Steelwrist Tiltrotator Front pin lock X04, User Manual

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8.1. Environmental information
As part of Steelwrist environmental efforts, we strive to make products that over their life cycle have as little
environmental impact as possible. Overall the usage of Steelwrist products on an excavator result in a more efficient
work. This is achieved by fewer machine movements, higher machine utilization and also less machine transportations
since a Steelwrist equipped excavator with appropriate work tools can do tasks that otherwise would require several
different machines on the work site. All this has a positive impact on the environment compared with an excavator
without Steelwrist products.
Despite this, it is also important that Steelwrist products themselves are developed, produced, maintained and at
the end of the product life cycle, recovered in a way that complies with regulatory requirements and reduces the
environmental impact.
The following applies to the disassembly and assembly work:
• All dismantling work shall be in accordance with applicable national laws regarding health, work safety and
environment. This will include all labor, handling, sorting, transportation, storage and disposal of components,
hydraulic oils, and other materials.
• Consideration must be given to soil and surface water in order to prevent contamination. Harmful substances
and hazardous waste must be handled and stored in well ventilated areas in accordance with national laws and
regulations.
• Local safety instructions should be well known and respected.
• Transportation of hazardous waste shall be made by approved forwarder.
• During dismantling, metals, hydraulic hoses, hydraulic oils, greases and other materials should be sorted and
disposed of appropriately in accordance with laws and regulations.
The following apply for recycling and waste management:
• Steelwrist products are manufactured with the purpose that as much as possible should be recycled. The majority
of components are made from recyclable materials. Metals is the material that is easiest to recycle. Generally,
we recommend that recyclable materials are handled through an approved recycling company.
• Metals are the largest part of the weight of Steelwrist products. Over 80% is made of steel but also aluminum
bronze is used in the product. Most metals can be recycled. Steel and aluminum bronze should be separated
from other metals before disposal for recycling.
• Oil is drained, cleaned and reused or burned for energy recovery. Make sure the oil is not poured down the
drain! This can cause problems for wast water plants. Contact local authorities for information. Ensure the oil is
not contaminated by other fluids such as water or solvents since contaminated oil is much more difficult and
expensive to recycle.
• Plastics can be recycled either through mainly melting (thermoplastics) or burning (thermosets). Plastics should
only be burned in approved incinerators.
• Electrical and electronic waste contains valuable and reusable components and a number of chemicals (PCBs,
heavy metals, etc.) with environmental hazards. Other parts can be burned for energy recovery. Never dump
hazardous electrical and electronic waste.
Equipment for dismantling:
• The work of dismantling should be carried out in a well-ventilated room equipped according to health and safety
protection laws and other laws and regulations. It is important that the dismantling work is done with appropriate
tools from both the environmental and health and safety aspects.
• Personal protective equipment should be used where necessary during dismantling work. This includes protective
clothing and footwear, goggles, gloves, ear protection, helmets and face masks.
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