Operating instructions

Disassembly and disposal

Series: K, F, C, 2C

65-210701-01GB-01 Read the instructions prior to performing any task!

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1 Disassembly and disposal

Protecting the environment and conserving resources are among
the manufacturer’s foremost priorities.
Once the machine’s service life is over, it must be disassembled
and disposed of in an environmentally-friendly way. The following
is a set of recommendations for environmentally-friendly disposal.

1.1 Safety instructions

Improper disassembly
WARNING!
Risk of injury from improper disassembly!
Stored residual energy, sharp components, edges
and corners on or in the machine or on the neces-
sary tools can cause injury.
– Before beginning work, ensure there is suffi-
cient space.
Allow the machine to cool down to the ambient
temperature.
– Proceed with caution when working with open,
sharp-edged components.
– Keep the workspace tidy and clean. Compo-
nents and tools that are loosely stacked or
lying around can cause accidents.
– Disassemble components correctly. Pay atten-
tion to the high dead weight of some compo-
nents. If necessary, use hoists.
– Secure components, so they do not topple or
fall.
– If in doubt, contact the manufacturer.

Residual gas
DANGER!
Risk of explosion from potentially explosive
atmospheres!
Residual media that escapes from the machine’s
interior can lead to an explosion.
– Render the machine inert before disassembly.
– Using a gas meter, ensure that the atmosphere
is not potentially explosive.

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Electric current
DANGER!
Risk of fatal injury from electric current!
Disassembly of live components can cause serious
or fatal injury.
– Switch off the power to the operating cable.
– Check there is no live current.

Risks from medium and high

voltage applications DANGER!
Risk of fatal injury from improper handling for
medium or high-voltage applications!
Medium and high-voltage applications represent a
particular risk. In some circumstances, excessive
proximity to energised components can lead to a
fatal electric shock.
– Work on the electrical system should only be
carried out by qualified electrical personnel
with special expertise in the handling of
medium and high-voltage equipment.

Disassembling the delivery line

WARNING!
Risk of injury from compressed conveyed
materials!
For the disassembly of pressurised components
such as pipes, containers, hoses or valves, hot
conveying material escapes with a strong gas flow.
This can result in serious injury.
– Before beginning work, fully relieve pressurised
components of pressure.
– Check that components are not pressurised.
– Only disassemble pressurised components
when they are not under pressure.

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Potentially explosive gases

DANGER!
Risk of explosion and injury during disas-
sembly!
During the disassembly of the machine and system
piping, a potentially explosive atmosphere may
arise due to escaping medium. Ignition sources
lead to serious explosions. The conveyed medium
is released under the emission of noise.
This results in serious injuries.
– Only carry out work under the guidance of a
supervisory person.
– Relieve the pressure from the machine and
system piping before the disassembly and
flush with neutral gas.
– Discharge the escaping gas in a safe manner.
Safe: no ignition sources in the areas of fire
and explosion hazards; sufficiently ground the
metallic outlet nozzles.
– Create a depressurised state and check it.
– Make a record of the disassembly work after
approval measurement by the operator.
– Ventilate the disassembly site properly.

During the conveyance of nitrogen

DANGER!
Risk of suffocation from escaping residual gas!
Opening piping and screws can allow gas to
escape freely into the atmosphere, potentially
leading to suffocation.
– Minimise residual gas as much as possible.
– Ventilate the work environment properly.
– Make a record of disassembly works after
approval measurement by the operator

Personnel requirements Requirements for disassembly:

Disassembly of electrical components
Personnel: n Authorised electricians

Disassembly of frequency converter

Disassembly of mechanical components
Personnel: n Service personnel

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Requirements for personnel
Requirements for personnel
Protective equipment
Special tools
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Disassembly of gas technology components:
Personnel: n Supervisor
n Gas specialists
n Authorised electricians
n Service personnel
The following tasks require additional "explosion protection" qualifi-
cations:
n All work on equipment with ATEX marking.
n All work in zones with ATEX marking.
Personnel: n Additional qualification for explosion pro-
tection
Disassembly of components for medium or high-voltage applica-
tions.
Personnel: n Authorised electricians for medium or high
voltage applications
Requirements for disassembly:
Protective equipment: n Protective work clothing (7010-M010)
n Safety shoes (7010-M008)
n Hearing protection (7010-M003)
n Protective gloves
n Safety goggles (7010-M004)
n Industrial hard hat (7010-M014)
Requirements for disassembly:
Special tool: n General tools
n Tools for authorised electricians
n Auxiliary materials, tools
n Lifting equipment
n Transport equipment
Special tool: n Locking key
Special tool: n ATEX – non-sparking tools and meas-
uring equipment
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Special tool: n Gas specialist tools

1.2 Disassembly
Preparation 1. Notify the responsible staff at the site of operation about dis-
assembly.
2. Switch off the machine and secure it against a restart.
3. Shut off the pressure line and remove it.
4. Seal off the intake pressure line and remove it.
5. Physically disconnect the entire power supply from the
machine and release the stored residual energy.
6. If necessary, disconnect the machine control system from a
connected process control system.
7. Relieve the pressure on gas pipes and machine stages
before disassembly. Clean with neutral gas.
8. Discharge the escaping gas in a safe manner.
9. Create a depressurised state and check it.
10. Remove the operating, auxiliary and residual processing
materials, and dispose of them in an environmentally friendly
way.

