Handling Substances Which Are Harmful To The Environment - Manitowoc Grove GMK 5200-1 Maintenance Manual

Safety and environmental protection

2.2 Handling substances which are harmful to the environment

2.2
Which substances
are harmful to the
environment?
Using suitable
equipment
Filling and
draining
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Handling substances which are harmful to the
environment
When you carry out maintenance work on the truck crane you will occasion-
ally work with consumables which are classified as harmful to the environ-
ment by applicable national and regional regulations.
These include oil, fuel, grease, used oil and fuel filters, as well as rags which
have come into contact with these environmentally harmful substances.
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When handling these substances observe the applicable national and
regional regulations as well as the instructions in this chapter.
Substances harmful to the environment can sometimes be corrosive. When
doing maintenance work involving these consumables (oils, coolant, fuel)
always use receptacles, hoses, pumps, funnels etc. which have sufficient
capacity and which are resistant to the consumables.
For oil samples, always use receptacles that can be closed and have suffi-
cient capacity and resistance to the consumables.
The approximate amount of consumables to be expected is specified in the
maintenance plans.
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When filling and draining, make absolutely sure that no substances harm-
ful to the environment seep into the earth, escape into the sewage system
or pollute natural waters.
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Collect consumables (e.g. oils, fuels, coolant) in a suitable receptacle
when draining.
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Always use a drain hose when draining, and a funnel or a pump with
a hose suitable for the respective substance when filling.
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