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Operation
Section
Lifting
and
Storage
Product
Lifting
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NOTICE
Always inspect lifting eyebolts and all other lifting
equipment for damage before performing any lifting.
Never bend the eyebolts and the brackets. Never
perform product lifting if components are damaged.
Only load the eyebolts and the brackets under ten-
sion. Remember that the capacity of an eyebolt is
less as the angle between the supporting members
and the object becomes less than 90 degrees.
When it is necessary to remove a component at an
angle, only use a link bracket that is properly rated for
the weight.
Use a hoist to remove heavy components. Use an
adjustable lifting beam to lift the engine. All
supporting members (chains and cables) should be
parallel to each other. The chains and cables should
be perpendicular to the top of the object that is being
lifted.
Some removals require lifting the fixtures to obtain
proper balance and safety.
To remove the engine ONLY, use the lifting eyes that
are on the engine.
Lifting eyes are designed and installed for specific
engine arrangements. Alterations to the lifting eyes
and/or the engine make the lifting eyes and the lifting
fixtures obsolete. If alterations are made, ensure that
proper lifting devices are provided. Consult your
Perkins dealer for information regarding fixtures for
proper engine lifting.
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Product
Storage
Perkins
are
not
responsible
for
damage
which
may
occur
when
an
engine
is
in
storage
after
a
period
in
service.
Your
Perkins
dealer
or
your
Perkins
distributor
can
assist
in
preparing
the
engine
for
extended
storage
periods.
Condition
for
Storage
The
engine
must
be
stored
in
a
water
proof
building.
The
building
must
be
kept
at
a
constant
temperature.
Engines
that
are
filled
with
Perkins
ELC
will
have
coolant
protection
to
an
ambient
temperature
of
−36° C (−32.8° F). The engine must not be subjected
to extreme variations in temperature and humidity.
Storage Period
An engine can be stored for up to 6 months provided
all the recommendation are adhered to.
Storage Procedure
Keep a record of the procedure that has been
completed on the engine.
Note:
Do not store an engine that has biodiesel in the
fuel system.
1.
Ensure that the engine is clean and dry.
a. If the engine has been operated using
biodiesel, the system must be drained and new
filters installed. The fuel tank will require
flushing.
b. Fill the fuel system with an acceptable fuel. For
more information on acceptable fuels refer to
this Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Fluid
recommendations”. Operate the engine for 15
minutes in order to remove all biodiesel from
the system.
2.
Drain any water from the primary filter water
separator. Ensure that the fuel tank is full.
3.
The engine oil will not need to be drained in order
to store the engine. Provided the correct
specification of engine oil is used the engine can
be stored for up to 6 months. For the correct
specification of engine oil refer to this Operation
and Maintenance Manual, “Fluid
recommendations”.
4.
Remove the drive belt from the engine.
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