Binder MK 115, Operating Manual

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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.
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Prior to disposal, clean all introduced or residual toxic substances from the chamber.
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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.
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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.
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Fill out the contamination clearance certificate (chap. 27) 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 cham-
ber.
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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 refrigerants used 452A and R 23 (MKT only) are not inflammable at ambient pressure. They must not
escape into the environment. In Europe, recovery of the refrigerants 452A (GWP 2140) and R23 (GWP
12100) is mandatory according to regulation No. 842/2006/EC. Ensure the compliance with the applicable
legal requirements regarding qualification of staff, disposal, and documentation.
22.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU
CAUTION
Alteration of the environment.
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For final decommissioning and disposal of the alternating climate chamber, please con-
tact BINDER service.
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Follow the statutory regulations for appropriate, environmentally friendly disposal.
The main board of the chamber includes a lithium cell. Please dispose of it according to national regula-
tions.
The refrigerants used 452A and R 23 (MKT only) are not inflammable at ambient pressure. They must not
escape into the environment. In Europe, recovery of the refrigerants 452A (GWP 2140) and R23 (GWP
12100) is mandatory according to regulation No. 842/2006/EC. Ensure the compliance with the applicable
legal requirements regarding qualification of staff, disposal, and documentation.