Installation Instructions - Clarke C18H Instruction Manual

7. Before starting the engine, remove the valve
cover or covers. Put a large amount of engine
oil on the camshaft, cam followers, and valve
mechanism in order to prevent damage to the
mechanism.
8. Pressure-lubricate the engine before starting
the engine. Pressure lubricating the engine
ensures immediate lubrication and prevents
damage to the engine during the first few
minutes of engine operation. If the engine is
not equipped with a prelube pump, contact
your Cat dealer for information about
lubrication of the engine before starting the
engine.
9. Check the condition of all rubber hoses.
Replace any worn hoses. Replace any damaged
hoses.
10. Before start-up, test the cooling system for a 3
percent to a 6 percent concentration of coolant
conditioner. Add liquid coolant conditioner or
a coolant conditioner element, if equipped.
Test the coolant mixture for proper nitrite
level. If necessary, adjust the coolant mixture.
Prime the engine with clean diesel fuel before
starting.
11. Ensure that the cooling system is clean. Ensure
that the system is full. Ensure that the system
has the correct amount of supplemental
cooling system conditioner.
12. On the first day of operation, check the entire
engine several times for leaks and correct
operation.
13. If the engine was removed from storage in
which temperatures of less than -12°C (10°F)
were encountered, refer to Service Manual,
SEBU5898, "Cold Weather Recommendations
Operation and Maintenance".

2.3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The correct installation of the engine is very important
to achieving optimum performance and extended
engine life.
In this respect, the engine has certain installation
requirements, which are critical to how it performs.
These requirements are generally associated with the
cooling, exhaust, induction air, and fuel systems.
This section of the manual should be read in
conjunction with the relevant Installation and
Operation Data Sheets. If there is any doubt about an
installation, contact should be made with Clarke
Customer Support giving exact details of the problem.
All installations should be clean, free of any debris and
dry. Care should be taken to ensure that there is easy
access to the engine for maintenance and repair. The
safety of personnel who may be around the engine,
when it is running, is of paramount importance when
designing the installation layout.
1) Secure pump set to foundation and complete
installation
manufacturer's instructions. Perform engine-
to-pump coupling alignment.
driveshaft universal joints with NLGI grade #1
or #2 grease at the (3) Zerk fittings. (Refer to
section 2.4 for specific alignment instructions).
2) Install the heat exchanger discharge pipe. The
discharge pipe should be no smaller than the
outlet connection on the heat exchanger.
Discharge water piping should be installed in
accordance
plumbing connecting to the heat exchanger
must be secured to minimize movement by the
engine. Cooling loop water pressure to the
heat exchanger must not exceed the limit that
is stated on the heat exchanger supplied with
the engine.
3) Install all engine cooling system draincocks
and plugs. Close all drain cocks.
Qty Description
1 1/8"
draincock
1 1/4"
draincock
1 Electrode
plug
4) Fill engine cooling system with premixed 50%
water / 50% coolant solution. Use only
coolants meeting ASTM-D6210 specifications
for heavy-duty diesel engines. Never use light-
duty or automotive coolants in the engine that
are stated as ASTM-D3306 only. (Refer to
Section 3.4.3 of this manual for cooling
system capacity.) Fill expansion tank per
figure #18, Section 3.4.5 of Instruction
Manual.
5) Engine is shipped with oil installed.
make-up oil specifications refer to section 3.3
Lubrication System.
12
in accordance with
Lubricate
with applicable codes.
Location
Coolant heater
inlet tube
Water pump
inlet tube
Bottom of heat
exchanger
pump
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