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Removal from service, disposal, and recycling
12.1
Safety instructions
These safety instructions warn against dangers that can arise during removal
from service and disposal of the fan.
WARNING
Risk of injury during removal from service and disposal of
the fan
Injuries due to electrical, mechanical, and chemical hazards.
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An electrician is responsible for removal of the power supply from all
phases.
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Removal of the fan to be completed only by authorized mounting personnel.
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Removal for disposal is to be completed only by authorized transport per-
sonnel.
12.2
Environmental protection
NOTICE
Environmental hazards upon disposal of the fan
Water and soil pollution
▪ Check the fan for conveyed medium deposits that are harmful to health and
the environment.
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Dispose of contaminated components such as casing and impeller as spe-
cial waste.
Housing and impeller can be made of different plastics.
For proper recycling, an abbreviation of the plastic type is indicated on the im-
peller, inlet cover, and casing.
Special measures for PVC plastics
PVC plastics contain small quantities of dioctyltin compounds (DOTE), which
are classified as a substance a very high concern (SVHC).
Health and environmental hazards due to the hazardous substance
DOTE
• Can harm the unborn child.
• Organ damage through prolonged or repeated exposure.
• Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.
The European Chemical Agency’s (ECHA) SCIP database (Substances of Con-
cern in Products) contains pertinent information for waste disposal companies.
In the event that the fan contains PVC plastic materials, deliver the following in-
formation to the waste disposal company:
Raw material:
Extruded PVC-U sheet
SCIP Reference Number:
788557b9-946b-4400-b46e-1a50ed8ee392
Hazardous Material:
Dioctyltin compounds (DOTE)