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Commercial in confidence. User Manual Revision CTK-SM-REV8-060720
7. TECHNICAL DATA
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7.4 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 the instructions for use manual
7.5 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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All batteries in the product must be recycled separately. Batteries are to be disposed in
accordance with national or local regulations.
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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.
7.6 Safe Disposal of Gas Dampers
Gas dampers 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
The sudden release of gas at high pressure could cause serious injury or death. Put on
suitable protective clothing, eye protection and / 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.
