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RE 29391-B/05.2021; 4WRPD(H), 4WRPQ(H), 4WRPF(H), 4WRLD, 4WRLF, 4WRLQ, 5WRPF10, 5WRPQ10,
Bosch Rexroth AG
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Disposal
12.1 Environmental protection
Careless disposal of the valve may cause environmental pollution.
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Dispose of the product therefore in accordance with the currently applicable
national provisions in your country.
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Please observe the following information for the environmentally friendly
disposal of the valve.
12.2 Return to Bosch Rexroth AG
Products manufactured by us can be returned to us free of charge for disposal.
When returned, the products must not contain any inappropriate foreign
substances or third-party components. The components have to be sent carriage
paid to the following address:
Bosch Rexroth AG
Service Industriehydraulik
Bürgermeister-Dr.-Nebel-Strasse 8
97816 Lohr am Main
Germany
12.3 Packaging
Upon request, reusable systems can be used for regular deliveries.
The materials for disposable packaging are mostly cardboard, wood, and expanded
polystyrene. They can be recycled without any problems. For ecological reasons,
disposable packaging should not be used for returning products to Bosch Rexroth.
12.4 Materials used
Hydraulic components from Bosch Rexroth do not contain any hazardous materials
that could be released during intended use. In the normal case, no negative effects
on human beings and on the environment have to be expected.
The valve basically consists of:
• Cast iron
• Steel
• Aluminum
• Copper
• Plastics
• Electronics components and assemblies
• Elastomers
12.5 Recycling
Due to the high share of metals the material of the products can mostly be
recycled. In order to achieve an ideal metal recovery, disassembly into individual
assemblies is required. The metals contained in electrical and electronic
assemblies can also be recovered by means of special separation procedures. If
the products contain batteries or accumulators, they have to be removed before
recycling and furnished to the battery recycling, if possible.
