Guidelines For The Disposal Of Scrap Products; During Service Life; End Of Service Life - Ransomes MT383 Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual/Parts List

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2 INTRODUCTION
2.3

GUIDELINES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SCRAP PRODUCTS___________________

2.3.1 DURING SERVICE LIFE _______________________________________________

Used oil, oil filters and engine coolant are hazardous materials. Recommended procedures must be followed for
their safe removal.
If a fluid leaks, contain the spill to make sure that the leak does not flow into the ground or drainage system.
Follow the local laws to make sure that leaks are controlled safely.
The maintenance procedures in this manual make sure that the damage that the machine can cause in the local
environment is controlled safely.
When the machine completes its full service life, the following actions must be taken.
2.3.2

END OF SERVICE LIFE _______________________________________________

These guidelines must be used with applicable Health, Safety and Environmental laws. Always use the approved
local waste disposal and agencies for recycled materials.
Park the machine in a location to use all of the necessary lifting equipment.
Use correct tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and take instruction from the technical
manuals applicable to the machine.
Remove and store correctly
1. Batteries
2. Fuel
3. Engine coolant
4. Oils
Disassemble the structure of the machine and refer to the technical manuals where applicable. Give
attention to parts that have mechanical pressure or tension applied to the part in the machine,
including springs.
Items that continue to have a service life must be separated and returned to the local store.
Items that are worn must be separated into the material groups and removed according to the agencies
for recycled materials that are available. Common types are as follows:
• Steel
• Non ferrous metals
• Aluminium
• Brass
• Copper
• Plastic materials
• Identified
• Can be recycled
• Can not be recycled
• Not identified
• Rubber
• Electrical and Electronic Components
If an item is not easily separated into different material groups, the material must be added to the
"General discarded materials" area.
Do not burn discarded materials.
Change the machinery records to show that the machine is not in service and is discarded. Supply this serial
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