9.4
Return procedure
To return a product to Siemens, see Returns to Siemens (
https://support.industry.siemens.com/
Contact your Siemens representative to clarify if a product is repairable, and how to return it.
They can also help with quick repair processing, a repair cost estimate, or a repair report/cause
of failure report.
NOTICE
Decontamination
The product may have to be decontaminated before it is returned. Your Siemens contact
person will let you know for which products this is required.
Note
Return of products with lithium batteries
Lithium batteries are dangerous goods according to the Regulation of Dangerous Goods, UN
3090 and UN 3091.
• Remove lithium batteries prior to shipment.
9.5
Disposal
Devices described in this manual should be recycled. They may not be dis‐
posed of in the municipal waste disposal services according to the Directive
2012/19/EC on waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE).
Devices can be returned to the supplier within the EC, or to a locally ap‐
proved disposal service for eco-friendly recycling. Observe the specific reg‐
ulations valid in your country.
Further information about devices containing batteries can be found at:
Information about battery / product return (WEEE) (
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/document/109479891/
Note
Special disposal required
The device includes components that require special disposal.
• Dispose of the device properly and environmentally through a local waste disposal
contractor.
Service and maintenance
9.5 Disposal
Smart Condition Monitoring with IIoT Sensors
Operating Instructions, 08/2021, A5E50573389-AA
65