Disposal; Disposing Of Packaging Material; Removing Device Components And Old Devices - Siemens SINAMICS S120 Operating Instructions Manual

Disposal

Observe Chapter, "Safety instructions" when carrying out any work at the converter.
10.1

Disposing of packaging material

The packing is designed in such a way as to pose the minimum risk to the environment. Some
of the packaging can be recycled.
The disposal of packaging is controlled by country-specific laws. If in doubt, ask your local
disposal specialists or contact the local authorities.
The packing material consists of the following components:
● Wooden frames
● Wooden pallets
● Polyethylene foil
● Plywood
● Plastic
● Silica gel
10.2

Removing device components and old devices

If you correctly dispose of the materials, none of the materials pollutes the environment. When
disposing or reusing, comply with the local laws and regulations.
Improper disassembly
In the event of an improper procedure during disassembly, material can slip, tilt, and fall down.
This can result in death, serious injury or material damage.
● Only specialist personnel may disassemble and dispose of device components and old
● Switch off the drive before you start to dismantle it. Ground the device
● With old devices, also follow the instructions in the section "Transport."
For the following components, pay special attention when disposing or reusing:
● Batteries
● Capacitors
Siemens Drives & PLCs
Applications for Cabinet Modules, liquid cooled
Operating Instructions, 04/2015, A5E35974555A
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devices using appropriate protective clothing.
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