Pfeiffer Vacuum ACP 28 CP, Operating Instructions Manual

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8 Decommissioning
8.1 Shutting down for longer periods
Procedure for a prolonged stop on a pump (> 1 year)
1. Stop the pump according to pump shut-down procedure.
2. Drain the external silencer (CV version).
3. Disconnect the pump from the installation.
4. Store the pump.
8.2 Recommissioning
To restart the pump after a prolonged stop, refer to the installation instructions (see chapter “Installa-
tion ”, page 19) .
8.3 Disposal
In accordance with Directive 2012/19/EC on the treatment of waste electrical and electronic equipment,
and Directive 2011/65/EC on the restriction of hazardous substances, end-of-life products can be re-
turned to the manufacturer for decontamination and recovery.
The manufacturer shall only be required to take back equipment that is complete and unmodified, using
Pfeiffer Vacuum SAS original spare parts, sold by Pfeiffer Vacuum and including all assemblies and
sub-assemblies.
This obligation does not cover the shipping cost to a reclamation facility or services provided, for which
the customer will be invoiced.
Familiarize yourself with the service request procedure and fill in the declaration of contamination when
returning products to our service centers
(see chapter “Service solutions from Pfeiffer Vac-
uum”, page 43) .
Environmental protection
The product and its components must be disposed of in accordance with the
applicable regulations relating to environmental protection and human
health
, with a view to reducing natural resource wastage and preventing pollution.
Our products contain different materials which must be recycled (see chapter “Environmental condi-
tions”, page 48) . Take particular precautions for:
● fluoroelastomers which may break down if they are exposed to high temperatures,
● potentially contaminated components that have been in contact with products resulting from the
processes,
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