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Disposal The drive contains raw materials that should be recycled to preserve energy and natural 
resources. The package materials are environmentally compatible and recyclable. All 
metal parts can be recycled. The plastic parts can either be recycled or burned under 
controlled circumstances, according to local regulations. Most recyclable parts are marked 
with recycling marks.
If recycling is not feasible, all parts excluding electrolytic capacitors and printed circuit 
boards can be landfilled. The DC capacitors contain electrolyte, which is classified as 
hazardous waste within the EU. They must be removed and handled according to local 
regulations.
For further information on environmental aspects and more detailed recycling instructions, 
please contact your local ABB distributor.
Applicable standards
The drive complies with the following standards. The compliance with the European Low 
Voltage Directive is verified according to standards EN 50178 and EN 60204-1.
• EN 50178 (1997) Electronic equipment for use in power installations
• IEC 60204-1 (2005), 
modified
Safety of machinery. Electrical equipment of machines. Part 1: General requirements. 
Provisions for compliance: The final assembler of the machine is responsible for installing 
- an emergency-stop device 
- a supply disconnecting device
- the ACSM1-04 into a cabinet.
• EN 60529: 1991 
(IEC 60529) 
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
• IEC 60664-1 (2007), Edition 
2.0
Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems. Part 1: Principles, 
requirements and tests.
• IEC 61800-3 (2004) Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems. Part 3: EMC requirements and specific 
test methods.
• EN 61800-5-1 (2003) Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems.
Part 5-1: Safety requirements. Electrical, thermal and energy
Provisions for compliance: The final assembler of the machine is responsible for installing 
the ACSM1-04 in a cabinet that is protected to IP2X (IP3X for top surfaces for vertical 
access).
• EN 61800-5-2 Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems.
Part 5-2: Safety requirements. Functional
• UL 508C (2002), Third 
Edition
UL Standard for Safety, Power Conversion Equipment
• NEMA 250 (2003) Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum)
• CSA C22.2 No. 14-05 
(2005)
Industrial Control Equipment