IBM xSeries 260, User Manual

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Environmental Notices
Product Recycling and Disposal
Components of the system unit, such as structural parts and circuit cards, can be
recycled where recycling facilities exist. Companies are available to disassemble,
reutilize, recycle, or dispose of electronic products. Contact your account
representative for more information. This system unit contains batteries and circuit
boards with lead solder. Before you dispose of this unit, these batteries and circuit
boards must be removed and discarded according to local regulations or recycled
where facilities exist. This book contains specific information on each battery type
where applicable.
Battery Return Program
In the United States, IBM has established a collection process for reuse, recycling, or
proper disposal of used IBM batteries and battery packs. For information on proper
disposal of the batteries in this unit, please contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333. Please
have the IBM part number that is listed on the battery available when you make your
call. For information on battery disposal outside the United States, contact your local
waste disposal facility.
Environmental Design
The environmental efforts that have gone into the design of this system signifies
IBM's commitment to improve the quality of its products and processes. Some of
these accomplishments include the elimination of the use of Class I ozone-depleting
chemicals in the manufacturing process and reductions in manufacturing wastes.
For more information, contact an IBM account representative.
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