IBM eserver pSeries 690, User Manual

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Appendix A. Environmental Notices
Product Recycling and Disposal
This unit contains materials such as circuit boards, cables, electromagnetic compatibility
gaskets and connectors which may contain lead and copper/beryllium alloys that require
special handling and disposal at end of life. Before this unit is disposed of, these
materials must be removed and recycled or discarded according to applicable
regulations. IBM offers product return programs in several countries, for country specific
instructions please refer to the following web site:
http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/products/prp.phtml
This product may contain a sealed lead acid battery(s) or nickel-cadmium battery(s).
The battery(s) must be recycled or disposed of properly. Recycling facilities may not be
available in your area. In the United States, IBM has established a collection process
for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium and
nickel metal hydride batteries and battery packs from IBM equipment. For information
on proper disposal of the batteries in this product, please contact IBM at
1-800-426-4333. For information on disposal of sealed lead acid or nickel cadmium
batteries outside the United States, contact your local waste disposal or recycling
facility.
Environmental Design
The environmental efforts that have gone into the design of this system signify IBM’s
commitment to improve the quality of its products and processes. Some of these
accomplishments include the elimination of the use of Class 1 ozone-depleting
chemicals in the manufacturing process and reductions in manufacturing wastes. For
more information, contact an IBM account representative.
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