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Putting out of action and waste disposal
In compliance with Directives (2011/65/EU) ROHS II and 2012/19/EU regarding restriction of the
use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment along with waste
electrical and electronic equipment, it is forbidden to dispose of this equipment in the municipal
waste stream as unsorted municipal waste. When purchasing a new, equivalent piece of
equipment, the old piece of equipment that has reached its end-of-life must be handed over to the
reseller for proper disposal. As regards reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of waste
electrical and electronic equipment, the manufacturer carries out the functions set forth by laws and
regulations currently in force in the individual countries.
The proper collection and separation of such equipment for recycling, treatment and disposal helps
avoid any possible negative effects on the environment and health and facilitates the recycling of
the materials of which the equipment is made. The symbol indicating separate collection for
electrical and electronic equipment consists of the crossed out bin marked on the equipment.
IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT MAY RESULT IN THE APPLICATION OF
SANCTIONS WHICH ARE DEFINED BY INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL LAWS.
