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15. Disposing of Energy Meters
Kamstrup’s energy meters are designed for many years reliable
operation. But all good things must come to an end - and a worn-
out energy meter should be disposed of with as much considera-
tion to the environment as possible.
The supplier can dispose of the meter
If agreed to beforehand, Kamstrup can dispose of worn-out
MAXICAL
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III meters in a correct and environmentally sound
manner, at no cost to the customer. However, the customer must
cover transport expenses involved in sending the meter back to
Kamstrup A/S.
The customer can dispose of the meter
The lithium battery must be removed and sent independently for
destruction in an approved manner. There should be no risk of
battery cables shorting during transport.
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A small number of meters - without batteries - can be sent for
industrial destruction - or combustion. Metals will be
recycled.
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If a large number of meters are involved, they should be
taken apart, sorted and sent individually to destruction or
recycling as described below:
Item
Substance
Recommended disposal
Lithium battery
New quantity: 1 g lithium
Approved destruction
in MULTICAL
®
III
>UN 3091<
of lithium cells
PCB in
Coppered epoxy laminate, Print scrap for
MAXICAL
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III
soldered components
break-down to
i.a. noble metals
Alu-sheath
Anodized aluminium
Aluminium recycling
Plastic, moulded
Noryl and ABS
Plastic recycling
Packing
Environmental cardboard
Cardboard recycling
Any questions pertaining to environmental concerns, can be sent
by fax to:
KAMSTRUP A/S
Att.: Quality Management
Fax.: 89 93 10 01
