PRODUCT INFORMATION
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GUIDE TO ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY WASTE MANAGEMENT
DURING PRODUCT MAINTENANCE AND AT END OF LIFE
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Used motor oils
: These fluids pollute soils; they are leaching-toxic to surface and underground waters.
Therefore, correct management is essential to avoid transferring contamination to the receiving environments.
Motor oils are classified as toxic and hazardous in addition to inflammable. Toxic additives are present in their
composition and they can be spoiled and contaminated by combustion by-products or materials they have been in
contact with. Decontamination: Open and remove the filling plugs and crankcase drain caps allowing oil to flow
by gravity or pumping. Instead of an Oil Recovery unit, you may use a funnel connected to a container through a
hose, complete with an antidrip tray.
Whenever possible, before removing motor oil, it is best to operate the engine for a certain time; this will improve
draining, especially in case of low ambient temperature.
Antifreeze
. Coolants for the engine cooling system consist of a water and antifreeze mixture. Antifreeze products
generally are glycols or similar polyalcohols (ethylene glycol or propylene glycol). They are classified as toxic
products. Decontamination: Visually inspect antifreeze to determine whether it is reusable or it is waste fluid.
Install the available collecting system appropriately. Release or cut the sleeves to enable complete draining of the
engine cooling circuit. This will be easier if you open the filling plug and drain caps. Waste antifreeze is recyclable
for marketing again, either through an authorised waste manager or at the operating site itself, using the
distillation, filtration, ultrafiltration or ion exchange techniques.
Used oil filter
. Decontamination: The most efficient method for removing oil from the filter consists in taking off
and emptying the filter, allowing oil to drain on the funnel of the collecting system or on a drip pan, before
squeezing the filter to facilitate draining. An alternative procedure consists in carefully drilling the filter cap with an
adequate (spark resistant) tool and setting it (with the hole downwards) on a collecting vessel or drip pan for 24
hours at least. Store the filter in an ad hoc container until you can forward it to the authorised waste manager.
Fuel filter
. Decontamination: The most efficient method for removing fuel from the filter consists in taking off and
emptying the filter, allowing fuel to drain on the funnel of the collecting system or on a drip pan, before squeezing
the filter to drain fuel completely. An alternative procedure consists in removing the filter, carefully drilling the filter
cap with an adequate (spark resistant) tool and setting it upside down, with the hole downwards, on a collecting
vessel (drip pan, funnel, etc.) for 24 hours at least. Store the filter in an ad hoc container until you can forward it to
the authorised waste manager.
Asbestos
. Asbestos is classified as a toxic and hazardous (carcinogenic) substance. Presently, there is a
ban put on its marketing and use. Kohler machines are free from asbestos.
Decontamination process waste and handling waste
. Management of hazardous waste resulting from the
decontamination process shall conform to the following. Absorbent products: Keep the absorbent products used
to collect spills and leaks in adequate containers until you can forward them to the relevant waste manager.
Empties: Non-reclaimable empty drums that contained hazardous substances shall be forwarded to the
authorised manager. Contaminated rags: put them in an ad hoc container and forward them to the authorised
waste manager.
4.2. NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE
Remove all reusable parts and components from the machine, as well as any items that can be disassembled
and recycled through scrap reclamation.
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