CHAPTER 11 -
LAY-OFF - SCRAPPING
If the lift is to be out of service for a long period, disconnect supplies, empty the tank(s)
containing operating liquids and protect any parts which might be damaged by dust.
If the lift is to be decommissioned, it must be made unusable by removing the power unit,
composed of hydraulic pump and electric motor, from the control unit.
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All parts which might be sources of danger must be rendered harmless. Assess the lift
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category according to waste disposal.
Scrap as metal and electronic waste, consigning the various parts of the lift to the appropriate
collection centres.
If the lift is classified as special waste, dismantle it and subdivide its parts by type, then
dispose of them as required by law.
Environmental information
This product may contain substances that are potentially harmful to the environment and
human health unless disposed of properly.
The information provided below is intended to prevent these substances from being released
into the environment, and to improve the use of natural resources.
Electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed of with ordinary municipal solid
waste; it must be disposed of separately at authorised facilities.
The barred bin symbol affixed on the product and shown in this page is meant to remind users
that the product must be disposed of properly at the end of its life cycle. This prevents the
inappropriate disposal of the substances contained in this product, or the improper use of parts
of this product, and the resulting hazards for the environment and human health. Furthermore,
this helps to recover, recycle and reuse many of the materials contained in these products. For
this purpose, producers and distributors of electric and electronic equipment organise adequate
collection and disposal systems for the equipment itself.
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