IM-P122-02 CMGT Issue 11
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BPT13 Balanced Pressure Thermostatic Steam Traps
1.12 Handling
Manual handling of large and / or heavy products may present a risk of injury. Lifting, pushing,
pulling, carrying or supporting a load by bodily force can cause injury particularly to the back.
You are advised to assess the risks taking into account the task, the individual, the load and the
working environment and use the appropriate handling method depending on the circumstances
of the work being done.
1.13 Residual hazards
In normal use the external surface of the product may be very hot. If used at the maximum permitted
operating conditions the surface temperature of the products may reach temperatures in excess
of 250 °C (482 °F).
The product is not self-draining. Take due care when dismantling or removing the product from an
installation (refer to ‘Maintenance instructions’).
1.14 Freezing
Provision must be made to protect products which are not self-draining against frost damage in
environments where they may be exposed to temperatures below freezing point.
1.15 Disposal
Apart from the 'O' ring this product is recyclable and no ecological hazard is anticipated with its
disposal providing due care is taken.
If the recycling process involves a temperature approaching 315 °C caution is advised regarding
decomposition of the fluorocarbon rubber 'O' ring (see also Section 1.8).
'O' ring:
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Can be landfilled, when in compliance with National and Local regulations.
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Can be incinerated, but a scrubber must be used to remove Hydrogen Fluoride, which is evolved
from the product and with compliance to National and Local regulations.
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Is insoluble in aquatic media.
Please visit the Spirax Sarco product compliance web pages
https://www.spiraxsarco.com/product-compliance
for up to date information on any substances of concern that may be contained within this product.
Where no additional information is provided on the Spirax Sarco product compliance web page,
this product may be safely recycled and/or disposed providing due care is taken. Always check
your local recycling and disposal regulations.
1.16 Returning products
Customers and stockists are reminded that under EC Health, Safety and
Environment Law, when returning products to Spirax Sarco they must provide information on any
hazards and the precautions to be taken due to contamination residues or mechanical damage
which may present a health, safety or environmental risk. This information must be provided in
writing including Health and Safety data sheets relating to any substances identified as hazardous
or potentially hazardous.
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