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CHAPTER 8 MACHINE SCRAPPING
ALL THE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES DESCRIBED IN CHAPTER 3, APPLIED ALSO
DURING ASSEMBLY, MUST BE APPLIED DURING SCRAPPING THE MACHINE.
As in the case of assembly, disassembly must also be performed exclusively by properly trained
personnel. Metal parts may be used as metal scrap. In any cases of scrapping, the machine
neutralization of all the materials must be conducted in accordance with the regulations
applicable in the country of the machine installation.
It should also be noted that for taxation purposes, efficient hibernation of the machine must be
documented in reports and forms compliant with the law applicable in the country of the machine
installation.
Fire protection
This machine does not pose any fire hazard. In every case, the place in which the wheel balancer
is installed must comply with the requirements of fire protection regulations applicable in the
county of the machine installation.
It is required to keep one or more portable fire extinguishers within the operator’s reach (in the
operator zone) so that he is able to stop fire immediately upon its appearance.
Accident prevention
It is necessary to apply all precautionary measures provided for in regulations pertaining to
accident prevention applicable in the country of machine installation while lifting/lowering, moving,
installing, assembly or disassembly of the wheel balancer. Moreover, all the regulations regarding
use of forklift trucks must be applied.