Return Procedure; Disposal - Siemens SITRANS P Operating Instructions Manual

Service and maintenance

11.5 Disposal

11.4

Return procedure

Enclose the bill of lading, return document and decontamination certificate in a clear plastic
pouch and attach it firmly to the outside of the packaging.
Required forms
● Delivery note
● Return document (http://www.siemens.com/processinstrumentation/returngoodsnote)
with the following information:
– Product (item description)
– Number of returned devices/replacement parts
– Reason for returning the item(s)
● Decontamination declaration (http://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.
11.5 Disposal
Note
Special disposal required
The device includes components that require special disposal.
● Dispose of the device properly and environmentally through a local waste disposal
contractor.
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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 on battery/product return (WEEE)
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/document/109479891/)
(https://
SITRANS P320/P420 with 4 to 20 mA/HART
Operating Instructions, 11/2019, A5E44852162-AC