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10. Disposal
Used filters or any other used material (for example, lubricants, cleaning rags and
machine parts) must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly and safe manner, and
in line with the local recommendations and environmental legislation.
10.1 Recycle the pump
The contaminated parts can be dangerous for your health and environment. Before you
do the work, check if the parts are contaminated. Obey the regulations and take
necessary precautions when you touch the contaminated parts.
Separate the components as per the material of construction and dispose of the
components. Refer to Table: Recycling and Figure: Components for recycling . For more
details, contact us.
10.2 Recycle oil
CAUTION: ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD
When you dispose of the used oil, obey the related environmental regulation.
The owners are responsible for correct disposal of waste oil.
Do not mix the waste oil from vacuum pumps with other substances or materials.
The contaminated waste oil from the vacuum pumps (oil based on mineral oils) must be
disposed of through the locally available waste oil disposal system. Oil can be
contaminated due to influence of oxygen in air, high temperatures or mechanical wear
of pump parts. Make sure to transport and dispose of the waste by an approved waste
disposal vendor.
When you store the waste oil from the vacuum pumps (which is contaminated with
other substances), make sure that:
▪ the contaminated oil is marked with the type of contamination
▪ the marking is clearly visible to everyone.
Dispose of the contaminated waste oil as special waste. Obey all national and regional
regulations related to waste disposal.
As a minimum you must obey these instructions:
Recycle symbol Instruction
1. Recycle the oil, oil filter, inlet filter and the exhaust filter.
2. Recycle the remaining pump which is mostly metal (for
example, cast iron, steel, aluminium, copper).
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