Removing the device and disposal
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Removing the device and disposal
CAUTION! Risk of injury!
Never remove the device from a plant in operation.
Make sure that the plant is shut down professionally.
Before removal:
Before removing, make sure
the equipment is switched off and is in a safe and de-energised state.
the equipment is depressurised and has cooled down.
Removing the device:
Loosen the securing screw on the connector socket cap.
Remove the cable socket cover and pull the cable socket off the housing.
Remove the electrical connections.
The device and conduits may still contain the conveyed medium or a cleaning agent. All
regulations concerning this medium must be complied with. Sufficiently large collecting
containers should be available.
Disengage the pipeline connections from the housing with appropriate tools and remove
the VZ...AL.
When using hardening media, clean the flow sensor with a suitable cleaning agent as
promptly as possible (
§ 7.2.2).
IMPORTANT! Do not hold onto the cable socket!
When cleaning, transporting and installing the flow sensor, make sure that it is carried
by holding the housing only and not by the connector socket.
Disposal:
NO HOUSEHOLD WASTE!
The VZ...AL consists of various different materials. It must not be disposed of with
household waste.
Take the VZ...AL to your local recycling plant
or
send the VZ...AL back to your supplier or to
SIKA.
