Disposal - Siemens SITRANS F Series Operating Instructions Manual

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8.9 Disposal

Required forms
● Delivery note
● Return goods delivery note
returngoodsnote)
with the following information:
– Product (item description)
– Number of returned devices/replacement parts
– Reason for returning the item(s)
● Decontamination declaration (https://www.siemens.com/sc/declarationofdecontamination)
With this declaration you warrant "that the device/replacement part has been carefully
cleaned and is free of residues. The device/replacement part does not pose a hazard for
humans and the environment."
If the returned device/replacement part has come into contact with poisonous, corrosive,
flammable or water-contaminating substances, you must thoroughly clean and
decontaminate the device/replacement part before returning it in order to ensure that all
hollow areas are free from hazardous substances. Check the item after it has been cleaned.
Any devices/replacement parts returned without a decontamination declaration will be
cleaned at your expense before further processing.
Note
Return of products with lithium batteries
Lithium batteries are dangerous goods according to the Regulation of Dangerous Goods, UN
3090 and UN 3091.
● Remove lithium batteries prior to shipment.
● If the battery cannot be removed, return the product according to the Regulation of
Dangerous Goods with special transport documentation.
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Devices described in this manual should be recycled. They may not be
disposed of in the municipal waste disposal services according to the Di‐
rective 2012/19/EC on waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE).
Devices can be returned to the supplier within the EC, or to a locally ap‐
proved disposal service for eco-friendly recycling. Observe the specific
regulations valid in your country.
Further information about devices containing batteries can be found at:
Information about battery / product return (WEEE)
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/document/109479891/)
(https://
SITRANS FM MAG 8000
Operating Instructions, 03/2020, A5E03071515-AH