Beckhoff AM8000 Series, Operation Instructions Manual

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Decommissioning
Version: 4.3 ─── 117 AM8000 and AM8500
14.2
Disposal
Depending on your application and the products used, ensure the
professional disposal of the respective components:
Cast iron and metal
Dispose of cast and metal parts as scrap metal for recycling.
Cardboard, wood and foam polystyrene
You can recycle packaging materials made of cardboard, wood or
foam polystyrene anywhere.
Plastics and hard plastics
You can recycle parts made of plastic and hard plastic via the recy-
cling depot or re-use them depending on the component designa-
tions and markings.
Oils and lubricants
Dispose of oils and lubricants in catchable and separate containers.
Hand over the containers at the used oil collection station.
Batteries and rechargeable batteries
Batteries and rechargeable batteries may also be marked with the
crossed-out trash can symbol. You must separate these compo-
nents from the waste and are legally obliged to return used batteries
and rechargeable batteries within the EU. Observe the relevant pro-
visions outside the area of validity of the EU Directive 2006/66/EC.
14.2.1
Returning to the vendor
In accordance with the WEEE-2012/19/EU directives, you can return
used devices and accessories for professional disposal. The trans-
port costs are borne by the sender.
Send the used devices with the note "For disposal" to:
Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG
"Service" Building
Stahlstrasse 31
D-33415 Verl
In addition, you have the option to contact a local certified specialist
company for the disposal of used electrical and electronic appli-
ances. Dispose of the old components in accordance with the regu-
lations applicable in your country.