End Of Life Of Product; Methods Of Disposal - ABB AMVAC Manual

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End of life of Product

ABB products are manufactured to meet or
exceed the standards of compliance for
quality and environmental management
systems in accordance with ISO 9001 and
ISO 14001. All of these items can be
supplied with a certificate of quality.
RAW MATERIAL
Metal material (Fe, Cu, Al, Ag, Zn, W, ect.)
Thermoplasts
Epoxy resin
Rubber
Oil (transformer oil)
SF6 gas
Packing material
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Methods of Disposal

Disposal can be carried out in a manner of
ways depending upon material of product.
Below is the recommended method of
disposal for various raw materials.
The duty of ABB is to facilitate subsequent
recycling or disposal at the end of product
life. During disposal of the product, it is
always necessary to act in accordance with
local legal requirements in force.
RECOMMENDED METHOD OF DISPOSAL
Separation and recycling
Recycling or disposal
Separation of metal and disposal of remains
Disposal
Draining and recycling or proper disposal
Discharging from equipment
Recycling or disposal
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