Decommissioning and disposal
10.1 Safety instructions
Danger to life due to slipping on leaked oil
Leaked oil can result in slipping or falling and cause death or severe injury.
• Prevent oil from leaking
• Absorb leaked oil immediately with a binding agent for oil or similar.
• Rough up the hazardous location.
• Mark the hazardous location.
Burning hazard caused by hot surfaces
Some parts of the frame of electrical machines can reach temperatures in excess of
100 °C. Touching components when the machine is in operation can cause burns.
• Do not touch frame parts while the machine is in operation or immediately after machine
• Allow frame parts to cool off before starting any work.
Danger of scalding from the hot oil exiting the unit
Exiting hot oil can cause burns.
• Before starting any work, wait until the oil has cooled down to below 30 °C.
Chemical burns and irritations caused by chemical cleaning agents
Chemical cleaning agents can be caustic or emit dangerous fumes. If these come into
contact with skin or if you inhale the fumes, this can cause injuries, e.g. chemical burns on
the skin or respiratory passages, or skin irritation.
• During cleaning, make sure that appropriate methods of extracting fumes are in place
• If using chemical cleaning agents, observe the instructions and any warnings provided
Danger to life caused by falling machine parts
The machine partially comprises heavy individual components. When removing the
machine, these components can fall. This can result in death, serious injury or material
damage.
• Secure the machine components that are being released so that they cannot fall.
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and that you wear the appropriate protective gear (e.g. gloves, goggles, face masks).
in the relevant safety data sheet. Chemical cleaning agents must be suitable for use
with the machine's components, particularly where plastic components are concerned.
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SIMOTICS S-1FG1 servo geared motor
Operating Instructions, 07/2019, A5E47360747B AA