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Introduction
A well-planned design will aid reliability, performance, and The engine and transmission installation should be
serviceability. To be successful, the designer must be aware of designed to give efficient and reliable operation. A poorly
the application and installation requirements for Caterpillar designed installation can hinder serviceability and make
Marine Products. As a first step in this part of the operation, routine maintenance and in-hull repairs difficult. The
make the designer aware of Caterpillar reference publications, neglect of specific design requirements for mounting and
such as the Marine Engine Application & Installation Guides, alignment, and support systems, can lead to poor
LEKM7142-4147, Installation Guides for Electronically performance and increased cost of operation.
Controlled Marine Engines, RENR2315, which includes the
following In the event of OEM multiple (batch) production of
Electronic Installation Guides: vessels, it is extremely important to make the
3126B, C9, C12 & C18 REHS1187 designer/builder aware of Caterpillar application and
3176B SENR6489 installation requirements. Any discrepancies must be
3176C, 3196 & 3406 SENR1187 discussed and corrected at this time to assure the integrity
3400C (PEEC) and compliance of the OEM design.
3JK-171&8RG1-115 SENR6422
3JK172-up & 8RG116-up SENR6446 When the designer has completed a review of the
3412E, C30 & C32 SENR5014 Caterpillar application and installation requirements,
3500B LEBM7301 discuss any concern he might have about specific areas of
Marine Engine Electronic Displays SENR5002 the design. This will establish a good working
relationship in the design phase of the vessel. After the
MSCS (Multi-Station Control System) Publications: installation drawings for the vessel have been laid out,
Component Identification & follow up with the designer to make sure the drawings
Ordering Guide LEXM2818 meet the application and installation guide requirements.
Quick Reference Guide LEGM3894 As an aid in the review of the design, use the Design and
Operator’s Guide LEBM2714 Construction Review Form, SEHS8716.
Installation Guide LEGM2735

and any other information that is available from Caterpillar.

Explanation of Design and Construction Review Form

The Design and Construction Review Form, SEHS8716, is
available from Caterpillar and provides a checklist for dealer
use only. The form can be ordered using the normal literature
order procedure.
This form is a simple checklist. It is used to determine if
sufficient information has been provided to the designer so
the layout will comply with Caterpillar reference
requirements.
There is provision to record the Caterpillar reference materials
provided to the designer, and a complete checklist for the
results of the design and serviceability review. Compliance
with Caterpillar reference requirements is noted by placing a
check in
the box next to the system reviewed. If the design affecting a
specific system does not comply, there is space to record the
action required to follow up and correct the problem area(s).
After the Design and Construction Review Form is
completed, and any corrective action needed is agreed to, it is
recommended that all parties concerned sign at the designated
location on the form.
During the construction of the vessel, the design requirements
will be checked to ensure the vessel will meet Caterpillar
specifications for the installation. Any discrepancies of the
design noted during the construction phase should be
documented and discussed with the builder.

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Design and Construction Review
Reference: Caterpillar Marine Engines Application and Installation Guide and Electronic Installation Guide

General
Selling Dealer Vessel Builder

Vessel Name ( OEM Model )

Home Port Area of Operation

Builder / Installer

Address

Type of Sale Retail Wholesale Repetitive One Time Only

Vessel Data
Hull Type: Displacement Semi-Displacement Planing

Length Waterline Length Beam Draft

Displacement

Expected Hull Speed ( Knots) : Free Running

Vessel Type
Pleasure Craft: Cruiser Sportfish Yacht Sailboat Trawler

Fishing: Trawler/Dragger Long Liner Gillnetter Trap Fishing

Tow Boat: River Intercoastal Ocean Lower Mississippi Other

Cargo: : Bulk Container General

Other:

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Proposed Consist
Propulsion System
Propulsion Engine
Model Rating Bhp bkW @ rpm
Engine Feature Code
Performance No. (TM or DM)
Test Spec (0T, 2T, 0K, etc. )
Engine S/N
Major Attachments:
Position in Vessel Port Center Starboard
(or) Engine 1 Engine 2 Engine 3 Engine 4 Engine 5

Marine Transmission
Manufacturer Model
Arangement(s)
Ratio : Forward Reverse S/N

Propeller
Fixed Pitch Controllable Pitch Surface Drive Jet Drive
Manufacturer Model Material
Number of Blades Diameter Pitch
Cup: Light Medium Heavy (or) 1-10

Propulsion Engine
Model Rating Bhp bkW @ rpm
Engine Feature Code
Performance No. (TM or DM)
Test Spec (0T, 2T, 0K, etc. )
Engine S/N
Major Attachments:
Position in Vessel Port Center Starboard
(or) Engine 1 Engine 2 Engine 3 Engine 4 Engine 5

