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Dismantling and Disposal
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9 Dismantling and Disposal
Following the end of its operational life, the device must be dismantled and disposed of in
accordance with the environmental regulations.
Installation, initial commissioning, retrofitting, repairs, adjustments or dismantling of the
device must only be carried out by Bruker Service or personnel authorized by Bruker.
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Bruker is not covered by your warranty.
9.1 Dismantling
Before starting dismantling:
1. Shut down the device and secure to prevent restarting.
2. Disconnect the power supply from the device; discharge stored residual energy.
3. Remove consumables, auxiliary materials and other processing materials and dispose of
in accordance with the environmental regulations.
4. Clean assemblies and parts properly and dismantle in compliance with applicable local
occupational safety and environmental protection regulations.
9.2 Disposal Europe
Environmental information for laboratory and industrial customers within the EU
(European Union)
This laboratory product is developed and marketed for Business-to-Business (B2B), so does
not fall under article 6 clause 3 of the German Act ElectroG. To meet the demands of the
European Directive 2012/19/EU WEEE 2 (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and
the national Equipment Safety Act, electrical and electronic equipment that is marked with
this symbol directly on or with the equipment and/or its packaging must not be disposed of
together with unsorted municipal waste or at local municipal waste collecting points. The
symbol indicates that the equipment should be disposed of separately from regular industrial/
domestic waste.
Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and risk to personal health. It is your responsibility to dispose of this equipment
using only legally prescribed methods of disposal and at collection points defined by
government or local authorities in your area.