Current through September 30, 2024
Section 1039.130 - What installation instructions must I give to equipment manufacturers?(a) If you sell an engine for someone else to install in a piece of nonroad equipment, give the engine installer instructions for installing it consistent with the requirements of this part. Include all information necessary to ensure that an engine will be installed in its certified configuration.(b) Make sure these instructions have the following information:(1) Include the heading: "Emission-related installation instructions".(2) State: "Failing to follow these instructions when installing a certified engine in a piece of nonroad equipment violates federal law (40 CFR 1068.105(b) ), subject to fines or other penalties as described in the Clean Air Act.".(3) Describe the instructions needed to properly install the exhaust system and any other components. Include instructions consistent with the requirements of § 1039.205(u) . Also describe how to properly size the DEF tank consistent with the specifications in § 1039.125(a) , if applicable.(4) Describe any necessary steps for installing the diagnostic system described in § 1039.110 .(5) Describe how your certification is limited for any type of application. For example, if your engines are certified only for constant-speed operation, tell equipment manufacturers not to install the engines in variable-speed applications.(6) Describe any other instructions to make sure the installed engine will operate according to design specifications in your application for certification. This may include, for example, instructions for installing aftertreatment devices when installing the engines.(7) State: "If you install the engine in a way that makes the engine's emission control information label hard to read during normal engine maintenance, you must place a duplicate label on the equipment, as described in 40 CFR 1068.105 .".(8) Describe equipment-labeling requirements consistent with § 1039.135 . State whether you are providing the label for the fuel inlet or the equipment manufacturer must provide the label.(c) You do not need installation instructions for engines you install in your own equipment.(d) Provide instructions in writing or in an equivalent format. For example, you may post instructions on a publicly available website for downloading or printing. If you do not provide the instructions in writing, explain in your application for certification how you will ensure that each installer is informed of the installation requirements.69 FR 39213, June 29, 2004, as amended at 70 FR 40463, July 13, 2005; 79 FR 46373, Aug. 8, 2014; 81 FR 74134, Oct. 25, 2016