Product End Of Life - Invacare Zipper 2 User Manual

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Product End of Life

Even though your wheelchair has been designed to provide a long and trouble free life it is inevitable that
wear, tear and usage will eventually render the product unusable.
• INVACARE recommends that the average usable life of this product is five years, providing the product has
been correctly maintained according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
When the time comes to replace your wheelchair please remember to dispose of the product responsibly and
recycle any recyclable parts as mentioned in this user guide.
This product may contain substances that could be harmful to the
environment if disposed of in areas (landfills) that are not appropriate
according to legislation. The 'crossed out wheelie bin' symbol (as shown) is
placed on this product to encourage you to recycle wherever possible.
Please be environmentally responsible and recycle this product through your
recycling facility at its end of life.
Disposal
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The equipment packaging is potentially recyclable.
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The metal parts are used for scrap metal recycling.
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The plastic parts are used for plastic recycling.
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Disposal must be carried out in accordance with the respective national
legal provisions.
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If in doubt ask your local government authority for details of local waste
management companies and recycling facilities.
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