The general safety regulations for the prevention of accidents and the relevant operating safety instructions must be observed at all times. 1.5. Legal Provisions for Installation Machine operation must not be impaired due to any Webasto installed components. All power circuits must be fused with appropriate fuse or circuit breaker.
Obtain fuse box access by removing interior panels shown. Fig. 2 IMPORTANT The CAT 980K Series is designed with a negative (Ground) master disconnect switch. The proceeding steps will describe a necessary Webasto harness ground modification required for this installation. Fig. 3...
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Caterpillar 980K / Thermo 90ST Installation Remove the heater electrical connector from its current mounting location. This will be relocated in proceeding steps. Fig. 3 Remove ground portion of the harness from the location shown. Fig. 4 Reconfigure all heater harness ground leads into one spliced ground circuit.
Caterpillar 980K / Thermo 90ST Installation During the heater dry fit mounting process; mark and drill a new hole to mount the electrical connector bracket facing the front of the machine. Rear heater mounting bracket. Fig. 6 3.2. Hydra Liner Preparation Drain the hydraulic tank per the manufacturer’s...
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Caterpillar 980K / Thermo 90ST Installation Remove the hydraulic tank from the machine per the manufacturer’s recommendations. Fig. 8...
Caterpillar 980K / Thermo 90ST Installation 4. INSTALLATION 4.1. General References Bare body parts, for example around any drilled holes must be treated with anti-corrosive coating. Secure hoses, cables and wiring harnesses with cable ties and clamps provided. Fit protective hoses around any chaffing points.
Make sure to turn off master disconnect switch before performing this step! Locate the starter motor on the right side of the engine. Cut the positive lead of the Webasto heater harness to proper length, install supplied eyelet and connect to starter stud as shown in fig. 20.
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In this installation, pins 8-11 were empty. Fig. 22 Locate the same connector from the inside of the cab (left rear corner) and pin the remainder of the Webasto controller harness to match the wire colors from the previous step.
Caterpillar 980K / Thermo 90ST Installation 4.2.3. Fuel Remove the left side step panel per manufacturer’s recommendations to access the top of the fuel tank. Fig. 25 Thoroughly clean all debris around fuel tank access cover. Remove for fuel standpipe installation in proceeding steps.
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Caterpillar 980K / Thermo 90ST Installation In the CAT 980K installation no cutting of the standpipe was necessary. However; with different tank options always ensure the standpipe is approximately 4” from the bottom of the tank. This ensures the heater cannot run the tank empty of fuel and less chance of picking debris or sediment from the bottom of the tank.
Caterpillar 980K / Thermo 90ST Installation Note the direction of the fuel dampener towards the rear of the machine. Fig. 31 Install the supplied protective loom over the fuel line and route along the existing wires harnesses securing it with cable ties where necessary.
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Caterpillar 980K / Thermo 90ST Installation For this installation the muffler was installed and mounted to the engine skid plate horizontally using an “L” bracket. Note: When mounting a muffler horizontally, be sure the moisture weep hole (fig. 36) is clear of any obstructions.
Caterpillar 980K / Thermo 90ST Installation 4.2.5. Intake The air intake is routed towards the rear of the machine and mounted as shown in figures 37 and 38. Fig. 37 An intake tube clamp was used to secure tube to the rear engine shroud.
Caterpillar 980K / Thermo 90ST Installation 4.3. Hydra liner (Hydraulic Fluid Warmer) Remove The hydraulic tank per manufacturer’s recommendations. Fig. 39 Locate the rearmost lower left corner of the hydraulic tank. Using the proper safety equipment, carefully remove the retaining bracket with a grinding wheel.
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Caterpillar 980K / Thermo 90ST Installation Using the dimensions in fig. 42, locate the center point and clearly mark. Using the proper safety equipment, drill a 3” O.D. hole using a hole saw. Fig. 42 Install the coupler so that the Hydra Liner is a minimum of 1”...
Caterpillar 980K / Thermo 90ST Installation 4.4. Various Plumbing Configurations Coolant plumbing is dependent on the options that are installed. When routing always make sure to fully tighten all hose clamps and secure in a manner that’s prevent hose chaffing.
Caterpillar 980K / Thermo 90ST Installation 5. INITIAL START-UP IMPORTANT Refer to the safety instructions in the operating and maintenance instructions supplied with the heater kit. The operating and maintenance instructions must be read thoroughly before starting the heater. After you have installed the heater, bleed the water system and the fuel supply system carefully. Follow the instructions supplied by the vehicle manufacturer for this purpose.
Original Equipment installations (OE). This warranty period may not exceed three (3) years from the original date of sale by Webasto. This warranty period may be superseded by a contractual agreement.
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