Dometic Caravan Generator User manual

Recycling Manual Caravan Generator
June 2003
English
Dometic AB

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Introduction
Proper dismantling of the generator is necessary at end-of-life, in order to allow a high
proportion of re-use or recycling of the material which is used in our products as well as to
facilitate the safe disposal of the remaining components that cannot be recycled.
This guide takes you through the dismantling of Dometic generators for caravans in a simple,
step-by-step process. By following these steps it will be easier to separate reusable materials
and minimise the time required for dismantling. This guide is a simplified description in
principle since the specifications of the individual models might vary.
The guide follows the recommendations and principles stated in directive 2000/53/EC on end-
of-life vehicles and in directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE).
Safety
Many components in the products have sharp edges. For your own safety gloves and safety
glasses should always be used.
Guide
The dismantling process is described step by step by the illustrations. Operations are followed
according to the numbered list. The components are positioned by capital letters. The
attached table at the end describes the steps to be worked through. It also provides
information on the composition of materials and suitable tools to be used when dismantling.
Plastic materials: The exact type of plastic material is stated in the case of plastic
components weighing more than 50g. Pure and separated thermoplastic materials are
reusable.
Metals: Ferric and non-ferric metals can be reused. Aluminium and cupper can be reused.
Electrical and electronic components: Copper and other metals can be recycled at
appropriate recycling facilities.
Information
Further information on available recycling techniques and authorised disposal companies
can be obtained from the relevant environmental coordinators at the following addresses:
Italy: Dometic W.T.A. S.r.l. Via Virgillo, 3, I-47100 Forli. Tel: [phone]
Sweden: Dometic AB, Torggatan 8, S-17154 Solna. Tel: [phone]
Germany: Dometic GmbH, In der Steinwiese 16, D-57074 Siegen Tel: [phone]
Other countries: [email protected]
This guide, as well as other important recycling information, can be downloaded from
www.dometic.com/envronment/

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Dismantling operation
The purpose for the dismantling operation is to
1. separate electrical component for reuse or separate disposal and
2. separate other components for recycling
The remaining part of the unit (mainly the engine) should be fragmented together with vehicle.
Exploded view of caravan generator TEC29
Operations in order
1. Dismount door (Part A) and cover (part B) from generator. Separate noise insulation from
door and cover.
A
B
D
C

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2. Turn unit upside down and loosen inverter control (Part C), including internal control panel
and the battery on back side.
3. Dismount cover (Part D) and separate interior insulation from cover.
4. Dismount fan cover (Part E).
5. Dismount ventilator (Part F).
6. Dismount Aluminium housing (Part G).
D
E
G
F
G

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7. Dismount rotor (Part H) by using a withdrawing tool.
8. Dismount stator (Part I).
9. Dismount muffler (Part J).
10. Dismount alternator housing (Part K).
11. Dismount start motor (Part L).
I
J
H
L
K

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12. Dismount step motor kit (Part M).
13. Dismount the control panel (Part N) inside the caravan and the connection cables.
The remaining part of the generator should be fragmented together with the vehicle.
M
N

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Table
Pos. Component / Part Tool to dismount Recyclable / Waste
ADoor -Metal (steel)
BHouse Ph. screwdriver Metal (steel)
CInverter (with terminal board
and battery) Spanner 8mm, cutting pliers Electric waste
DCover Ph. screwdriver Metal (steel)
ECover Ph. screwdriver Metal (steel)
FVentilator Key for socket screw 4
mm Plastic (PA)
GAluminum housing Key for socket screw 4
mm Metal (aluminum)
HRotor Withdrawing tool Metal (steel)
IStator Key for socket screw 5
mm Electric waste
JMuffler Spanner Metal (steel)
KAlternator housing Spanner Metal (aluminum)
LStart motor Spanner 8mm Electric waste
MStep motor kit Ph. screwdriver Electric waste
NControl panel Ph. screwdriver Electric waste
ORemain Fragmentation