Maintenance, care and disposal
Disposing of equipment
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6.3.3
Annual test (inspection and testing during operation)
The welding machine may only be tested by competent, capable personsl. A capable person is
one who, because of his training, knowledge and experience, is able to recognise the dangers
that can occur while testing welding power sources as well as possible subsequent damage and
who is able to implement the required safety procedures.
For more information refer to the "Warranty registration" brochure supplied and our information
regarding warranty, maintenance and testing at
www.ewm-group.com
!
A periodic test according to IEC 60974-4 "Periodic inspection and test" has to be carried out. In addition
to the regulations on testing given here, the relevant local laws and regulations must also be observed.
6.4
Disposing of equipment
Proper disposal!
The machine contains valuable raw materials, which should be recycled, and electronic
components, which must be disposed of.
• Do not dispose of in household waste!
• Observe the local regulations regarding disposal!
6.4.1
Manufacturer's declaration to the end user
• According to European provisions (guideline 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and the Council
of Juli, 4th 2021), used electric and electronic equipment may no longer be placed in unsorted
municipal waste. It must be collected separately. The symbol depicting a waste container on wheels
indicates that the equipment must be collected separately.
This machine is to be placed for disposal or recycling in the waste separation systems provided for
this purpose.
• According to German law (law governing the distribution, taking back and environmentally correct
disposal of electric and electronic equipment (ElektroG) from 16.03.2005), used machines are to be
placed in a collection system separate from unsorted municipal waste. The public waste management
utilities (communities) have created collection points at which used equipment from private
households can be disposed of free of charge.
• Information about giving back used equipment or about collections can be obtained from the
respective municipal administration office.
• EWM participates in an approved waste disposal and recycling system and is registered in the Used
Electrical Equipment Register (EAR) under number WEEE DE 57686922.
• In addition to this, returns are also possible throughout Europe via EWM sales partners.
6.5
Meeting the requirements of RoHS
We, EWM AG in Mündersbach, Germany, hereby confirm that all products which we supply to you and
that are subject to the RoHS directive comply with RoHS requirements (also see applicable EC directives
on the Declaration of Conformity on your machine).
