HHXd5 RIde-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #2 (05/04/12) — page 45
DecOMMiSSiOninG trOWel
Decommissioning is a controlled process used to safely
retire a piece of equipment that is no longer serviceable.
If the equipment poses an unacceptable and unrepairable
safety risk due to wear or damage or is no longer cost
effective to maintain, (beyond life-cycle reliability) and is
to be decommissioned, (demolition and dismantlement),
the following procedure must take place:
1. Drain all fluids completely. These may include oil,
Diesel, hydraulic oil and antifreeze. Dispose of properly
in accordance with local and governmental regulations.
Never pour on ground or dump down drains or sewers.
2. Remove battery and bring to appropriate facility for lead
reclamation. Use safety precautions when handling
batteries that contain sulfuric acid, (See page 11).
3. The remainder can be brought to a salvage yard or
metal reclamation facility for further dismantling.
