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6.1 Metals and plastics
W hen disposing of an operating table or replacing any of its parts, check the recyclability of each item. A
majority of the metal used on the operating table is steel. The operating table also contains a number of zinc
and aluminium castings and brass bushings. When recycling plastic parts, determine the material type. The
surface materials list will provide assistance in determining the correct recycling procedure. If a part material
is missing from the table, contact your sales representative. Fo r more information on recyclin g, contact your
loca l waste management facility or visit related sites on the Internet.
Below are recycling symbols, which are marked on parts made of plastic. Products marked with these
symbols can be used as energy waste.
6.1. 1 G as spri ng s
Gas springs can be disposed of as metal waste after all nitrogen gas and oil has been removed from them.
WARNING!
The release of nitrogen gas is strictly
prohibited, without following the proper instructions.
Gas spring dismantling instructions are available from your sales representative.
NOTE!
Because batteries are problem waste, they must be taken to a problem waste disposal
faci lity.
6. RECYCL ING
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