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1.4.6
Danger From Loss of Ground
A grounding conductor may or may not be required depending on the hazardous
classification. If required, any interruption of the grounding conductor inside or
outside the equipment or loose connection of the grounding conductor can result
in a dangerous unit. Intentional interruption of the grounding conductor is not
permitted.
1.4.7
Safe Equipment
If it is determined that the equipment cannot be operated safety, it should be taken
out of operation and secured against unintentional usage.
1.5 Compliance
EU Directive 2012/19/EU - Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE)
ABB Industrial Automation, Measurement and Analytics, is committed to actively protecting the
environment. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste. Collect WEEE separately.
Participation in the management of WEEE is critical to the success of WEEE collection.
Electrical and electronic equipment marked using the crossed-out wheeled bin
symbol shall not be mixed with general household waste. Correct disposal at a
recycling facility will help save valuable resources and prevent potential negative
effects on health and the environment. These steps ensure compliance with the
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive.
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) shall be treated separately using the national
collection framework available to customers for the return, recycling, and treatment of WEEE.
