ABB | SACE Emax 2
Putting into service and maintenance | 6 - Decommissioning and treatment at end of life
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6 - Decommissioning and treatment at end of life
Safety standards
During the early stages of the process of decommissioning and end of life treatment of Emax
2 circuit-breakers, observe the following safety rules:
• the closing springs, even if unloaded, must never to be taken apart
• for handling and lifting of the circuit-breakers refer to the section "Unpacking and handling"
on page 10 .
HAZARD! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Unplug or disconnect any power supply,
to avoid any potential risk of shock during removal of the circuit-breaker from
the service.
WARNING! After dismantling the switchgear, the circuit-breaker must be
stored in the open position with the closing springs unloaded and with the
front escutcheon plate mounted.
Qualified personnel
The operations for decommissioning Emax 2 circuit-breakers involve performing procedures
that can be performed by Trained Persons, in the electrical area (IEV 195-04-02): person
adequately informed or supervised by electrotechnical personnel to allow them to perceive the
risks and to avoid the hazards potentially created by electricity.
End of life treatment for circuit-
breaker materials
The materials used in the production of Emax 2 circuit-breakers are recyclable and should be
treated separately as shown in the following table:
TYPE MATERIAL
A Plastic parts
(1)
B Metal parts
C Printed circuits
D Current sensors, cables, motors, electrical windings
(1)
All the components of significant dimensions bear a mark specifying the type of material.
NOTE: refer to the national legislation in force at the time of decommissioning of the
product, in the case where it specifies end of life treatment procedures different to
those indicated.
Disposal of packing materials
The materials used for the packaging of Emax 2 circuit-breakers are recyclable and should be
treated separately as shown in the following table:
TYPE MATERIAL
A Plastic parts
B Cardboard parts
C Wooden parts
D Metal parts
NOTE: refer to the national legislation in force at the time of decommissioning of the
product, in the case where it specifies end of life treatment procedures different to
those indicated.
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