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Disposal
Disposal
The product and its components are made of various materials, which must be disposed of
correctly.
1. Note the regulations on waste disposal.
2. Dispose of the product and its components in accordance with local regulations.
3. Hire an authorized contractor to dispose of your waste in the proper manner and in
accordance with environmental requirements.
Hazardous materials
You can use the list below to identify the materials and dispose of them correctly:
– Non-ferrous metals
– Stainless steel
– Aluminum
– Plastic
– Lubricating agents
– Electronic waste
– Batteries
– Cables and lines
– Motors
– Seals and rubber parts
Returning the product
The operator is responsible for decontaminating the products and may only send decontaminated
products back to VAT. When products are sent back to VAT, the declaration regarding chemical
contamination must be completed and sent to VAT beforehand.
If contaminated products are sent to VAT, VAT will perform a decontamination process at the cost
of the customer. The party sending the products is responsible for ensuring that the valve is sent in
corresponding packaging.
– You can download the declaration form regarding chemical contamination of vacuum valves
and valve components from the following website: http://www.vatvalve.com.
– Fill out the form and send it in advance to VAT or the relevant sales company.
– If the product is radioactively contaminated, ask VAT for the following form: Notification of
contamination and radiation.
If you have any questions regarding the issue of decontamination and shipping, consult your VAT
service center or the relevant sales company.
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