Ransomes KR Series, Safety, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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2 INTRODUCTION
2.3GUIDELINES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SCRAP PRODUCTS _____________________
2.3.1 DURING SERVICE LIFE _______________________________________________
All the used fluids and parts must be controlled as hazardous materials material. Recommended procedures must be
followed for their safe removal.
If a fluid leak occurs, contain the spill to make sure that the leak does not flow into the ground or drainage system.
Follow the regulations in force to make sure that leaks are controlled.
The maintenance procedures in this manual make sure that the damage that the machine can cause in the local
environment is controlled.
When the machine completes its full service life, the following actions must be taken.
2.3.2 END OF SERVICE LIFE _______________________________________________
These guidelines must be used with applicable Health, Safety and Environmental laws. Always use the approved local
waste disposal and agencies for recycled materials.
• Park the machine in an applicable area to use all of the necessary lifting equipment.
• Use correct tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and take instruction from the technical
manuals applicable to the machine.
• Remove and store correctly
1. Batteries
2.
F uel
3. Engine coolant
4. Oils
• Read the Technical Manual before you begin to disassemble the machine. Plan the disassembly, give
attention to parts that are in a state of mechanical pressure or contain stored energy e.g springs.
• Items that continue to have a service life must be separated and returned to the local dealer.
• Items that are worn must be separated into the material groups and removed according to the agencies
for the recycled materials that are available. Common examples.
• Steel
• Non ferrous metals
• Aluminium
• Brass
• Copper
• Plastic materials
• Identified
• Can be recycled
• Can not be recycled
• Not identified
• Rubber
• Electrical and Electronic Components
• Some parts are not easily separated e.g Hydraulic hose. These materials must be added to the
“General discarded materials” area.
• Do not burn discarded materials.
Change the machinery records to show that the machine is not in operation and is discarded. Supply this serial number
to The Ransomes Jacobsen Warranty Department to close their records.