11239449 Installation, operation and maintenance manual – Squirrel cage motor – W Line - Horizontal and vertical l 53
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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
12.1
PACKAGE
Electric motors are supplied in cardboard, polymer, wood
or metallic material packages. These materials are
recyclable or reusable and must be properly disposed
according to the current regulations of each country. All
the wood used in the packaging of WEG motors comes
from reforestation and receives anti-fungal treatment.
12.2
PRODUCT
Electric motors, under the constructive aspect, are
manufactured mainly with ferrous metals (steel, cast iron),
nonferrous metals (copper, aluminum) and plastic.
The electric motor, in general, is a product that has a long
useful life; however, when it must be disposed, WEG
recommends that the materials of the packaging and of
the product be properly separated and sent for recycling.
The non-recyclable materials must be properly disposed
according to the environmental regulations, i.e., in
industrial landfills, co-processed in cement kilns or
incinerated. The service providers for recycling, disposal in
industrial landfills, co-processing or incineration of waste
must be properly licensed by the environmental agency of
each state to carry out these activities.
12.3
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Grease and oil waste used to lubricate the bearings
should be disposed, according to the instructions of the
relevant environmental agencies, because its improper
disposal can cause impacts to the environment.
