Milton CAT 994F - Manual (Page 17)

Product Safety. Caterpillar has been and
continues to be proactive in developing
mining machines that meet or exceed
safety standards. Safety is an integral
part of all machine and systems designs.
SAE and ISO Standards. The 994F is
designed to national and international
standards, and has been tested and
self certified to comply with applicable
SAE and ISO safety standards.
Integral ROPS/FOPS Cab. Mounted to
the main frame to provide rollover and
falling object protection. ROPS structure
is designed as an extension of the
loader frame.
Ladder/Secondary Egress. Two wide,
stationary stairways with handrails on
both sides allow three-point contact
access to and from the machine.
Brake Systems. Four corner oil-cooled
braking system provides excellent control
in slippery conditions. The service brakes
are actuated by modulated hydraulic
pressure, while secondary and parking
brake functions are spring applied and
hydraulic released. This system assures
braking in the event of complete
hydraulic failure.
Steering System. A twin double-acting
cylinder steering system is designed to
deliver precise control under all loading
and underfoot conditions. The steering
hydraulic system is separate from the
main hydraulic system to prevent cross-
contamination and overheating from
other sources.
Supplemental Steering System.
Provided using a ground driven pump is
standard on the 994F. Backup steering
system allows the operator to maintain
control of the loader in the event of a
failure in the main steering system.
Rear Vision Camera (optional). Located
on top of the radiator in the center.
Provides the operator 115° of field
vision via a colored monitor located in
the cab. Enables operator to see directly
behind the loader.
Trainer Seat. The trainer seat makes
training new operators in the correct
operation of the loader easier. In addition
observing operational issues is easier.
Lock-out Panel. The panel is conveniently
located on the left-hand side bumper in
front of the ladder allowing the operator/
serviceman to reach the switches from
ground level. In addition to the shutoff
and lockout switches described below,
this panel contains a VIMS port, stairway
lights and hood lights switches.
Engine Shutoff Switch. An engine
shutoff switch is located in the rear
ground level lockout panel for
immediate shutdown.
Transmission Lockout. A transmission
lockout switch is located in the rear
ground level lockout panel. Enables to
lockout machine transmission to prevent
gear engagement while the operator is
not in the cab.
Starter Lockout. A starter lockout
switch, when enabled, prevents the
starter from being activated while
service is being performed.
Toe Kicks. Toe kicks have been added
to the rear platform. Prevents tools from
falling off while servicing the machine.
Electrical System Disconnect. A battery
disconnect switch, which is conveniently
located near the left stairs, provides
lockout of the electrical system for
service work.
Service Center. Located at ground level
allowing easy access for filling and
draining machine fluid compartments.
Payload Policy. Safety is integral to
maintaining the highest productivity in
mining machine operation. Caterpillar’s
10/10 Payload Policy assures that
steering and braking systems have
sufficient capacity to perform at a
10% overload. VIMS, which is standard
on the 994F, includes a payload indicator
system. VIMS notifies the operator
when the bucket is overloaded.
Standard Safety Features.
• Slip resistant surfaces
• Retractable, 75 mm (3 in) wide
seat belts
• Wide-angle mirrors
• Hand rails
• Low interior sound level
• Trainer seat
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Safety
Caterpillar mining machines and systems are designed with safety as their first priority.