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C175-16 Electric Power Package Isolator Installation

Purpose
This publication is to provide a basic understanding of the package isolator options for the C175-16 EP genset and to provide a guide for their installation.

Isolator Locations
For the C175-16 genset, the isolator locations are dependent on the generator frame size and radiator option. The locations are not dependent on the type of isolator. The diagrams below illustrate the dimensions to the center of each isolator. Dimensions from the center of the various isolators to the anchor points are provided in the sections of this document detailing each individual isolator option.

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Isolator Options
For the C175-16 genset, four different isolator options are offered. These options are the standard rubber puck isolators, the non-seismic spring isolators, and two seismic spring isolator options.

Rubber Isolator Option

The C175-16 offers the rubber puck style isolators offered on other generator set models. When installed as intended, these rubber isolators are approximately 90% efficient at isolating vibration from the C175-16 genset. These isolators are easiest to install because they do not anchor to the foundation beneath the genset, and add about 40 mm to the height of the package.

Leveling Bolt

Locknut Washer

Isolator

Rubber Isolator Installation

1. The rubber isolators are installed by blocking the package several inches off the ground to allow access to align the isolators with the holes in the genset base. 2. Each locknut should be threaded at least a third of the way up from the bottom of the leveling bolt. Washers are provided and are to be installed under each locknut. 3. The leveling bolts are inserted through the holes in the base with the locknuts and washers in place and are threaded into the isolators. 4. The locknuts can be tightened to hold the isolators in place so that the package can be lowered onto the isolators.
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5. For any isolators not in firm contact with the foundation, the locknuts should be loosened to allow the isolators to rest on the ground. Each rubber isolator can accommodate up to 12.7 mm of vertical misalignment. If required, an oversized washer, such as 177-1452, can be added between the isolator and genset base at some of the isolator locations to take up additional misalignment. 6. The isolator height is adjusted at the necessary locations by tightening the leveling bolt while keeping the locknut loose. The leveling bolt is adjusted until the steel shell of the isolator comes firmly into contact with the bottom of the genset base and before the isolator begins to lift the package. Care should be taken to ensure that the isolator isnt adjusted further than 12.7 mm. 7. Once the isolators have all been adjusted, recheck them to ensure that none of them have lifted from the foundation, and re-adjust as necessary. 8. Finally tighten each locknut to 460 60 N-m.

53 Max 12.7 Max

Spring Isolator Option

The C175-16 continues to offer a high efficiency spring type isolator option similar to what was offered on previous models. When installed as intended, these spring isolators are at least 95% efficient at isolating vibration from the C175-16 genset. These isolators are intended for installations that do not require seismic isolators but do require more vibration isolation than what is provided by the rubber isolators, and add about 130 mm to the height of the package. Leveling Bolt Locknut Spring Pressure Plate

Leveling Adjustment

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1. The isolators are installed by elevating the package to operating height and blocking it in place to allow access to align the isolators with the holes in the genset base. 2. Each locknut should be threaded at least two thirds of the way up from the bottom of each leveling bolt. Washers are provided and are to be installed under each locknut. 3. The leveling bolts are inserted through the holes in the base with the locknuts and washers in place and are threaded into the isolators until the bolt comes into contact with the spring pressure plate. 4. With the locknuts left loose, the isolator height is adjusted by tightening each leveling bolt until the springs start to deflect and the genset begins to float freely on the springs instead of the blocks. 5. Check that the package is level and then remove the blocks. 6. Ensure that the springs are compressed evenly with no more than 5 mm in variation. Adjust as necessary. 7. Finally, tighten each locknut to 370 50 N-m. The spring isolators should be anchored to the ground, or otherwise mechanically restrained to limit lateral movement of the isolators. The diagram below provides the dimensions for the isolator base and mounting holes.

Seismic Spring Isolator Options

The C175-16 also offers seismic rated spring type isolator options that can help enable the IBC 2006 compliance of the genset installation. When installed as intended, these spring isolators are at least 95% efficient at isolating vibration from the C175-16 genset. Two different seismic ratings are provided. One isolator option is for installations that require up to a 0.5G seismic horizontal load, and the other isolator option is for installations requiring up to a 1.5G horizontal load. A site study must be performed to determine the necessary lateral seismic design load in order to choose the optimum
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seismic isolator. The 0.5G isolators add at least 225 mm to the height of the package while the 1.5G isolators add at least 238 mm in height. It is important to note that the proper installation of seismic mounts in itself does not provide IBC 2006 compliance. A project specific analysis is required to be completed and will often require the approval of a professional engineer. This service is not provided by the Caterpillar factory. Mounting Adapter with Stud Leveling Bolts Location for Installation Spacers (Both Sides) Travel Adjustment: 4 min

225 min Hold Down Studs & Travel Stop Nuts

0.5G Seismic Isolator

Mounting Adapter with Stud Leveling Nut Location for Installation Spacers (Both Sides) Travel Adjustment: 9 min

238 min Hold Down Studs & Travel Stop Nuts

1.5G Seismic Isolator

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1. Prior to installation, the mounting adapters have to be attached to the seismic mounts using the countersunk hardware provided. 2. The isolators are installed by elevating the package above the height of the isolators and blocking it in place. 3. Unlike the standard spring isolators, the seismic isolators can be suspended from the upper isolator housing. Using the mounting adapter stud, each isolator is fastened to the genset base at the required locations with the provided hardware. 4. The mounting hardware is separate from the leveling hardware, and each mounting nut is tightened to 460 60 N-m. 5. To aid in the installation, the provided spacers are inserted between the upper and lower housings around each hold down stud. The 0.5G isolator uses one 8 mm thick spacer at each stud, while the 1.5G isolator uses a pair of 8 mm spacers at each stud. The travel stop nuts can be tightened enough to temporarily sandwich the spacer between the upper and lower housings. 6. The blocks under the genset can be removed, and the genset can be gently lowered into place. 7. The travel stop nuts should be backed off to provide the travel shown in the diagram above. 8. At each isolator, adjust the leveling nut or bolt until the upper housing just begins to lift off the spacers. 9. Prior to removing any of the spacers, ensure that all the spacers can be slid out and that all the springs are compressed evenly with no more than 5 mm in variation. 10. After the springs are properly adjusted, re-check that the travel stop nuts still provide the necessary travel shown above. The seismic isolators must be securely anchored to the foundation. The diagrams below provide the dimensions for the isolator mounting holes.

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General Statement
Consult the Mounting Systems Application & Installation Guide (LEBW4974) for general mounting system design guidelines.

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