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7.
Environmental Advice
7.1.
General
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT THIS ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION IS READ
CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE AND STORE THIS EQUIPMENT.
Operatives should be familiar with the requirements of the following documentation-
i) Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations
ii) Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) Regulations
iii) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
iv) Hazardous Waste Regulations
v) Environmental Protection Act
7.2.
Information
Hydraulic counterbalances incorporate the use of hydraulic oil to successfully raise and lower a
range of Abacus Lighting columns and masts.
Each counterbalance unit will have an oil reservoir, whether this will be separate on a trolley
(usually for raising and lower bigger masts) or on the same assembly as the hydraulic ram. Each
reservoir will have a ‘breather cap’ on top of the tank which is required for using a hydraulic
system, the breather cap will leak out oil if the unit is tipped at any point therefore it must be kept
upright to prevent this from happening.
Before use ensure that all the hydraulic hoses are connected properly to prevent any spillages
when in use.
If you store or use oil you should be prepared for any spillages, keeping a stock of absorbent
materials and ensuring the operatives are trained to deal with any spills that may occur. If there is
a spill immediate action should be done to prevent the oil from entering any drains or water
courses.
If absorbents are used to combat a spill, they may well be classified as hazardous waste and should
be treated as such.
