper Fast Urethane #08609.

    Note: Once product is applied, there are only 10-15 minutes of working time available.



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    Note: Ensure that you wear personal protective equipment such as a glove when handling a solvent-based material.

  4. Wipe the area smooth with a fingertip or putty knife.

  5. Allow repair to cure undisturbed at least 6 hours.

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