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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
MAN 707 Rev. 3
Section 5: Maintenance
Maintenance
March 2022
5.3
Dismantling and Demolition
!
WARNING
Before disassembling the actuator, it is necessary to intercept the hydraulic supply line
and discharge pressure from the cylinder of the actuator from the control unit and from
the accumulation tank, if present. Refer to lifting procedure (Section 2.2) and to storage
procedure (Section 2.3).
!
WARNING
If the actuator can be operated, it is essential to take it to fail-safe position with the spring
totally extended. The demolition of the actuator both concerning any electrical and
mechanical parts should be made by specialized staff.
Before starting the disassembly, a large area should be created around the actuator so as to
allow any kind of movement without problems of further risks created by worksite.
Separate the parts composing the actuator according to their nature (ex. metallic and
plastic materials, fluids, etc.) and send them to differentiated waste collection sites as
provided for by the laws and provisions in force.
Subject
Hazardous
Recyclable
Disposal
Electrical and electronic
equipment
YES
YES
Use specialist recyclers
Glass
NO
YES
Use specialist recyclers
Metals
NO
YES
Use licensed recyclers
Plastics
NO
YES
Use specialist recyclers
Rubber (seals and O-rings)
YES
NO
Will require special treatment
before disposal, use specialist
waste disposal companies
Oil and grease
YES
YES
Will require special treatment
before disposal, use specialist
waste disposal companies
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