Decommissioning
Final decommissioning/disposal
7821-9001-005
01. October 2019
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Decommissioning
Decommissioning may only be performed by specially qualified personnel in
accordance with the safety instructions.
See also the section on ”Personnel qualification”.
9.1
Safety instructions for decommissioning
To prevent damage to property and/or life-threatening injury to personnel, the
following must always be observed:
● All of the steps involved in the decommissioning work must be worked through
in the order specified.
● First of all, make the operating area for decommissioning completely safe.
● Make sure that operating media are disposed of without harming the
environment.
Read the ”Safety” section as well.
Special risks during initial commissioning:
● Leaking lubricants, solvents, preservatives, .... can cause injury if they come
into direct contact with the skin.
● Components which have not been removed correctly may fall off or twist.
● Exposed sharp-edged components/tools/.... may cause injury.
9.2
Temporary decommissioning
● Stop sampling.
To extend its service life, the sampling device should be kept clean and it should
be stored in a dry place at room temperature.
9.3
Final decommissioning/disposal
You are strongly advised to contact the supplier if the system is to be
decommissioned.
● Stop sampling.
● Take components out of the automatic milking system.
(in the reverse order as described in the section entitled ?Prepare for
sampling?)
After final decommissioning, handle all components properly and dispose of them
in accordance with valid local regulations on waste disposal and utilisation.
Note
The system contains components (metals, electrical components, plastics,
etc.) which are not biodegradable.
