Labfors 5 – Version for Microorganisms
Disassembly and Disposal
22 January 2019
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12 Disassembly and Disposal
The equipment must be disassembled and disposed of in an envi-
ronmentally friendly manner if it is no longer in use.
INFORMATION
When returning the equipment for disassembly or disposal, it is
required for the safety of all parties involved and because of le-
gal provisions that a lawful declaration of decontamination is
present. Refer to main chapter “Safety and Responsibility”,
chapter “Declaration of Contamination” for details.
12.1 Disassembly
Prior to disassembly:
Switch off the equipment and lock any isolation switch in the
‘off’ position.
Physically disconnect the main energy supply from the equip-
ment and wait for components to fully discharge.
Remove and dispose of all additional consumable items, auxil-
iary components and/or spent processing material in an envi-
ronmentally acceptable manner.
Clean and disassemble component parts professionally with regard
to any local regulations concerning employment and environmental
protection. If possible, separate materials.
12.2 Disposal
Recycle disassembled components if no agreement is made con-
cerning reclaim or disposal.
Send metals for scrap.
Send plastic components for recycling.
Sort and dispose of the remaining components according their
material composition.
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