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8 Disposal
8.1 Components
Based on the data specified in environmental certificate ISO 14001, the
components used in meters are largely separable and can therefore be
taken to the relevant disposal or recycling point.
Warning
Hazardous waste in case of disposal
The ZxQ contains opto-electronic components and possibly a lithium
battery, which are regarded as hazardous waste.
Incorrect disposal of these parts could cause ground pollution or emission
of poisonous gases, which could lead to environmental damage and
personal injury.
Disposal of these parts must be performed by a qualified person in
accordance with local laws and/or regulations.
The separable components are graded as follows:
Component
Disposal
LEDs and LCD Hazardous waste: disposal according to local regulations.
Lithium battery Hazardous waste: disposal according to local regulations.
PVC isolation material Hazardous waste: sorted and taken to recycling
(regranulation) plant or disposal according to local
regulations.
Printed circuit boards Electronic waste: disposal according to local regulations.
Metal parts Sorted and taken to collective materials disposal point.
Plastic components Sorted and taken to recycling (regranulation) plant or if
no other possibility to refuse incineration.
8.2 Meters
For the disposal of meters as a complete unit, observe the local disposal
and environmental protection regulations in effect.
Warning
Hazardous waste in case of disposal
The ZxQ contains LCD, LEDs, and lithium battery, which are regarded as
hazardous waste.
Incorrect disposal of the meter could cause ground pollution or emission of
poisonous gases, which could lead to environmental damage and personal
injury.
Disposal of the meter must be performed by a qualified person in
accordance with local laws and/or regulations.