7. Dismounting, return and disposal
7. Dismounting, return and disposal
7.1 Dismounting
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7.2 Return
Strictly observe the following when shipping the instrument:
All instruments delivered to WIKA must be free from any kind of hazardous substances
(acids, bases, solutions, etc.) and must therefore be cleaned before being returned.
7.3 Disposal
Incorrect disposal can put the environment at risk.
Dispose of instrument components and packaging materials in an environmentally
compatible way and in accordance with the country-specific waste disposal regulations.
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WARNING!
Physical injuries and damage to property and the environment
through residual media
Upon contact with hazardous media (e.g. oxygen, acetylene, flammable
or toxic substances), harmful media (e.g. corrosive, toxic, carcinogenic,
radioactive), and also with refrigeration plants and compressors, there is a
danger of physical injuries and damage to property and the environment.
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Before storage of the dismounted instrument (following use) wash or
clean it, in order to protect persons and the environment from exposure
to residual media.
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Observe the information in the material safety data sheet for the
corresponding medium.
WARNING!
Physical injuries and damage to property and the environment
through residual media
Residual media in the dismounted instrument can result in a risk to
persons, the environment and equipment.
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Clean the instrument, see chapter 6.2 "Cleaning".
Do not dispose of with household waste. Ensure a proper disposal in
accordance with national regulations.
WIKA operating instructions, model A2G-05