Maintenance; Disposal And Recycling - Elster A1140 User Manual

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A1120/40 - Electronic Polyphase Meter
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MAINTENANCE

No maintenance is necessary during the meter's normal working life.
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DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING

Liquid Crystal Display
Liquid crystals are toxic. If a display is damaged, avoid contact with the liquid. If the liquid makes
contact with the skin it must be washed off immediately with water. Seek medical advice.
Recycling Materials
The following meter materials are recyclable: polycarbonates, metals and printed circuit board
(see Safety Warning in Section 2).
Major plastic parts are marked with recycling information. On the disposal of a meter, every
endeavour should be made to comply with local environmental legislation regarding recovering
materials and waste disposal.
Batteries
If the main cover is removed from the meter then a Lithium manganese dioxide battery will be
exposed.
This battery is completely safe under normal conditions. However, it must never be
disassembled, heated above 100°C, incinerated, nor have the contents exposed to water.
Fire, explosion or severe burns may result if these instructions are disregarded.
In the interests of safety, environmental protection and possible legislation, Lithium batteries
require careful disposal.
Before arranging for the disposal of these cells, users should satisfy themselves that the
proposed means of disposal is both safe and compliant with local legislation requirements.
Elster Metering Systems would like to draw the user's attention to the International Standard for
Lithium Batteries - IEC 60084-4. - which gives further information about the handling, storage,
transport and disposal of Lithium cells.
The user should contact Elster Metering Systems should difficulties arise in arranging proper
disposal. They will if practical, help the user identify safe disposal means.
An optional battery may be housed in a module housing attached to the meter.
The battery is a non re-chargeable, alkaline zinc manganese dioxide, PP3 size. Where local
legislation places restraint on the disposal of this type of battery, the requirements of that
legislation should be obeyed.
© Elster Metering Limited - M181 001 2G - 5/2010