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9. Environmental information
9. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Overview
• Disposal information
• RoHS compliance
• Hazards
• Production address
• Importers contact information
9.1 Disposal information
Disposal Information
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
This symbol on the product indicates that, under the European Directive 2012/19/EU governing waste from electrical and
electronic equipment, this product must not be disposed of with other municipal waste. Please dispose of your waste equipment by
handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. To prevent possible
harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste
and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
For more information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city of fi ce or your municipal waste disposal service.
For details, please visit the Barco website at: http://www.barco.com/en/AboutBarco/weee
Disposal of batteries in the product
This product contains batteries covered by the Directive 2006/66/EC which must be collected and disposed of separately
from municipal waste.
If the battery contains more than the speci fi ed values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) or cadmium (Cd), these chemical symbols will
appear below the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol.
By participating in separate collection of batteries, you will help to ensure proper disposal and to prevent potential negative effects
on the environment and human health.
Mercury Notice
Hg
LAMP CONTAINS MERCURY,
DISPOSE ACCORDING TO
STATE/LOCAL LAW.
This Barco product consists of materials that may contain mercury, which must be recycled or
disposed of in accordance with local, state, or country laws. See www.lamprecycle.org for disposal information.
For more information on safe handling procedures, the measures to be taken in case of accidental breakage, and safe disposal
options visit: http://www.ec.gc.ca/mercure-mercury.
Within this system, the lamp in the projector contains mercury.
The lamp and the projector are carefully designed to minimize the probability of lamp rupture, although the lamp may break while
operating and small amounts of mercury vapor may be emitted from the projector. As a general precaution, secure good ventilation
in the room when operating the projector. If lamp rupture occurs, evacuate the room and secure good ventilation.
Disposal of mercury-containing lamps
• Recycle through a municipal or solid waste district household hazardous waste collection program in accordance with local
regulations.
• Direct shipment to lamp recycler.
• Shipment through a hazardous waste transporter.
W
ARNING
:
Do not break or crush lamps because this may pose health and environmental risks when mercury
vapors are released.
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