Decommissioning; Disposal; Returning To The Vendor - Beckhoff EL1918 Operation Manual

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Decommissioning

7.1

Disposal

Correct disposal
Observe the applicable national laws and guidelines for disposal.
Incorrect disposal may result in environmental damage.
Remove the TwinSAFE component for disposal.
Depending on your application and the products used, make sure that the respective components are
disposed of properly:
Cast iron and metal
Hand over cast iron and metal parts to scrap metal recycling.
Cardboard, wood and polystyrene
Dispose of packaging materials made of cardboard, wood or Styrofoam in accordance with regulations.
Plastic and hard plastic
You can recycle parts made of plastic and hard plastic via the waste management center or reuse them in
accordance with the component regulations and markings.
Oils and lubricants
Dispose of oils and lubricants in separate containers. Hand over containers to the waste oil collection point.
Batteries and accumulators
Batteries and accumulators may also be marked with the crossed-out wheeled garbage can symbol. You
must separate these components from waste. You are legally obliged to return used batteries and
accumulators within the EU. Outside the validity of the EU Directive 2006/66/EC, observe the respective
regulations.
7.1.1

Returning to the vendor

In accordance with the WEEE-2012/19/EU directives, you can return used devices and accessories for
professional disposal. The transport costs are borne by the sender.
Send the used devices with the note "For disposal" to:
Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG
Gebäude „Service"
Stahlstraße 31
D-33415 Verl
In addition, you have the option to contact a local certified specialist company for the disposal of used
electrical and electronic appliances. Dispose of the old components in accordance with the regulations
applicable in your country.
EL1918 and EL1918-2200
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