2.7
Environmental
protection
3.
Installation requirements
3.1
Ambient
conditions
NOTE
Risk to the environment due to improper handling of
environmentally hazardous substances!
Improper handling of environmentally hazardous substances,
particularly improper disposal, can cause significant damage
to the environment.
•
Always follow the notes below for handling environmentally
hazardous substances and their disposal.
•
If environmentally hazardous substances are accidentally
released into the environment, immediately take
appropriate action. When in doubt, notify the appropriate
local authority of the damage and check for appropriate
measures to be taken.
The following environmentally hazardous substances are used:
Batteries
Batteries contain toxic heavy metals. They are subject to special
waste treatment and must be handed into municipal collection points
or disposed of by a specialist company.
Electric and electronic components
Electric and electronic components may contain toxic materials.
These components must be collected separately and be deposited at
municipal collection points or disposed of by a specialist company.
In addition, the instructions in the chapter entitled "2.1 Correct
purpose of use" in the operating instructions also apply.
NOTE
The product may be damaged if it is installed under the
wrong ambient conditions!
Please note the following with regard to product installation:
> in external areas
> in damp environments
> in aggressive environments (containing salt or chlorine,
for example)
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