Installation Manual

Electrical & Electronic Application And Installation Manual
Production Release Version 1.0
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1.0 Safety
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 in order to perform
these functions properly.
The information in this publication was based upon current information at the
time of publication. Check for the most current information before you start
any job. Perkins distributors will have the most current information.
Improper operation, maintenance or repair of this product may be dangerous.
Improper operation, maintenance or repair of this product may result in injury
or death.
Do not operate or perform any maintenance or repair on this product until
you have read and understood the operation, maintenance and repair
information.
Perkins cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a
potential hazard. The warnings in this publication and on the product are not
all inclusive. If a tool, a procedure, a work method or an operating technique
that is not specifically recommended by Perkins is used, you must be sure
that it is safe for you and for other people. You must also be sure that the
product will not be damaged and / or made unsafe by the procedures that are
used.
1.1 Warning – Welding
Welding can cause damage to the on engine electronics. The following
precautions should be taken before and during welding:
• Turn the engine OFF. Place the ignition keyswitch in the OFF position
• Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. If the machine
is fitted with a battery disconnect switch then open the switch
• Clamp the ground cable of the welder to the component that will be
welded. Place the clamp as close as possible to the weld.
• Protect any wiring harnesses from welding debris and splatter.
1.1.2 Warning - Electrostatic Paint Spraying
The high voltages used in electrostatic paint spraying can cause damage to
on engine electronics. The damage can manifest itself through immediate
failure of components, or by weakening electronic components causing them
to fail at a later date.
The following precautions should be taken when using electrostatic paint
spraying techniques on engines: