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Separation of Funnel and Panel Glass

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  1. Separation of Funnel and Panel Glass, Separation of Funnel and Panel Glass: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Before starting to separate funnel and panel glass, make sure the CRT is not under pressure anymore (see Step 3 of Separation and Removal of all Components).

    • Place the CRT firmly in a clamp or a similar device.

    • First, the metal tension ring must be removed from the tube.

    • Remove sticker and other adhesive residues from the tube with a putty knife.

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    • The glasses are then separated along the frit by means of a hot wire or laser-cutter.

    • If possible, avoid dust formation. Use a fume hood to minimize worker exposition.

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    • Store the funnel glass in a segregated box.

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    • Remove the shadow mask and place it aside separately together with the ferrous metals.

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    • Carefully vacuum the phosphor layer on the inner face of the panel glass.

    • Avoid dust formation!

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    • Store the phosphor layer or the vacuum cleaner bag containing it, respectively, separately in a bin with a cover.

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    • Store the cleaned panel glass in a gaylord box.

    • More information on the output fractions can be found here.

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