Product Handling Multec 3.5 Fuel Injector Application Manual
6-2 Delphi Energy and Chassis Systems
Revision: 11/05-1
DO NOT: Contact or apply load to the injector tip for installation.
Apply load to 45 deg angle on nylon over mold see
Figure 6-2.
DO NOT: Pound injectors into manifold during assembly to
engine. The force on the rail outline drawing must not be
exceeded.
Can damage injectors, rail, or seal rings.
DO NOT: Seat rail by torquing the rail mounting fasteners.
May damage rail and injectors.
DO: Use care during connection of harness to injector.
Avoid terminal damage.
DO: Utilize Connector Position Assurance (CPA) feature on
harness electrical connector.
Verification connector is properly latched and electrical
continuity is maintained.
DO: Use recommended terminal lubricant on mating connector.
(Section 7.5)
Minimize potential for terminal fretting corrosion.
DO NOT: Apply excessive side loads to electrical connectors.
May cause loss of electrical continuity.
DO NOT: Use any dropped unit.
Internal damage may have occurred.
DO NOT: Store injectors, rails, or subassemblies including
engines on which the injectors have been installed in an
unprotected environment.
External contamination can damage the injector
electrically and/or mechanically.
DO: Return any dropped, damaged, or suspect material with a tag
that describes the problem.
Ensure fast and correct diagnosis of root cause.
DO: Handle skids with correct equipment.
Components may be damaged or emission settings
disrupted.
DO: Use “first in, first out” inventory.
Maintain accurate cut-off dates for tooling/design
changes.
DO: Unload and install rails one at a time from packing trays.
Damage may be done to critical components.
DO NOT: Use the injector as a handle.
Do not use the injector to lift assemblies
DO NOT: Rack, stage, or handle parts in a manner that allows
contact between parts.
Damage will occur.
DO NOT: Remove packing in a way that allows contact between
parts.
Damage could occur due ton contact between parts.
DO NOT: Transfer to assembly area skids that have been
damaged or have packaging whose integrity is suspect.
Components may be damaged or emission settings
disrupted. Avoid potential warranty from use of
questionable components.
DO NOT: Stack inventory skids more than two high.
Pallets or trays may flex or break causing damage to the
contents.
DO NOT: Stack units on top of each other.
Damage may be done to critical components.
DO NOT: Tap on fuel injectors to correct any malfunction.
Can damage injector.
Table 6-1 – Multec 3.5 Injector Handling