Decommissioning And Disposal; Decommissioning - ProMinent EXtronic EXBb Operating Instructions Manual

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Decommissioning and disposal

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Decommissioning

Decommissioning and disposal
WARNING!
Danger from chemical residue
There is normally chemical residue in the liquid
end and on the housing after operation. This
chemical residue could be hazardous to people.
– It is mandatory that the safety information in
the "Storage, transport and unpacking" chapter
are read before shipping or transport.
– Thoroughly clean the liquid end and the
housing of chemicals and dirt. Adhere to the
material safety data sheet for the feed chem‐
ical.
WARNING!
Warning of hazardous feed chemical
Should a dangerous feed chemical be used: it may
escape from the hydraulic components when
working on the pump, material failure or incorrect
handling of the pump.
– Take appropriate protective measures before
working on the pump (e.g. safety glasses,
safety gloves, ...). Adhere to the material safety
data sheet for the feed chemical.
– Drain and flush the liquid end before working
on the pump.
WARNING!
Fire hazard with flammable media
Only with flammable media: They can be ignited by
oxygen.
– The pump may not work if there is a mixture of
feed chemical with oxygen in the liquid end. A
specialist may need to take appropriate actions
(using inert gas, ...).
CAUTION!
Warning of feed chemical spraying around
Feed chemical can spray out of the hydraulic com‐
ponents if they are manipulated or opened due to
pressure in the liquid end and adjacent parts of the
system.
– Disconnect the pump from the mains power
supply and ensure that it cannot be switched
on again by unauthorised persons.
– Depressurise the system before commencing
any work on hydraulic parts.
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