ABB IRB 14000 - Environmental Information; Hazardous Material; Oil and Grease

6.2 Environmental information
Hazardous material
The table specifies some of the materials in the product and their respective use
throughout the product.
Dispose components properly to prevent health or environmental hazards.
Example applicationMaterial
Serial measurement boardBatteries, NiCad or Lithium
Cables, motorsCopper
Gears, screws, washers, bracketsSteel
Brakes, motorsNeodymium
Cables, connectors, covers, etcPlastic/rubber
CoversFoam
Gears, cables, etcOil, grease
Base, body, arm, etcAluminium
Wrist casting, upper arm, back cover, tool flange, etcMagnesium
Magnalium
Oil and grease
Where possible, arrange for oil and grease to be recycled. Dispose of via an
authorized person/contractor in accordance with local regulations. Do not dispose
of oil and grease near lakes, ponds, ditches, down drains, or onto soil. Incineration
must be carried out under controlled conditions in accordance with local regulations.
Also note that:
• Spills can form a film on water surfaces causing damage to organisms.
Oxygen transfer could also be impaired.
• Spillage can penetrate the soil causing ground water contamination.
438 Product manual - IRB 14000
3HAC052983-001 Revision: D
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6 Decommissioning
6.2 Environmental information