Storage; Decommissioning; Disposal - ABB ETL600 Instruction Manual

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10.2.

Storage

The specified conditions for storage are stated in the Technical Data
ETL600 Rel.1.
The cabinet should be stored in its original wooden frame and plastic
cover. Make sure that the plastic cover is undamaged. Where the
equipment has to be stored for a long period, precautions to prevent
corrosion must be taken. This is especially important in humid
climates.
Storage of modules should be preferably in the original packing or in
antistatic bags with additional mechanical protection.
10.3.

Decommissioning

The decommissioning of the equipment should be done in the
following steps.
•
First of all the application, in which the equipment is used, must be
disabled. This is of special importance when protection signaling is
used.
•
Switch OFF the equipment. Isolate and disconnect the external
power supply given to the equipment.
•
Open the isolating terminals from the external cables.
•
Disconnect the external wiring of the equipment. This should be
done carefully using the plant drawings so that some other wiring
does not get disconnected by mistake.
•
Disconnect the RF coaxial cable. In case the cabinet is to be
dismounted, unstrap the RF cable and remove it from the cabinet.
•
In case the complete cabinet is to be dismounted, the bolts for
fastening the cabinet to the base frame or floor must be carefully
removed giving support to the cabinet at the same time. The
cabinet can now be lifted and dismounted. It is preferable to keep
the cabinet in horizontal position if no external support can be
given to the cabinet in vertical position.
•
In case only the ETL600 subrack is to be removed from the
cabinet, first disconnect the internal wiring and power supply
between the ETL600 subrack and the terminal blocks. Now
dismount the subrack by unscrewing the screws from the front.
•
If the ETL600 subrack or its modules are to be reused, they should
be handled and packed properly following precautions for ESD
protection.
10.4.

Disposal

For disposal, the regional and national regulations for electrical and
electronic waste have to be observed.
The modularity of the equipment allows to separate component boards
and casing, thus giving the opportunity for recycling.
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November 2005 Storage, Decommissioning and Disposal
ETL600