Marine Transmission
Manufacturer Model
Arrangement(s)
Ratio : Forward Reverse S/N

Propeller
Fixed Pitch Controllable Pitch Surface Drive Jet Drive
Manufacturer Model Material
Number of Blades Diameter Pitch
Cup: Light Medium Heavy (or) 1-10

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Proposed Consist (cont.)
Propulsion System (cont.)
Propulsion Engine
Model Rating Bhp bkW @ rpm
Engine Feature Code
Performance No. (TM or DM)
Test Spec (0T, 2T, 0K, etc. )
Engine S/N
Major Attachments:
Position in Vessel Port Center Starboard
(or) Engine 1 Engine 2 Engine 3 Engine 4 Engine 5

Marine Transmission
Manufacturer Model
Arrangement(s)
Ratio : Forward Reverse S/N

Propeller
Fixed Pitch Controllable Pitch Surface Drive Jet Drive
Manufacturer Model Material
Number of Blades Diameter Pitch
Cup: Light Medium Heavy (or) 1-10

Propulsion Engine
Model Rating Bhp bkW @ rpm
Engine Feature Code
Performance No. (TM or DM)
Test Spec (0T, 2T, 0K, etc. )
Engine S/N
Major Attachments:
Position in Vessel Port Center Starboard
(or) Engine 1 Engine 2 Engine 3 Engine 4 Engine 5

Marine Transmission
Manufacturer Model
Arrangement(s)
Ratio : Forward Reverse S/N

Propeller
Fixed Pitch Controllable Pitch Surface Drive Jet Drive
Manufacturer Model Material
Number of Blades Diameter Pitch
Cup: Light Medium Heavy (or) 1-10

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Proposed Consist (cont.)
Propulsion System (cont.)
Propulsion Engine
Model Rating Bhp bkW @ rpm
Engine Feature Code
Performance No. (TM or DM)
Test Spec (0T, 2T, 0K, etc. )
Engine S/N
Major Attachments:
Position in Vessel Port Center Starboard
(or) Engine 1 Engine 2 Engine 3 Engine 4 Engine 5

Marine Transmission
Manufacturer Model
Arrangement(s)
Ratio : Forward Reverse S/N

Propeller
Fixed Pitch Controllable Pitch Surface Drive Jet Drive
Manufacturer Model Material
Number of Blades Diameter Pitch
Cup: Light Medium Heavy (or) 1-10

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Proposed Consist (cont.)
Vessel Controls
Manufacturer Number of Stations

Vessel Instrumentation
Caterpillar provided instrumentation:

MPD Number of Stations

Location(s): Bridge Tower Flybridge Engine Room Portwing
Starboardwing Bowstation Aftstation

EMS Number of Stations

Location(s): Bridge Tower Flybridge Engine Room Portwing
Starboardwing Bowstation Aftstation

MAPD Number of Stations

Location(s): Bridge Tower Flybridge Engine Room Portwing
Starboardwing Bowstation Aftstation

Messenger Number of Stations

Location(s): Bridge Tower Flybridge Engine Room Portwing
Starboardwing Bowstation Aftstation

Engine
Vision Number of Stations
Location(s): Bridge Tower Flybridge Engine Room Portwing
Starboardwing Bowstation Aftstation

Other Manufacturer’s instrumentation:

Make Model
Location(s): Bridge Tower Flybridge Engine Room Portwing
Starboardwing Bowstation Aftstation

Make Model
Location(s): Bridge Tower Flybridge Engine Room Portwing
Starboardwing Bowstation Aftstation

Make Model
Location(s): Bridge Tower Flybridge Engine Room Portwing
Starboardwing Bowstation Aftstation

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Proposed Consist (cont.)
Auxiliary Engine
Primary Use: Pump Drive Compressor Thruster Winch Drive Other
Model Rating Bhp bkW @ rpm
Engine Feature Code
Performance No. (TM or DM)
Test Spec (0T, 2T, 0K, etc. )
Engine S/N
Major Attachments:

Auxiliary Engine
Primary Use: Pump Drive Compressor Thruster Winch Drive Other
Model Rating Bhp bkW @ rpm
Engine Feature Code
Performance No. (TM or DM)
Test Spec (0T, 2T, 0K, etc. )
Engine S/N
Major Attachments:

Auxiliary Engine
Primary Use: Pump Drive Compressor Thruster Winch Drive Other
Model Rating Bhp bkW @ rpm
Engine Feature Code
Performance No. (TM or DM)
Test Spec (0T, 2T, 0K, etc. )
Engine S/N
Major Attachments:

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Proposed Consist (cont.)
Marine Generator Set
Engine
Model Rating Bhp bkW @ rpm
Engine Feature Code
Performance No. (TM or DM)
Test Spec (0T, 2T, 0K, etc. )
Engine S/N
Major Attachments:
Generator
Manufacturer Model Rating ekw Hz

