IBM pSeries 670, Service 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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