6.3 Hoist Disposal
When the hoist has completed its life cycle and can no longer perform to its intended use safely the hoist must be decommissioned by an approved Service Engineer. The following specifies the importance of correct disposal procedure including local laws and being environmentally friendly.
Please observe the local laws on recycling and respect the current laws for disposal within the community the device is being used within. If there is any uncertainty of the below guidelines, contact your local authorities to determine the proper method of disposal of potentially biohazardous parts and accessories.
The relevant components utilized in the manufacture of the device that can be recycled at the end of the device life are:
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Fully Recyclables |
Consideration when Recycling |
| Chassis | Batteries |
| Plastic Covers | Wiring Looms – electronics |
| Metallic Internals – Hub etc. | PCB |
| Initial packaging of the device (cardboard) | Hand Control |
| Metallic fixing – Screws etc. | Motors |
| Plastic Mouldings – Wheels etc. | Lift Tape |
| Carry Bar | Charger |
Ensure that this list is used as guidance and that the local laws in the given community overrule the suggested component disposal in the table above.