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Commercial in confidence. Information for Use Manual Revision COU-SE-REV12-220820
9. PRODUCT LIFETIME & END OF LIFE DISPOSAL
9.1 Product Lifetime
The lifetime of this equipment is typically (10) years. “Lifetime” is defined as the period
during which the product will maintain the specified performance and safety, provided it
has been maintained and operated in conditions of normal use in accordance with the
requirements provided in this instruction for use manual
9.2 End of Life Disposal
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Equipment that has electrical and electronic components should be disassembled and
recycled per Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) or in accordance
with local or national regulation.
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Components that are primarily made up of different kinds of metal (containing more
than 90% metal by weight) for example bed frame, should be recycled as metals.
9.3 Safe Disposal of Gas Springs
Gas springs contain air and oil at high pressure and must be vented in accordance with the
following instructions before being discarded.
Under no circumstances should any attempt be made to open the device.
WARNING
DANGER OF EXPLOSION. DO NOT HEAT OR INCINERATE
High pressure gas. The sudden release of gas at high pressure could cause serious
injury or death. Use suitable protective clothing, eye protection or a face shield. This
procedure should be carried out in a well-ventilated room as the expelled gas may
contain oil droplets.
1 Operate the valve at the end of the piston rod and allow the piston rod to fully
extend.
2 Clamp the gas spring in a vice and drill a 3mm diameter hole, 15 to 20mm from the
end of the gas spring housing (refer diagram below). Screen off the drilling point as
metal chips and oil may be ejected due to the high internal pressure. Then drill a
second hole at position 2 as shown. The holes should be drilled to a depth of
approximately 10mm.
Figure 22: Disposal of Gas Spring
3 Pump the piston rod in and out several times while holding the drilled hole over a
container to collect the expelled oil.
4 Dispose of the gas spring and oil through special waste or recycling points in
accordance with local regulations. Do not dispose of gas springs or oil in household
refuse.
5 If correct disposal in accordance with these instructions is not possible, the unit
should be returned to the supplier.
