Zeiss Axiovert 5 Instruction Manual page 144

8 Decommissioning and Disposal | 8.3 Disposal
8.3 Disposal
The microscope and its components must not be disposed of as domestic waste or through mu-
nicipal disposal companies. They must be disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations
(WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU). ZEISS has implemented a system for the return and recycling of de-
vices in member states of the European Union that ensures suitable reuse according to the EU Di-
rectives mentioned.
ZEISS introduced a procedure for the return and recycling of the instruments within the member
states of the European Union which ensures suitable recycling procedures conforming to the EU
directives.
For more information on disposal and recycling please consult your ZEISS Sales & Service Partner.
The microscope may not be disposed of in the household waste or through municipal waste dis-
posal services. If the microscope is resold, the seller shall be obliged to inform the buyer that the
microscope must be disposed of in accordance with the regulations.
The customer is responsible for decontamination.
8.4 Decontamination
A decontamination statement must be submitted before returning any used objects to the ZEISS
location.
If reliable decontamination cannot be guaranteed, the hazard must be marked according to appli-
cable regulations. In general, a well-visible warning sign must be affixed to the article itself and to
the outside of the packaging, together with detailed information on the type of contamination.
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