Decommissioning, disassembly, environmental protection
15.4
Disposal and environmental protection
ENVIRONMENT!
Risk of environmental damage due to incorrect disposal!
Incorrect disposal can be a threat to the environment.
– Electrical scrap, electronic components, lubricants and other operating
fluids must be disposed of by approved waste disposal service
providers
– If in doubt, contact your local authority, or an approved waste disposal
service provider, for information on correct disposal.
All components are to be disposed of in accordance with prevailing local
environmental regulations. Dispose of them accordingly, depending on the
condition, existing regulations and with due regard for current requirements
and criteria.
Prior to disposal, all parts which are in contact with media must be
decontaminated. Oils, solvents, detergents and contaminated
cleaning tools (brushes, cloths, etc.) must be disposed of in compliance
with local requirements, in accordance with the prevailing waste code and
with due attention to the notes contained in the manufacturers' safety data
sheets.
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ENVIRONMENT!
Reduction or avoidance of waste from reusable raw
materials
Do not dispose of any components in the domestic
waste. Take them instead to the appropriate collection
points for recycling.
We would like to point out the need for compliance with
the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU, the aim and purpose of
which is to reduce or avoid waste from recyclable raw
materials. This directive requires member states of the
EU to increase the collection rate of electronic waste so
that it can be recycled.
Recycle the dismantled components:
– Scrap metals.
– Electrical waste and electronic components must be
recycled.
– Recycle plastic elements.
– Dispose of all other components in line with their
material characteristics.
– Hand in batteries at communal collection points or
dispose of them through a specialist.
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