FlexLink Spiral Elevator - Manual (Page 70)

Put out of commission
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7.4 Disposal
If the Spiral Elevator is to be disposed of, then all current regulations for the
country and local authorities must be adhered to.
The main materials within the spiral elevator can vary depending upon the
design of the Spiral Elevator and any accessories attached to the
Spiral Elevator (such as guide rail parts). The following lists the general
materials within the Spiral Elevator but is not a total list:
• Steel (various grades)
• Stainless steel
• Plastic
• Hardened steel (e.g. bearings and transmission (metal) chain)
• Aluminium
• Polyamide
• Polyethylene
• Oil / grease in bearings, transmission (metal) chain and gear
motor
• Materials within the gear motor
7.5 Reuse
If the Spiral Elevator is to be re-used for another application, then full details
must be checked to establish whether the Spiral Elevator is suitable for this
new application.
Clarification for the new application should be sought from the original
Spiral Elevator supplier or FlexLink (there may be a charge for this service).
A full Risk Assessment will need to be completed for the use in the new
application before the Spiral Elevator can be put in to service.
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Note! Putting the Spiral Elevator out of commission or in to a new
use must only be carried out by technically qualified personnel.