6 Decommissioning6.1. Introduction1893HAC030005-001 Revision: -© Copyright 2006 ABB. All rights reserved.6 Decommissioning6.1. IntroductionIntroductionThis section contains information to consider when taking a product, robot or controller, outof operation.It deals with how to handle potentially dangerous components and potentially hazardousmanterials.GeneralAll used grease/oils and dead batteries must be disposed of in accordance with the currentlegislation of the country in which the robot and the control unit is installed.If the robot or the control unit is partially or completely disposed of, the various parts mustbe grouped together according to their nature (that is, all iron together and all plastictogether), and disposed of accordingly. These parts must also be disposed of in accordancewith the current legislation of the country in which the robot and control unit is installed.