Arjo Enterprise E8000X, Service Manual

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Enterprise E8000X Service Manual Technical Data
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SAFE DISPOSAL OF GAS SPRINGS
Gas springs contain air and oil at high pressure and must be vented in accordance with the
following instructions before being discarded.
Under no circumstances should any attempt be made to open the device.
1. Operate the valve at the end of the piston rod and allow the piston rod to extend fully.
2. Clamp the gas spring in a vice and drill a 3mm diameter hole, 15-20mm from the end of
the gas spring housing (see Fig 33, Item 1). Screen off the drilling point as metal chips
and oil may be ejected due to the high internal pressure. Then drill a second hole at posi-
tion 2 as shown. The holes should be drilled to a depth of approximately 10mm.
Figure 33: Disposal of gas spring
3. Pump the piston rod in and out several times while holding the drilled hole over a con-
tainer to collect the expelled oil.
4. Dispose of the gas spring and oil through special waste or recycling points in accordance
with local regulations. Do not dispose of gas springs or oil in household refuse.
5. If correct disposal in accordance with these instructions is not possible, the unit should
be returned to the supplier.
WARNING
Danger of explosion. Do not heat or incinerate.
High pressure gas. The sudden release of gas at high pressure could cause
serious injury or death. Put on suitable protective clothing, eye protection
and / or a face shield.
This procedure should be carried out in a well-ventilated room as the expelled
gas may contain oil droplets.
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