Product Improvement Program for replacing the union in the fuel/water separator fuel line on certain C32 generator sets Caterpillar

Product Improvement Program for replacing the union in the fuel/water separator fuel line on certain C32 generator sets

Usage:

REBE1332-00

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08Nov2006

U-720

D-676

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*Safety*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE UNION IN THE FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR FUEL LINE ON CERTAIN C32 GENERATOR SETS
1274 1262 1263 1261		PI10554

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10554" 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 "PI10554" 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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PROBLEM

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It has been determined that there may not be enough clearance between the fuel/water separator fuel line and the exhaust manifold. The 2P-1281 Union needs to be replaced with a 2P-1325 Union on certain C32 Generator Sets. Failure to replace the union may result a fire hazard which could result in personal injury or death.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
C32	SXC00313, 317, 333, 342-343

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	2P1325	ELBOW-UNION

ACTION REQUIRED

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Refer to service manual SEBU8088 for safety instructions.
Refer to service literature or Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for instructions on fluid containment prior to changing unions.

Remove 2P-1281 Union (Image 1). Install 2P-1325 Union (Image 2 and 3).

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Image1

Image2

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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 1.0-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

SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING UNION IN FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR FUEL LINE

MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN C32 GENERATOR SETS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

It has been determined that there may not be enough clearance between the fuel/water separator fuel line and the exhaust manifold. The 2P-1281 Union needs to be replaced with a 2P-1325 Union on the products listed below. Failure to replace the union may result a fire hazard which could result in personal injury or death. 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 08Nov2006 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed for your added safety and satisfaction.

Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to 08Nov2006 Service Letter