Siemens SINAMICS PM240-2, Hardware Installation Manual

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Appendix
A.2 Disposal
Power Module PM240-2
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Hardware Installation Manual, 01/2017, A5E33294624B AE
A.2 Disposal
Protecting the environment and preserving its resources are corporate goals of the highest
priority for Siemens. Our worldwide environmental management system according to
ISO 14001 ensures compliance with legislation and sets high standards in this regard.
Environmentally friendly design, technical safety and health protection are always firm goals,
even at the product development stage.
Recommendations for the environmentally friendly disposal of the machine and its
components are given in the following chapter.
● Be sure to comply with local disposal regulations.
● Separate the housing parts according to their material.
● Dispose of the parts in accordance with the applicable legal regulations.
● Dispose of the packaging material in accordance with the applicable legal regulations.
Components
● Sort the components for recycling according to whether they are:
–
Electronic waste
– Scrap iron, e.g. shield plates
– Aluminum
– Insulating materials and plastics