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Chapter
2
Operating instructions
Flexi Classic
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On safety
2.5
Environmental protection
The Flexi Classic modular safety controller has been designed to minimise environmental
impact. It uses only a minimum of power and natural resources.
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At work, always act in an environmentally responsible manner.
2.5.1
Disposal
Disposal of unusable or irreparable devices should always occur in accordance with the
applicable country-specific waste-disposal regulations (e.g. European Waste Code
16 02 14).
We would be pleased to be of assistance to you on the disposal of these devices.
Contact us.
2.5.2
Separation of materials
Material separation may only be performed by qualified safety personnel!
Caution is required when dismantling devices. There is a risk of injuries.
Before you send the devices for appropriate recycling, it is necessary to separate the
different materials in the Flexi Classic.
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Separate the housing from the rest of the parts (in particular the circuit board).
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Send the separated components for recycling as appropriate (see Tab. 5).
Components
Disposal
Product
Housing, circuit boards, cables,
connectors and electrical connecting
pieces
Electronic recycling
Packaging
Cardboard, paper
Paper/cardboard recycling
Note
WARNING
Tab. 5: Overview on disposal
by components