Environmental Protection - Manitowoc GHC75 Maintenance Instructions Manual

Crane Care

2.5 Environmental protection

ENVIRONMENT
Battery packs or batteries
Refrigerant
Cooling water with antifreeze
Lubricants
Diesel fuel
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Danger to the environment due to improper handling of envi-
ronmentally harmful substances!
– Always pay attention to the notices given below on how to
handle environmentally-damaging materials and their dis-
posal.
– If environmentally-damaging materials are inadvertently
introduced to the environment, immediately take suitable
measures. If in doubt, inform the responsible authorities
about the damage and inquire about suitable measures to
take.
Incorrect use of environmentally-damaging materials, particu-
larly in the case of incorrect disposal, can lead to serious
damage to the environment.
The following environmentally-damaging materials are used:
Battery packs and batteries contain poisonous heavy metals. They
are subject to hazardous waste treatment and must be deposited
at the communal collection points or disposed of by a specialist
company.
Refrigerants develop environmentally-damaging decomposition
products when released. As a result, the utmost care and caution
is required when handling refrigerants. The manufacturer's MSDS
must be observed. Staff working with refrigerant must be regularly
informed about possible dangers and instructed in the safe han-
dling of refrigerants.
Cooling water and antifreeze contain poisonous substances. They
must not be introduced to the environment. Disposal must be car-
ried out by a specialist disposal company.
Lubricants such as fats and oils contain poisonous substances.
They must not be introduced to the environment. Disposal must be
carried out by a specialist disposal company.
Diesel fuel contains poisonous substances. It must not be intro-
duced to the environment. Disposal must be carried out by a spe-
cialist disposal company.
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