Return To Supplier; Disposal - KBS mini-Compacta Installation & Operating Manual

3 Transport/Temporary Storage/Disposal
CAUTION
Wet, contaminated or damaged openings and connections
Leakage or damage of the lifting unit!
▷ Only open the openings of the lifting unit at the time of installation.
Store the lifting unit in a dry, protected room where the atmospheric humidity is as
constant as possible.
Preservation For preservation remove the rotating assembly 01-44 and spray-coat with oil. Then fit
the rotating assembly again.
NOTE
Please observe the manufacturer's instructions for application and removal of the
preservative.

3.4 Return to supplier

1. Drain the lifting unit as described in the manual.
2. Always flush and clean the lifting unit, particularly if it has been used for
handling noxious, explosive, hot or other hazardous fluids.
3. If the unit has handled fluids whose residues could lead to corrosion in the
presence of atmospheric humidity or could ignite upon contact with oxygen,
the unit must also be neutralised and blown through with anhydrous inert gas
to ensure drying.
4. Always complete and enclose a certificate of decontamination when returning
the lifting unit. (⇨ Section 14 Page 84)
Always indicate any safety and decontamination measures taken.
NOTE
If required, a blank certificate of decontamination can be downloaded from the
KSB web site at:

3.5 Disposal

WARNING
Fluids, consumables and supplies which are hot and/or pose a health hazard
Hazard to persons and the environment!
▷ Collect and properly dispose of flushing fluid and any residues of the fluid
handled.
▷ Wear safety clothing and a protective mask, if required.
▷ Observe all legal regulations on the disposal of fluids posing a health hazard.
1. Dismantle the lifting unit.
Collect greases and other lubricants during dismantling.
2. Separate and sort the pump materials, e.g. by:
- Metals
- Plastics
- Electronic waste
- Greases and other lubricants
3. Dispose of materials in accordance with local regulations or in another
controlled manner.
mini-Compacta
www.ksb.com/certificate_of_decontamination
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