Binder KB 23, Operating Manual

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The chambers bear the symbol for the marking of electrical and electronic equipment
manufactured / placed on the market in the EC after 13 August 2005 and be disposed of in
separate collection according to the Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE). WEEE marking: crossed-out wheeled bin with solid bar under.
At the end of the device’s service life, notify the distributor who sold you the device, who will
take back and dispose of the chamber according to the Directive 2012/19/EU on waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
CAUTION
Violation against existing law.
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Do NOT dispose of BINDER devices at public collecting points.
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Have the device disposed of professionally at a recycling company that is certified
according to conversion of the Directive 2012/19/EU into national law.
or
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Instruct the distributor who sold you the device to dispose of it. The agreements apply
that were agreed with the distributor when purchasing the chamber (e.g. his general
terms of payment and delivery).
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If your distributor is not able to take back and dispose of the chamber, please contact
BINDER service.
Certified companies disassemble waste (used) BINDER equipment in primary substances for recycling
according to Directive 2012/19/EU. The devices must be free from toxic, infectious or radioactive
substances in order to eliminate any health hazards to the employees of the recycling companies.
Prior to handing the chamber over to a recycling company, it is the user’s responsibility that it is
free from toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.
Prior to disposal, clean all introduced or residual toxic substances from the chamber.
Prior to disposal, disinfect the chamber from all sources of infection. Be aware that sources of
infection may also be located outside the inner chamber.
If you cannot safely remove all sources of infection and toxic substances from the chamber,
dispose of it as special waste according to national law.
Fill out the contamination clearance certificate (chap. 23) and enclose it with the chamber.
WARNING
Contamination of the device with toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.
Danger of intoxication.
Danger of infection.
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NEVER take a chamber contaminated with toxic substances or sources of infection for
recycling according to Directive 2012/19/EU.
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Prior to disposal, remove all toxic substances and sources of infection from the
chamber.
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A chamber from which all toxic substances or sources of infection cannot be safely
removed must be considered as “special” waste according to national law. Dispose of it
accordingly.
The refrigerant used R134A (1,1,1,2-tetrafluorethane) is not inflammable at ambient pressure. It must not
be exposed to the environment. In Europe, recovery of the refrigerant R134A (GWP 1300) is mandatory
according to regulation No. 842/2006/EC. Ensure the compliance with the applicable legal requirements
regarding qualification of staff, disposal, and documentation.