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The document is a service bulletin about failures of certain alignment tools used for rotating compressor shafts. Some tools had brittle pins that would break under minimal force. The document provides information on identifying faulty tools, returning them for free replacement by March 2002, and the process for obtaining a replacement.

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SB 21-0-103

The document is a service bulletin about failures of certain alignment tools used for rotating compressor shafts. Some tools had brittle pins that would break under minimal force. The document provides information on identifying faulty tools, returning them for free replacement by March 2002, and the process for obtaining a replacement.

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SERVICE BULLETIN

NOTICE: The Type of Change and Recommended Compliance specified reflects Solar’s best judgment regarding the
Service Bulletin. All questions should be directed to your Solar Field Service Representative. Solar, Saturn,
Centaur, Taurus, Mercury, Mars, Titan, SoLoNOx, and Turbotronic are trademarks of Solar Turbines Incorporated.
Cat and Caterpillar are trademarks of Caterpillar Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.

NUMBER: 21.0/103
ISSUED: November 2001
REVISED:
PRODUCT: All
MODEL(S): Compressor
Specifics:

SUBJECT: COUPLING ALIGNMENT ROTATION TOOL FAILURES

Type of Change: Product Reliability


Recommended
Compliance: Information

Purpose:
To communicate information regarding failure of certain alignment tools used for shaft rotation.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Some coupling alignment tools used for rotating the shaft have failed due to brittle pins, which
break when minimal force or impact is applied. These failures are believed to be isolated and the
result of faulty plating procedures. The suspect tool kit part numbers are as follows:

FT67107-100 FT67107-700
FT67107-200 FT67107-800
FT67107-300 FT67107-900
FT67107-400 FT67107-1001
FT67107-500 FT67107-1101
FT67107-600 FT67107-1200

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NUMBER: 21.0/103
ACTIONS REQUIRED:
A faulty tool can be identified by striking the pin with a hammer.

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when performing this


operation. Face shield and gloves are required.

Support the tool in a vise and strike the pin, perpendicular to its axis with an 8-ounce hammer. It is
not necessary to apply a strong blow, which could damage an otherwise acceptable pin. One blow
is sufficient to test the pin. If the pin has become brittle, it will fracture easily.

Any faulty shaft-rotating pieces may be returned for exchange, free of charge. Be sure to test the
piece before taking any further action. If the pin does not fracture when tested, do not return
it.

NOTE
All faulty pieces must be received prior to March 2002 for free replacement.

To return a faulty shaft-rotating piece:

• Contact Solar Service Parts to obtain an RMA (Returned -Material Authorization).


• Make note of the tool part number, serial number, and customer. Include this information
with the returned item.
• Return only the affected piece, not the entire field tool kit, any of the other parts, or the
container. This will alleviate the need for renumbering of tool kits and save on shipping
costs.
• A new piece with a sturdy pin of suitable durability will be shipped in exchange for the one
returned.
• Arrangements have been made for a quick turn-around by the supplier, but expect a few
weeks to complete the cycle.

It is expected that there is only a small population of defective parts. Tracking of the tool serial
numbers, as mentioned above, is essential to determine which plating lot numbers are affected.

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