Operating Instructions Weigh Cells 49
Transport
10 Transport
10.1 Dismantling
Requirement
The device is switched off.
Procedure
t Remove the weigh cell from the system or the device.
t Disconnect all connected cables.
11 Storage and Shipping
11.1 Returning the Device and Parts
NOTICE
Unpacked weigh cells can lose their precision if sub-
jected to extreme vibrations.
Excessive vibrations may compromise the safety of the
device.
t Do not expose the device to unnecessarily extreme
temperatures, moisture, shocks, blows or vibration.
t Do not expose the unpacked weigh cell to gravita-
tional acceleration in excess of 300 m/s
2
(unless ad-
ditional equipment is installed on the load receptor)
Defective devices or parts can be returned to Sartorius.
Returned devices must be clean, decontaminated, and
packed in their original packaging. Transport damage as
well as measures for subsequent cleaning and disinfec-
tion of the device or parts by Sartorius are charged to
the sender.
Requirement
The device is dismantled.
Procedure
t Contact Sartorius Service for instructions on how to
return devices or parts (please refer to our website at
www.sartorius.com for return instructions).
t Pack the device and its parts in their original packaging
for return.
t Do not expose the equipment to gravitational accel-
eration in excess of 0 300 m/s
2
(unless additional
equipment is installed on the load receptor).
12 Disposal
12.1 Information on
Decontamination
The device does not contain any hazardous materials
that necessitate special disposal measures. If the device
has come into contact with hazardous substances: Steps
must be taken to ensure proper decontamination and
declaration.
Contaminated samples used during the process are po-
tentially hazardous substances that could cause biologi-
cal or chemical hazards.
If the device has come into contact with hazardous sub-
stances: Steps must be taken to ensure proper decon-
tamination and declaration. The operating company is
responsible for adhering to local government regula-
tions on the proper declarations for transport and dis-
posal and for the proper disposal of the device.
12.2 Dismantling
Procedure
t Remove the weigh cell from the system.
12.3 Disposing of the Device
The device and the device accessories must be disposed
of properly by disposal facilities.
The packaging is made of environmentally friendly ma-
terials that can be used as secondary raw materials.
Procedure
t Dispose of the device. Follow the disposal instruc-
tions on our website (www.sartorius.com).
t Dispose of the packaging in accordance with local
government regulations.
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