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50W 2W0988 988B WHEEL LOADER Special Instruction

Media Number SEHS9614-00 Publication Date 1993/07/01 Update Date 1995/09/07

Retrofit Installation of Coolant Loss Sensor

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7422

7470

All Caterpillar Machines or Engines with 12V or 24V Electrical Systems

Introduction
This instruction provides the necessary parts and procedure for the installation of a coolant loss
sensing system for dealer custom warning systems. This coolant loss sensing system will detect a
low coolant level in radiator top tanks.

Do not perform any procedure, outlined in this publication, or order any parts until you read and
understand the information contained within.

Tools Required

Parts Required

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Sensor Operation

(1) + BAT. (2) GND. (3) Low Level Sensor.

The 1070174 Coolant Loss Sensor is a solid state sensor for 12 or 24 Volt systems which
electronically senses the presence or absence of coolant.

If sensing tip (A) is fully submerged in fluid, the alarm output of the sensor is an open circuit.

If the sensing tip is completely out of coolant, the alarm output of the sensor is pulled to within 2
VDC of ground after a 10 second time delay.

If the sensing tip is only partially submerged, the output of the sensor can be open or closed.
Current requirements of the alarm circuit must not exceed 0.5 amps. The listed components meet this
requirement.

Installation
1. Locate the mounting position for the sensor on the tank. Generally, the sensor should be mounted
high enough in the tank to warn the operator before damage can occur, but low enough in the tank to
avoid false warnings due to machine tilt.

2. Drain the coolant tank.

3. Weld a 5C0731 Weld Boss at the desired mounting location. This will provide a 1/4-18" NPTF
portfitting for the sensor.

4. Install the sensor in the 1/4-18" NPTF port.

NOTE: DO NOT use teflon pipe tape or any pipe sealant. The sensor is already supplied with
sealant on the threads. Additional sealant could affect operation of the sensor.

5. Mount the appropriate alarm lamp receptacle (12V or 24V system) in a location to warn the
operator in case of loss of coolant. Place the appropriate bulb in the receptacle.

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6. Refer to Special Instruction SEHS9615 for assembly of the 4-pin connector. Construct the mating
harness as shown.

7. Connect Pin 1 of 1028809 4-pin plug to +BAT through a 10 amp fuse powered through the key
switch using red 18 gauge wire.

8. Connect Pin 2 of the 4-pin plug to -BAT using black 18 gauge wire.

9. Connect Pin 3 of the 4-pin plug to the ground side of the alarm light using green 18 gauge wire.

10. Connect the +B side of the alarm light to +BAT through the same 10 amp fuse used in Step 6
using red 18 gauge wire.

11. Ground the coolant tank to -BAT.

12. Connect the harness into the 1070174 Coolant Loss Sensor.

13. Turn the key on without starting the engine. The coolant lamp and/or alarm should come on after
about 10 seconds.

14. If the warning functions correctly, fill coolant tank with coolant and turn key on again. If the
warning does not come on after 10 seconds, system is installed and functioning correctly.

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All Rights Reserved.

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