13 Disposal
13.1 Dangers during disposal
13 Disposal
13.1 Dangers during disposal
The following safety instructions must be observed strictly:
o Neutralize residues.
13.2 Dismantling and disposing of the flowmeter
Personnel qualification: o Fitter
Personal protective equipment: o Work clothing
o Face protection
o Protective gloves
o Safety boots
Aids: o Solvents or industrial cleaners suitable for the pumped liquid
o Collection tank
DANGER
Risk of death resulting from electric shock when removing the optional electrical heating sys-
tem.
► Ensure that the electrical power supply is de-energized and is secured against being switched
back on.
► The flowmeter may only be disconnected from the power supply by an authorized electrician.
WARNING
Danger of poisoning and environmental damage through residues.
► Wear personal protective clothing during all the work. Ensure face protection.
► Before disposal collect any pumped liquid still present safely and dispose of it in an environment-
ally compatible manner in accordance with the applicable local regulations.
► Before disposing neutralize the residues.
Requirement:
ü Flowmeter cooled down to the ambient temperature and disconnected from the pipe system
ü Flowmeter drained completely
ü Flowmeter placed at a location suitable for dismantling
1. Dismantle the flowmeter and disassemble it into its individual parts.
2. Clean residues of the pumped liquid from the individual parts.
3. Separate sealing elements made of elastomer from the flowmeter and dispose of them separ-
ately.
4. Recycle iron parts.
Operating instructions
OIO 14en-GB Edition 2020-01
41