File: UT-5601
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ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
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DECOMMISSIONING AND DISASSEMBLY
It is the user's responsibility to comply with the procedures and regulations in the countries of
operation, regarding disposing of waste resulting from maintenance (consumption material) or the
demolition of equipment.
"Waste" is intended as any substance or object which the holder has decided to or is required to
discard. Waste is classified according to the origin, in "urban waste" and "special waste" and,
according to harmfulness, in "hazardous waste" and "non-hazardous waste".
Maintenance or demolition pump waste are classified as "special waste" only if properly
cleaned. Otherwise, they are to be considered "HAZARDOUS special waste".
"Special waste" and "urban waste", and especially "hazardous" and "non-hazardous"
waste, must never be mixed."
Briefly summarising:
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"special waste" must not be disposed of as "urban waste"
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this waste must be collected separately using public or private collection systems required
by local laws (in an approved collection centre)
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due to its use, this equipment may contain hazardous substances. Improper disposal can
have adverse effects on human health and the environment.
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administrative sanctions exist in the case of improper disposal of or abuse of waste
Disposal of substances into sewers or abandoning waste in the environment is strictly
prohibited. Contact your local waste disposal service to receive adequate and accurate
information regarding disposal.
