6 Decommissioning
6.2. Environmental information
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6.2. Environmental information
Hazardous material
The table specifies some of the materials in the robot and their respective use throughout the
product.
Dispose the components properly to prevent health or environmental hazards.
Oil and grease
Where possible, arrange for the oil and grease to be recycled. Dispose of via an authorized
person/contractor in accordance with local regulations. Do no dispose of oil and grease near
lakes, ponds, ditches, down drains, or on to soil. Incineration must be carried out under
controlled conditions in accordance with local regulations.
Also note that:
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Spills may form a film on water surfaces causing damage to organisms. Oxygen
transfer could also be impaired.
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Spillage may penetrate the soil causing ground water contamination.
Material
Example application
Batteries, NiCad or Lithium
Serial measurement board
Copper
Cables, motors
Cast iron / nodular iron
Base, lower arm, upper arm
Steel
Gears, screws, base-frame etc.
Neodymium
Brakes, motors
Plastic / rubber (PVC)
Cables, connectors, drive belts etc.
Oil, grease
Gearboxes
Aluminium
Covers, sync. brackets