Performing 1. Then clean the assemblies and components correctly. Dis-

mantle them in accordance with local regulations for occupa-
tional safety and environmental protection.
2. Remove the machine’s anchor bolts.
3. During disassembly, there should be a general sorting of
parts according to disposal categories.

1.3 Disposal
The machine is composed primarily of steel, casting material and
various non-ferrous metals. In general, metallic materials are fully
recyclable.

Proper disposal In as far as no agreement has been made on the return or disposal
of the machine, send dismantled components for recycling:
n Scrap metals.
n Send plastics for recycling.
n Sort and dispose of other components according to material
composition.

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Improper disposal
ENVIRONMENT!
Environmental risk from improper disposal!
Improper disposal can present a risk to the envi-
ronment.
– Have insulating material, electronic waste,
electronic components, auxiliary materials and
chemicals disposed of by a professional waste
disposal company.
– If in doubt, contact the local authorities or spe-
cialist companies for information on environ-
mentally-friendly waste disposal.

Oil and lubricants

ENVIRONMENT!
Environmental risk from oil!
The improper disposal of oil and lubricants can
present a risk to the environment.
– Collect oil carefully, store it and dispose of it
properly or recycle it.
– If in doubt, contact the local authorities or spe-
cialist waste disposal companies for informa-
tion on environmentally-friendly waste disposal.

Battery

ENVIRONMENT!
Environmental risk from batteries!
The improper disposal of batteries, e.g. from the
control system, can present a risk to the environ-
ment.
– Collect batteries and dispose of them properly
at local collection points.
– If in doubt, contact the local authorities or spe-
cialist waste disposal companies for informa-
tion on environmentally friendly waste disposal.

Disposal of accessories Motor

n For safety reasons, disposal may only be performed by spe-
cialists for industrial waste or, alternatively, it can be returned to
the manufacturer.
n The encoder electronics are electronic waste.
Frequency converter

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DANGER!
Hazard if the capacitor explodes and forms poi-
sonous gases!

n For safety reasons, disposal may only be performed by spe-

cialists for industrial waste or, alternatively, it can be returned to
the manufacturer.
n The encoder electronics are electronic waste.

Requirements for staff Disposal requirements:

Personnel: n Skilled staff for industrial waste

Protective equipment Disposal requirements:

Protective equipment: n Protective work clothing (7010-M010)
n Safety shoes (7010-M008)
n Hearing protection (7010-M003)
n Protective gloves
n Safety goggles (7010-M004)
n Industrial hard hat (7010-M014)

Special tools Disposal requirements:

Special tool: n Lifting equipment

Categories for sorting

Scrap iron Non-ferrous metal Insulation material Electronic waste Auxiliary mate-
(except for scrap (encoder elec- rials and chemi-
iron) tronics) cals
Scrap Aluminium Various isolators (in Electrical tools Lube and gear oils
terminal boxes)
n Scrap steel Grease
n Foundry scrap
n Scrap from non-
rusting steels
n Stainless steel
scrap
Used metal/2A Copper Voltage and current Measurement, con- Cleaning agents
materials transformers trol and regulatory and solvents
systems
n Steel beams
n Steel sheets

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Scrap iron Non-ferrous metal Insulation material Electronic waste Auxiliary mate-
(except for scrap (encoder elec- rials and chemi-
iron) tronics) cals
Machines made of Brass Power cables and Paint residue
metal leads
n Without elec-
tronics
Motor windings Instrument wiring Anti-corrosion
agents
Surge arresters Cloths (soaked in
agents or chemi-
cals)
Heat insulation Batteries from the
materials control system
This does not Valve disposal This does not n Solvents,
include: include: cleaning agents
n Remove the and paint res-
n Hazardous medium before n PCB capacitors idue must not
adhesions disposal! be allowed to
n Sealed hollow Neutralise mix!
parts (due to residual
n Sort oils sepa-
danger of defla- medium in the
rately according
gration or haz- valves.
to emulsions
ardous con- and solvents.
tents)
n Agents and
chemicals must
be collected in
separate,
labelled con-
tainers.

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