Dismantling and Disposal of the
vacuum pump
DANGER
In case the vacuum pump has conveyed gases that have been
contaminated with harmful foreign material which are harmful to
health, the oil and the condensates will also be contaminated with
harmful foreign material.
These foreign materials can infiltrate the pores, recesses and other
internal spaces of the vacuum pump.
Danger to health during dismantling of the vacuum pump.
Danger to the environment.
During dismantling of the vacuum pump protective equipment and
clothing must be worn.
The vacuum pump must be decontaminated prior to disposal.
Prior to shipping, the vacuum pump must imperatively be deconta-
minated and the degree of contamination must be documented in a
declaration of decontamination (“Declaration of Decontamina-
tion”), which can be downloaded from www.buschvacuum.com.
Used oil and condensates must be disposed of separately in
compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
When the vacuum pump comes to the end of its life:
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it must be decontaminated
CAUTION
Only authorised personnel may carry out dismantling work on the
vacuum pump. Before work begins, the operator of the vacuum
pump must fill in a form or a “Declaration Regarding Contamination
of Equipment and Components” that provides information on pos-
sible dangers and appropriate measures.
If this form has not been filled in completely and signed, the
vacuum pump may not be dismantled.
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drain the oil
u
dispose of the used oil in compliance with applicable environ-
mental regulations
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drain the cooling liquid
u
dispose of the cooling liquid in compliance with applicable en-
vironmental regulations
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dismantle the vacuum pump
CAUTION
During dismantling of the vacuum pump protective equipment and
clothing must be worn
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dispose of the vacuum pump as scrap metal
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dispose of the different components of the pump in compliance
with applicable regulations
Removal from service
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