Harmonic Drive CHA - Decommissioning and Disposal

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Checking of electric connections
Lethal electric shock by touching live parts!
In any case of defects of the cable sheath the system must be shut down immediately and the damaged cable should be
replaced. Do not make any temporary repairs on the connection cables.
• Connection cord should be periodically checked for damage and replaced if necessary.
• Check optionally installed power chains (power chains) for defects.
• Protective conductor connections should be in a good condition and tightness checked at regular intervals.
Replace if necessary.
Control of mechanical fasteners
The fastening screws and the load of the housing must be checked regularly.
Maintenance intervals for battery backed motor feedback systems
Please note the information on battery life time in the chapter "Motor Feedback Systems"!
Regardless of the results from the theoretical battery life time calculation, we specify to change the complete motor
feedback system latest 10 years after delivery.
DANGER
6. Decommissioning and Disposal
The servo actuators and motors from Harmonic Drive AG include lubricants, electronic components and printed circuit boards.
Based on the used motor feedback system, the actuator includes also a Lithium-Thionylchlorid battery.
Since lubricants (greases and oils) are considered hazardous substances in accordance with health and safety regulations.
it is necessary to dispose of the products correctly. Please ask for safety data sheet where necessary.
• Batteries do not contain hazardous materials according to EC directives 91/157/EEC, 93/86/EEC, and 2011/65/EU
(RoHS directive)
• EC battery directive 2006/66/EC has been implemented by most EC member states,
• According to the EU Battery Directive, Lithium batteries are marked with the symbol of the crossedout wheeled bin
(see figure). The symbol reminds the end user that batteries are not permitted to be disposed of with household waste, but
must be collected separately.
• A disposal service is oered upon request by Harmonic Drive AG.
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