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MOU NTI NG A N D OPE R ATI ON M A N UA L
I N D O O R A I R S W I TC H - D I S CO N N EC TO R , N A L /N A L F/ V R
Raw Material
% of total weight
(weight)
Recycle
Environmental effects
& recycle/reuse processes
Steel
60.59%
Yes
Separate, utilize in favor of new source
Copper
11.26%
Yes
Separate, utilize in favor of new source
Zinc
0.025%
Yes
Electrolysis, utilize in favor of new source
Silver
0.012
Yes
Electrolysis, utilize in favor of new source
Thermoplastic
2.11%
Yes
Make granulate, re-use or apply as energy superior additive in refuse
incineration; partial material can be reused in production process
Grind to powder and use as high-grade energy additive in cement mill
Polyester with glass fiber*
24.64%
Yes
Total for recycling
98.64%
Powder coating, grease, etc.
Complete apparatus without packaging
Not specified
1.34%
Total
100%
Carton box**
6 kg
Yes
Re-use or use as energy additive in refuse incineration
Wooden pallet**
7.5 kg
Yes
Re-use or use as energy additive in refuse incineration
Epoxy***
33%
No
Store in appropriate places, indented for this purpose
25.1 Environmental Certification Life
expectancy of product
The product is developed in compliance with the
requirements denoted by IEC 62271-200. The
design incorporates a life span under indoor
service conditions exceeding 25 years (IEC 62271-
200).
25.2 End-of-life
ABB is committed to the protection of the
environment and adheres to ISO 14001 standards.
It is our obligation to facilitate end-of life-
recycling for our products.
Recycling capability
Weight:
NAL/VR12-6A150 – 32 kg
NAL/VR17-6A170 – 34 kg
NAL/VR24-6A235 – 42 kg
NAL/VR36-6A360 – 72 kg
*Used for NAL/VR12, NAL/VR17, NAL/VR24
**Packing depends on particular customer requirements, law and the kind of transportation. Example for NAL/VR 24
***Used for NAL/VR36 and NAL -H (12-24kV) with long creepage distance.
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25.0 Environmental declaration
