Preparing For Disassembly; Dismantling The Machine; Disposal Of Components - Siemens SIMOTICS FD 1LL1 Operating Instructions Manual

Disposal

11.3 Preparing for disassembly

11.3 Preparing for disassembly
Disassembly of the machine must be carried out and/or supervised by qualified personnel with
appropriate expert knowledge.
1. Contact a certified waste disposal organization in your vicinity. Clarify what is expected in
2. Follow the five safety rules (Page 15).
3. Disconnect all electrical connections and remove all cables.
4. Remove all liquids such as oil and cooling liquids. Collect the liquids separately and dispose
5. Detach the machine fixings.
6. Transport the machine to a suitable location for disassembly.
11.4

Dismantling the machine

Dismantle the machine using the general procedures commonly used in mechanical
engineering.
Machine parts can fall
The machine is made up of heavy parts. These parts are liable to fall during dismantling. This
can result in death, serious injury or material damage.
● Before you release any machine parts, secure them so that they cannot fall.
11.5

Disposal of components

Components
The machines consist mainly of steel and various proportions of copper and aluminum. Metals
are generally considered to be unlimitedly recyclable.
Sort the components for recycling according to whether they are:
● Iron and steel
● Aluminum
● Non-ferrous metal, e.g. windings
● Insulating materials
● Cables and wires
● Electronic waste
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terms of the quality of dismantling the machine and provision of the components.
of them in a professional manner.
WARNING
The winding insulation is incinerated during copper recycling.
SIMOTICS FD 1LL1
Operating Instructions 01/2019