Disposal
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Waste Disposal
The equipment may have been contaminated by the process or by environ-
mental influences. In this case the equipment must be decontaminated in
accordance with the relevant regulations. We offer this service at fixed prices.
Further details are available on request.
Risk of injury and environmental damage
Contaminated parts can be detrimental to health and environment. Before
beginning with any work, first find out whether any parts are contaminated.
Adhere to the relevant regulations and take the necessary precau tions
when handling contaminated parts; For example wear gloves, face protec-
tion or breathing protection.
Separate clean components according to their materials, and dispose of
these accordingly. We offer this service. Further details are available on
request.
When sending us any equipment, observe the regulations given in Section
“Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum Service”.
Disposal of Waste Oil
Owners of waste oil are entirely self-responsible for proper disposal of this
waste.
Waste oil from vacuum pumps must not be mixed with other substances or
materials.
Waste oil from vacuum pumps (Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum oils which are
based on mineral oils) which are subject to normal wear and which are con-
taminated due to the influence of oxygen in the air, high temperatures or
mechanical wear must be disposed of through the locally available waste oil
disposal system.
Waste oil from vacuum pumps which is contaminated with other substances
must be marked and stored in such a way that the type of contamination is
apparent. This waste must be disposed of as special waste.
European, national and regional regulations concerning waste disposal need
to be observed. Waste must only be transported and disposed of by an
approved waste disposal vendor.
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