62 EN/39B/06.2018 © STULZ SpA – all rights reserved
SAL
10. Uninstalling and disposal of the
unit
This unit must be uninstalled by specialized and authorized persons.
ATTENTION
This unit contains refrigerant gas and a small quantity of lubricants (ester) inside the compressor.
These substances are dangerous for the environment and must not be dispersed in it.
Refrigerants containing fluorocarbons contribute to the global warming and consequently to
climate changes. They must be disposed of in accordance with disposal standards or they must
be delivered to firms qualified as specialized waste disposal firms.
DANGER
Before starting to dismantle the unit check that it has been disconnected from electric power
supply and secure it against being switched on again.
The following are the instructions for proper disposal of the unit during the various phases of its life.
For further clarification or additional information, please contact info@stulz.it.
INFORMATION
To ensure proper and safe disposal activities, operator must equip themselves with the necessary
PPE including: anti-cut gloves, oil resistant gloves, heat resistant gloves, safety footwear, safety
eye-wear against liquid and gas splashes.
The context in which the unit is located may require the use of additional PPE, thus it is mandatory
to inquire with the relevant staff of the area before starting operation.
Once the materials have been separated as shown below, they should be assigned EWC codes and
then sent for disposal in accordance with the national legislation.
Disposal related to the unit purchased occurs in three stages:
1. Disposal of packaging
The packaging of the unit must be disposed of ensuring separation of the following materials:
• Paper and Cardboard
• Wood Packing–Packing materials are not chemically treated unless they are declared to be
“fumigate”
• Plastic pallets- high- density polyethylene HDPE
• Plastic Film– polyethylene PE
• Polystyrene –expanded polystyrene EPS 6
2. Disposal of substances during maintenance operations
• During the life cycle of the unit, if it becomes necessary to drain the cooling system, the refrigerant
must be recovered. This operation must be performed by qualified personnel in accordance with
EC Regulation 517/2014. The types of gases used are shown in the following table.
• If the compressor oil needs to be replaced, it must be disposed of according to the instructions
below.
• The air filters should be disposed of depending on the substances they contain from the
environment in which the units operate
• The gas filters must be disposed of as contaminated materials from the oils of the type shown below
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