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Removal from service, disposal, and recycling
13.1
Safety instructions
These safety instructions warn against dangers that can arise during removal
from service and disposal of the fan.
WARNING
Risk of injury during removal from service and disposal of
the fan
Death or serious injuries upon explosion.
Injuries due to electrical, mechanical, and chemical hazards.
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An electrician is responsible for removal of the power supply from all
phases.
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Ensure that the work area does not have a potentially explosive atmos-
phere.
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Removal of the fan to be completed only by authorized mounting personnel.
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Removal for disposal is to be completed only by authorized transport per-
sonnel.
13.2
Environmental protection
NOTICE
Environmental hazards upon disposal of the fan
Water and soil pollution
▪ Check the fan for conveyed medium deposits that are harmful to health and
the environment.
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Dispose of contaminated components such as casing and impeller as spe-
cial waste.
Housing and impeller can be made of different plastics.
For proper recycling, an abbreviation of the plastic type is indicated on the im-
peller, inlet cover, and casing.
13.3
Removal from service
WARNING
Risk of injury due to improper removal
Injuries by pinching and crushing of body parts.
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Wear protective equipment.
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Safeguard work area and prevent unauthorized access using enclosures,
safety nets, etc.
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Secure a fan that is mounted on the wall or ceiling against falling or tipping
over by attaching suitable supports.
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Provide suitable transport aids for transportation of the fan.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to escape or inflow of a conveyed
medium with the ability to cause adverse health effects
Risk of eye irritation, cough, difficulty breathing, burn, and suffocation.
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Wear protective equipment.
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Close shut-off damper to inlet and outlet connections.
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Watch for deposits and condensate of the conveyed medium in the fan and
ductwork.