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11. REMOVAL FROM SERVICE & DISPOSAL
ATLAS X (MADE IN EUROPE)
11.1 FINAL DECOMISSIONING OF WIND TURBINE
• Shut down the wind turbine system (section 8).
• Have the electrical systems and equipment removed from service by a
qualified electrician.
• Make sure all rotors are braked.
• Carefully tilt the tower.
• On the ground: Detach the rotor blades from the generator.
• Detach the generator from the tower and disconnect the electrical
wiring.
Wind turbine system
Wiring, electrical components Dispose of as electronic scrap
Mechanical components Segregate prior to disposal
WARNING: Risk of injury due to unqualified dismantling, e.g.
• Persons without suitable training
• Stored energy
• Breakage during dismantling Important note on dismantling and dis-
posal.
• The system must be dismantled in the proper way by a suitably quali-
fied person.
11.2 DISPOAL OF WIND TURBINE SYSTEM &
COMPONENTS
• Where necessary, dispose of the individual components in consultation with
the responsible local authorities.
DISPOSAL DETAIL TABLE
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