Marine Generator Set

Engine
Model Rating Bhp bkW @ rpm
Engine Feature Code
Performance No. (TM or DM)
Test Spec (0T, 2T, 0K, etc. )
Engine S/N
Major Attachments:
Generator
Manufacturer Model Rating ekw Hz

Marine Generator Set

Engine
Model Rating Bhp bkW @ rpm
Engine Feature Code
Performance No. (TM or DM)
Test Spec (0T, 2T, 0K, etc. )
Engine S/N
Major Attachments:
Generator
Manufacturer Model Rating ekw Hz

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Reference Documentation
Caterpillar reference publications provided and reviewed:
A & I Guide General Dimension Drawings Electronic Installation Guide

Sea Trail Guide Society Approval Guide Engine Technical Manual ( EDS) TMI

Special Instructions:

Other ( List):

Note: For later reference, attach copies of order forms to this design review.

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Design and Construction Review Checklist
Check Caterpillar Units Actual Units Design Review- Construction Review-
if Used Requirements Measurements Will it meet Caterpillar Does it meet Caterpillar
requirements? requirements?
MOUNTING AND ALIGNMENT
Propulsion Drive Line Type: ND ALIGNMENT

Conventional

Surface Drive

Outdrive

Vee Drive

CP Propeller

Paddle Wheel

Belt Drive

Electric Drive

Jet Drive

Auxiliary Drive Line Type: ND ALIGNMENT

Thruster

Single Bearing

Two Bearing

Hydrostatic

Mounting Rail Installation:

Collision Blocks

Vibration Isolations

Steel Shims

Poured Shims

Mounting Bracket Installation:

Crankshaft Deflection

Alignment

Foundation

COOLING SYSTEM

Caterpillar supplied package?

If yes, continue to Ventilation.

Customer provided package?

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Design and Construction Review Checklist (cont.)
Check Caterpillar Units Actual Units Design Review- Construction Review-
if Used Requirements Measurements Will it meet Caterpillar Does it meet Caterpillar
requirements? requirements?
Heat Exchanger: ALIGNMENT

Shell & Tube

Plate Type

Keel Cooler

Fabricated

Packaged

Radiator

VENTILATION SYSTEM

Fans Used on Intake

Fans Used on Exhaust

Natural Draft

Distribution

Exhaust

Control

Combustion Air:

Drawn from Engine Room

Ducted direct to air cleaner

from outside

Crankcase Ventilation

Caterpillar supplied package? If

yes, continue to Exhaust.

Discharge thru pipe to outside

Closed System

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Design and Construction Review Checklist (cont.)
Check Caterpillar Units Actual Units Design Review- Construction Review-
if Used Requirements Measurements Will it meet Caterpillar Does it meet Caterpillar
requirements? requirements?

EXHAUST SYSTEM

Wet w/Water Lift Muffler

Wet w/o Water Lift Muffler

Dry w/ Muffler

Dry w/o Muffler

Backpressure

Flexible Connections

Mufflers

Supports

Insulation & Shielding

Water Cooled Elbows

Water Cooled Exhaust System

FUEL SYSTEM

Fuel/Water Separator Installed

Primary Filter Installed

Tank Drains

Duplex Filters

Fuel Cooler

Centrifugal

Tank Sizing and Design

Auxiliary (Day ) Tanks

Fuel Line Routing, Valves,
Sizing, Material

LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Duplex Filters

Centrifugal

Pre-Lubrication

Auxiliary Oil Sumps

Emergency Systems:

Engines

Transmissions

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Design and Construction Review Checklist (cont.)
Check Caterpillar Units Actual Units Design Review- Construction Review-
if Used Requirements Measurements Will it meet Caterpillar Does it meet Caterpillar
requirements? requirements?

STARTING SYSTEMS

Caterpillar supplied package?

If yes, proceed to Control
System

Electric

Pneumatic

Hydraulic

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Design and Construction Review Checklist (cont.)
Check Caterpillar Units Actual Units Design Review- Construction Review-
if Used Requirements Measurements Will it meet Caterpillar Does it meet Caterpillar
requirements? requirements?
CONTROL SYSTEM

Type of Control

Push/Pull Cable

Pneumatic

Electronics

Hydraulic

MSCS Component
Identification and Ordering
Guide

SERVICE ACCESIBILITY

Adequate clearance for service,

repair and / or removal

Power Accessible For:

Pneumatic Tools

Electric Tools

Lighting

Parts Cleaning

Adequate Lifting Equipment:

The following parties have discussed and agreed to the results and required action during the design review process:

Authorized Signature of Dealer Date

Authorized Signature of Designer Date

Authorized Signature of Builder / Installer Date

Authorized Signature of Owner Date

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