Decommissioning
100 MCS100E Operating Instructions 8009504/VYWA7/V3-1/2018-01 © SICK AG
Subject to change without notice
6.1 Switch off
1 Purge the MCS100E with inert gas for min. 1 h.
2 Exit the measurement program (
→
p. 46, §5.4.2).
3 If necessary, unplug voltage plug resp. disconnect MCS100E from power supply at all
poles.
6.2 Disassembly
Unscrew the sample gas lines.
To remove the fiber optics pull at the connector, only.
Unscrew the MCS100E and transport with care
Protect the MCS100E from shock and vibrations.
6.3 Storage
Storage conditions
•Indoors.
• Ambient temperature: -10 - +60 °C.
Relative humidity: Max. 80% (without condensation)
6.4 Disposal
The following subassemblies could contain substances that have to be disposed of
separately:
• Electronics: Capacitors, rechargeable batteries, batteries.
• Display: Liquid of LC display
• Sample gas filter: Sample gas filters could be contaminated by pollutants.
WARNING: Hazard resulting from substances remaining in the cell
When switching off the gas supply and depending on the sample gas
composition, it is possible that toxic or corrosive gases remain in the cell and
the connected pipes. If necessary:
Purge the cell and the connected pipes for at least 1 h with inert gas (e.g.:
N
2
).
Take suitable protective measures (e.g. working under a vent, wearing
suitable protective clothes).
Decontaminate the cell.
WARNING: Hazard by splashing acids
When hose lines are removed there is a hazard of splashing by acids which
could still be in the line.
If hose lines are blocked, the acids can be under pressure.
Take suitable safety measures.
Observe the relevant local conditions for the disposal of industrial waste.