Non-Hazardous Waste; Used Oil Filter; Fuel Filter - Kohler SFGLD480 Operation & Maintenance Manual

Generator set models 750/1000rezk

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

INDEX

DATE

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IO-C-M-00-004e

February 2012

GUIDE TO ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY WASTE MANAGEMENT

DURING PRODUCT MAINTENANCE AND AT END OF LIFE

O&M_2.002211.810_A_10_2016

Used motor oils: These fluids pollute soils; they are leaching-toxic to surface and underground waters.

Therefore, correct management is essential to avoid transferring contamination to the receiving environments.

Motor oils are classified as toxic and hazardous in addition to inflammable. Toxic additives are present in their

composition and they can be spoiled and contaminated by combustion by-products or materials they have been in

contact with. Decontamination: Open and remove the filling plugs and crankcase drain caps allowing oil to flow

by gravity or pumping. Instead of an Oil Recovery unit, you may use a funnel connected to a container through a

hose, complete with an antidrip tray.

Whenever possible, before removing motor oil, it is best to operate the engine for a certain time; this will improve

draining, especially in case of low ambient temperature.

Antifreeze. Coolants for the engine cooling system consist of a water and antifreeze mixture. Antifreeze products

generally are glycols or similar polyalcohols (ethylene glycol or propylene glycol). They are classified as toxic

products. Decontamination: Visually inspect antifreeze to determine whether it is reusable or it is waste fluid.

Install the available collecting system appropriately. Release or cut the sleeves to enable complete draining of the

engine cooling circuit. This will be easier if you open the filling plug and drain caps. Waste antifreeze is recyclable

for marketing again, either through an authorised waste manager or at the operating site itself, using the

distillation, filtration, ultrafiltration or ion exchange techniques.

Used oil filter. Decontamination: The most efficient method for removing oil from the filter consists in taking off

and emptying the filter, allowing oil to drain on the funnel of the collecting system or on a drip pan, before

squeezing the filter to facilitate draining. An alternative procedure consists in carefully drilling the filter cap with an

adequate (spark resistant) tool and setting it (with the hole downwards) on a collecting vessel or drip pan for 24

hours at least. Store the filter in an ad hoc container until you can forward it to the authorised waste manager.

Fuel filter. Decontamination: The most efficient method for removing fuel from the filter consists in taking off and

emptying the filter, allowing fuel to drain on the funnel of the collecting system or on a drip pan, before squeezing

the filter to drain fuel completely. An alternative procedure consists in removing the filter, carefully drilling the filter

cap with an adequate (spark resistant) tool and setting it upside down, with the hole downwards, on a collecting

vessel (drip pan, funnel, etc.) for 24 hours at least. Store the filter in an ad hoc container until you can forward it to

the authorised waste manager.

Asbestos. Asbestos is classified as a toxic and hazardous (carcinogenic) substance. Presently, there is a

ban put on its marketing and use. Kohler machines are free from asbestos.

Decontamination process waste and handling waste. Management of hazardous waste resulting from the

decontamination process shall conform to the following. Absorbent products: Keep the absorbent products used

to collect spills and leaks in adequate containers until you can forward them to the relevant waste manager.

Empties: Non-reclaimable empty drums that contained hazardous substances shall be forwarded to the

authorised manager. Contaminated rags: put them in an ad hoc container and forward them to the authorised

waste manager.

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