Decommissioning
Temporary decommissioning
2007-9015-001
03-2014
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Decommissioning
10.1
Special personnel qualification required for decommissioning
Decommissioning may only be performed by specially qualified personnel in
accordance with the safety instructions.
10.2
Safety instructions for decommissioning
To prevent damage to property and/or life-threatening injury to personnel
always follow these instructions:
● The steps involved in the decommissioning work must be done in the order
specified.
● The operating area for decommissioning must be safe.
Also read the chapter on ”Safety”.
Special dangers involved in decommissioning:
● Leaking lubricants, solvents,... could cause injury if they come into direct
contact with the skin and could make the floor surface slippery which could
result in dangerous fall.
● Components which have not been removed correctly may fall off or twist.
● There is a risk of injury from open components / tools /.... with sharp edges.
● Suspended loads can fall and then there will be a risk of death - do not stand
underneath suspended loads!
10.3
Temporary decommissioning
Storage
● Place the equipment on a horizontal flat and firm surface.
Attention!
Pressure washing could damage the paint if it is not done properly. Use
a pressure washer not exceeding 2000 psi [105 bar]. Use only cold
water when cleaning with a pressure washer. Keep the pressure
washer nozzle at least 12” [30 cm] from the surface to be cleaned.
● Pressure wash the entire pump.
