Dismounting, Return And Disposal - WIKA A43 Manual De Instrucciones

8. Dismounting, return and disposal

8. Dismounting, return and disposal
8.1 Dismounting
WARNING!
Physical injuries and damage to property and the environment through
residual media
Upon contact with hazardous media, harmful media (e.g. corrosive, toxic,
carcinogenic), and also with refrigeration plants and compressors, there is a
danger of physical injuries and damage to property and the environment.
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Before storage of the dismounted instrument (following use) clean it, in
order to protect persons and the environment from exposure to residual
media.
▶ Observe the information in the material safety data sheet for the
corresponding medium.
WARNING!
Risk of burns
During dismounting there is a risk of dangerously hot media escaping.
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Let the instrument cool down sufficiently before dismounting it!
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The case can get hot during operation. Never touch a hot thermometer.
WARNING!
Physical injury
When dismounting, there is a danger from aggressive media and high
pressures.
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Observe the information in the material safety data sheet for the
corresponding medium.
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Only disconnect the instrument or thermowell once the system has been
depressurised!
8.2 Return
Strictly observe the following when shipping the instrument:
All instruments delivered to WIKA must be free from any kind of hazardous substances
(acids, bases, solutions, etc.) and must therefore be cleaned before being returned.
WARNING!
Physical injuries and damage to property and the environment through
residual media
Residual media in the dismounted instrument can result in a risk to persons,
the environment and equipment.
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With hazardous substances, attach the material safety data sheet for the
corresponding medium.
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Clean the instrument, see chapter 7.2 "Cleaning".
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