Disposal; Disposing Of Packaging Material; Removing Device Components And Old Devices - Siemens SINAMICS GL150 Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions

Disposal

When carrying out any work, carefully observe the information provided in Chapter "Safety
instructions (Page 15)".
11.1

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
11.2

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
● Shut down the device before disassembling. 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
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