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12.3. Disposal
The disposal of the packaging and the parts used has to be done according to the
rules and regulations which are valid in the country of installation. Should the pro-
duct itself be disposed of, make sure to observe the local rules and regulations.
12.3.1. Information for the Disposal of Electric and Electronic Instruments
within the European Union
The disposal of electrically operated instruments is settled within the European Uni-
on by national regulations, which are based on the EU-directive 2002/96EC about
electric and electronic used-instruments (WEEE). Thus, all instruments delivered
after August 13th 2005 must not disposed into the communal domestic waste.
Since the regulations about disposal of waste might vary from one country to the
other within the European Community, we kindly ask you to contact your supplier
or dealer.
In Germany, this obligation for identification is valid as of March, 23rd 2006. As
of this date, C. Gerhardt takes back all instruments delivered after August, 13th,
2005 without charges and will dispose of them according to the regulations, or
Gerhardt will come to an agreement with the last user of the unit. For all instruments
delivered prior to August 13th, 2005 the last user will be held responsible for the
proper disposal. The only crucial factor accepted, for the chronological placement,
it the serial number at the back of the instrument.
12.3.2. Ban on Materials according to ROHS Regulation 2002/95/EG
Ban on materials from the ROHS regulation 2002/95/EG is not valid for the electro-
and electronic instruments of category 8 and 9 and thus not for those instruments
described in this instruction manual. However, we want to draw your attention to the
fact that we feel obliged to observe the regulations for the RoHs for all our products.
Please be kind enough to contact us if you have any further questions.
12.3.3. Transfer
We kindly ask you to always make sure to add this instruction manual to the product
in case of transferring it to another party.
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