13
DISPOSAL
13.1
Environmental considerations
This product may contain substances that may be harmful for the environment and health if not
disposed of properly.
Therefore, we provide you with the information below to avoid releasing such substances and to
improve the usage of natural resources.
Electrical and electronic equipment must not be mixed with regular municipal waste, but it should
be disposed of to the specifically designated collection locations.
Crossed rubbish bin symbol on shown the product and here indicates that proper disposal of used
product is required.
This allows to avoid improper disposal of the substances in the product or improper use of its
components, which might result in harmful consequences for health and safety. Besides, it
facilitates recycling of many materials present in the product.
Thus, the electrical and electronic equipment manufacturers arrange for appropriate systems for
collection of these devices for disposal.
At the end of life of your product, contact your distributor to obtain information on the product
collection method.
Moreover, when you purchase the product, your distributor will provide you with the information
concerning return of used equipment for disposal, free of charge, as long as the device is similar or
performing similar functions to the purchased product.
Disposal otherwise than as specified above shall be subject to administrative sanctions provided
for in the regulations applicable in the specific country.
We also recommend to use other, environmentally-friendly solutions: recycling of product internal
and external packaging.
With your help the natural resources used to manufacture the electrical and electronic equipment
as well as the usage of product disposal sites may be limited, and the quality of life improved by
avoiding the release of potentially harmful substances to the natural environment.