Preface
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Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive
The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste from Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) deals with the collection, treatment, recovery, and recycling of electrical
and electronic waste products. The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the
responsibility for the disposal of associated hazardous waste to either the producers or users
of these products. Effective August 13, 2005, producers or users are required to recycle
electrical and electronic equipment at end of its useful life, and may not dispose of the
equipment in landfills or by using other unapproved methods. (Some EU member states
may have different deadlines.)
In accordance with this EU Directive, companies selling electric or electronic devices in the
EU will affix labels indicating that such products must be properly recycled. (See our website
for more information.) Contact your local sales representative for information on returning
these products for recycling. Equipment that complies with the EU directive is marked with
a WEEE-compliant emblem, as shown in
Figure P-2
.
Figure P-2
WEEE Compliance Emblem
Safety Terms and Symbols
This product manual uses the following safety terms and symbols to identify certain
conditions or practices. See page 37 and the
6800+ Series Safety Instructions and Standards
Manual
for more information.
WARNING
Identifies conditions or practices that can result in personal injury or loss of life. High voltage
is present. Uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure may be sufficient
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION
Identifies conditions or practices that can result in damage to the equipment or other
property. Important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions are included in the
literature accompanying the product.
