Disposal; Introduction; Rohs - Restricting The Use Of Certain Hazardous Substances; Country-Specific Legislation - Siemens SIMOTICS XP 1MB1 series Operating Instructions Manual

Disposal

11.1

Introduction

Protecting the environment and preserving its resources are corporate goals of the highest
priority for us. Our worldwide environmental management system to ISO 14001 ensures
compliance with legislation and sets high standards in this regard. Environmentally friendly
design, technical safety and health protection are always firm goals even at the product
development stage.
Recommendations for the environmentally friendly disposal of the machine and its
components are given in the following section. Be sure to comply with local disposal
regulations.
11.2

RoHS - restricting the use of certain hazardous substances

In compliance with RoHS ("Restriction of certain Hazardous Substances" ) we replace
substances that are damaging to the environment by those that are not based on state-of-
the-art technology. In doing so, safety in operation and handling will take priority at all times.
11.3

Country-specific legislation

Country-specific legislation
The machine uses materials that can be recovered or recycled. Correctly separating
materials helps to simply recycle important materials.
● When disposing of the machine or of waste that is created during the individual phases of
its life cycle, please observe the statutory requirements applicable in the country of use.
● Please contact your local authorities for more information about disposal.
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