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11 - FINAL SHUTDOWN
11.1 Shutting down
Separate the units from their energy sources, allow them to cool
then drain them completely.
11.2 Recommendations for disassembly
Use the original lifting equipment.
Sort the components according to their material for recycling or
disposal, in accordance with regulations in force.
Check whether any part of the unit can be recycled for another
purpose
11.3 Fluids to be recovered for treatment
● Refrigerant
● Energy transfer fl uid: depending on the installation, water,
glycol/water mix.
● Compressor oil
Important:
In order to recycle these units follow
the stipulations of Directive 2012/19/EU on
Waste
electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE).
11.4 Materials to be recovered for recycling
● Steel
● Copper
● Aluminium
● Plastics
● Polyurethane foam (insulation)
11.5 Waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE)
At the end of its life, this equipment must be disassembled and
contaminated fl uids removed by professionals and processed
via approved channels for electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE).