IM-S24-15 CH Issue 4
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1.15 Disposal
Unless otherwise stated in the Installation and Maintenance Instructions, this
product is recyclable and no ecological hazard is anticipated with its disposal
providing due care is taken. However, if the valve is fitted with a Viton or PTFE seat,
special care must be taken to avoid potential health hazards associated with
decomposition / burning of these seats.
PTFE:
- Can only be disposed of by approved methods, not incineration.
- Keep PTFE waste in a separate container, do not mix it with other rubbish, and
consign it to a landfill site.
1.16 Returning products
Cu sto mer s a nd sto c ki s ts are re min ded th at und er E C H ea l th, Sa fet y a nd
Environment Law, when returning products to Spirax Sarco they must provide
information on any hazards and the precautions to be taken due to contamination
r es i d u es or me ch a ni c al d a ma g e w h i ch ma y p re s en t a h e al t h, s a fe t y o r
environmen t a l risk . T his in f o rmati o n must b e p rovid e d in wri t i ng inc l u ding
Health and Safety data sheets relating to any substances identified as hazardous
or potentially hazardous.