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Safety
Disposal and environment protection
2.9 Disposal and environment protection
2.9.1 Engine disposal
The dismantling must be carried out or supervised by a trained and qualified staff.
Prepare the dismantling as follows:
u Clarify the means and quality of the dismantling process according to local regulations.
u Disconnect the electrical power supply.
u Remove any electronic control or electrical connections.
u Drain all fluids.
u Remove any coolant, lubricants, and fuel connections.
u Collect and dispose of waste, coolant, lubricants, and fuel.
u Disassemble the component or engine according to general mechanics procedures.
2.9.2 Components disposal
CAUTION
Environmental and health hazards by incorrect disposal.
Incorrect waste disposal leads to environment and water supply pollution and could result in
minor or moderate injuries by hazards from related actions.
u Observe the country-specific regulations regarding environmental protection when
disposing of scrap materials.
u Before disposing or recycling waste products, ask for the correct method at the responsible
environmental or recycling center.
u When handling waste, lubricants and fuel make sure that none is disposed into the environ‐
ment.
u Collect and dispose waste, lubricants and fuel in separate, suitable, properly designated
containers.
u Use adapted leak-proof containers to drain lubricants and fuel. Use of food or drink
containers is prohibited.
u Dispose all scrap materials only at official locations in an environment-friendly manner.
Dispose of the components for recycling according to the categories as follows:
– Steel and iron
– Aluminum
– Non-ferrous metal
– Insulating material
– Cables and wires
– Electrical waste
– Plastics
– Lubricants and greases
– Fuels
– Coolant
– Paint residue
– Cleaning agents and rags
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