General Instruction Manual
Dismantling and disposal
Decontamination and return shipment
86 / 90
IM 01U10B00-00EN-R, 3rd edition, 2018-07-09
12 Dismantling and disposal
12.1 Decontamination and return shipment
DANGER
Use of fluids that are a health hazard may result in caustic burns or
poisoning
▶
When removing the flow meter, avoid touching the fluid and breathing gas residues
left in the sensor.
▶
Wear protective clothing and a breathing mask.
Note the following items before returning the shipment:
▶
Clean flow meter thoroughly. No harmful chemicals must remain in or on the flow me-
ter. Rota Yokogawa only accepts completely drained and cleaned flow meters.
▶
The form "Decontamination Declaration" must be filled in completely and sent to
Yokogawa along with the flow meter.
▶
Package flow meter in a shockproof manner for transport. Use original packaging, if
possible.
12.2 Disposal
Prior to disposal of the flow meter, please take note of the following:
▶
Comply with the applicable national regulations in the event of disposal or recycling.
▶
Do not dismantle flow meter until all fluid residues have been removed and dispose
the parts individually.
